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HGV driver says 'amateur' motorists are dangerous - this is what you're doing wrong
Motoring
From joining the motorway to leaving the motorway, layby etiquette to tailgating - car drivers are a hazard, says Steven Harris
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New one-stop-shop app for disabled EV drivers
Motoring
The free app has been designed to tackle all the major challenges
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Live M5 and M4 traffic as delays build ahead of bank holiday weekend
Motoring
There is congestion through the West Country ahead of the May bank holiday weekend.
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'Incredibly dangerous' M4 Audi driver hit 103mph on motorway with six passengers and no seatbelts
M4
Sasho Yankov, previously disqualified from driving, sped along the motorway with six passengers, none of who were wearing seatbelts, including a young child on a passenger's lap in the front seat
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DVSA gives 'important' reminder to drivers over little-known Highway Code rule
Motoring
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is reminding drivers of an "important" part of the Highway Code to keep in mind as the UK prepares for warmer weather
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Live: Traffic chaos as crash forces police to close A370
Motoring
A crash on the A370 to Weston-super-Mare has sparked serious traffic problems this evening (Friday, April 19)
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M4 traffic live as major crash closes motorway in both directions
M4
Diversion routes are in place. Traffic camera pictures show long queues of vehicles as a result of the closure.
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DVLA issues eight-day warning to drivers ahead of April rule change
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The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers ahead of a rule change that will come into effect in April. Motorists have been told to "plan accordingly" ahead of the change
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Third of drivers don't know CAZ rules with changes coming soon
Motoring
One in five drivers are not sure if their car is CAZ-compliant
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Live: M49 traffic held due to police incident
Traffic & Travel
National Highways has warned drivers of delays as diversions are implemented for the southbound traffic on the M49
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Honda CRV review: Piling on the practicality in a bigger, better version of the classic formula
Motoring
Motoring Editor Gareth Butterfield's family members are long-term CR-V fans - can the new version match up to the familiar favourites?
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Weston-super-Mare driver involved in fatal crash with biker
Weston-super-mare
There was a collision involving a driver in his 70s in a Vauxhall Grandland and a motorcyclist on a black Kawasaki bike.
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Range Rover Sport review 2024: Why I think this might be peak Range Rover
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield falls for the charms of the latest version of the Range Rover Sport
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Honda Civic Type R review: I go off in search of the perfect road trip - in the perfect car
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield heads off to stunning Snowdonia in search of the UK's best driving road
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More than half of UK drivers admit they haven't looked at the Highway Code since passing their test
Motoring
The 18-to-24-year-old age group was particularly guilty, with three quarters admitting to having not looked at it since passing
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Robot dog to survey M5 and major roads across the West Country
Motoring
The autonomous robot dog, named Spot, has been fully trained at National Highways' development centre in the Cotswolds.
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Eight number plate rules you need to know ahead of March change
Motoring
Drivers could face fines or see their car taken off the road
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MG4 EV X Power review: Straight-line silliness from one of the best EVs on the market
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in MG's bonkers hatchback - but is more power really such a good thing?
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Honda ZR-V review: A practical performer, but pretty pricey
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Honda's latest mid-sized SUV
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I test an electric car that doesn't have to be plugged in
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield has spent a week in Nissan's clever new Qashqai e-Power
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Vauxhall Mokka Electric review: A world apart from its uninspiring predecessor
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield tests the stylish new all-electric Vauxhall Mokka
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New petrol and diesel rules to save you 3p per litre
Motoring
You will be able to get an app allowing you to cut around £49 from the cost of filling up
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Drivers warned cold-weather mistake can invalidate your insurance
Motoring
The Association of British Insurers says you may not be covered
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New eye test could take 17million drivers off the roads
Motoring
The DVLA is currently working on the changes to how vision is tested
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Equestrian star Georgie Campbell dies after falling from horse at Westcountry event
British equestrian star Georgie Campbell has tragically died after a fall at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, British Eventing has announced
'I missed these five symptoms, and now my cancer can't be cured'
UK & World News
Robert is urging anyone who experiences the same signs he saw to talk to a doctor
'Thousands' of creatures wash up on Westcountry beach
Local News
They are thought to have been blown in by strong winds
LIVE: M5 lane reopens after crash
M5
It affected the M5 Southbound from junction 25 A358 (Taunton) to junction 26 A38 (Wellington)
25 arrested, 22 in hospital after broad-daylight street brawl
UK & World News
Police say 10 people suffered serious injuries
M5
LIVE: M5 lane reopens after crash
It affected the M5 Southbound from junction 25 A358 (Taunton) to junction 26 A38 (Wellington)
Cosy country pub in idyllic location is South West's best destination pub
Pubs
The Red Lion is has a beautiful beer garden, complete with a pizza bar, giving people the chance to soak up the sun with a cider in one hand and a pizza in the other. And the pub has also recently been nominated for this year’s Good Food Guide.
Bath Fashion Museum set to reopen in centre of city
Bath
Architects have been chosen to turn the old post office into the new 'state-of-the-art' museum - but it won't open until 2030
Can you answer the 15 questions that won a Somerset contestant £1m on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
TV
Do you think you could win Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Let's find out
Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Office for Somerset
Weather
A yellow weather warning is in place for much of the county today and lasts until 7pm this evening.
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Equestrian star Georgie Campbell dies after falling from horse at Westcountry event
British equestrian star Georgie Campbell has tragically died after a fall at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, British Eventing has announced
'I missed these five symptoms, and now my cancer can't be cured'
UK & World News
Robert is urging anyone who experiences the same signs he saw to talk to a doctor
'Thousands' of creatures wash up on Westcountry beach
Local News
They are thought to have been blown in by strong winds
LIVE: M5 lane reopens after crash
M5
It affected the M5 Southbound from junction 25 A358 (Taunton) to junction 26 A38 (Wellington)
25 arrested, 22 in hospital after broad-daylight street brawl
UK & World News
Police say 10 people suffered serious injuries
Formula 1
Lando Norris finishes fourth in processional Monaco Grand Prix
Hometown hero Charles Leclerc ended his Monaco curse while Somerset's Lando Norris finished fourth
LIVE: M5 lane reopens after crash
M5
It affected the M5 Southbound from junction 25 A358 (Taunton) to junction 26 A38 (Wellington)
Cosy country pub in idyllic location is South West's best destination pub
Pubs
The Red Lion is has a beautiful beer garden, complete with a pizza bar, giving people the chance to soak up the sun with a cider in one hand and a pizza in the other. And the pub has also recently been nominated for this year’s Good Food Guide.
Bath Fashion Museum set to reopen in centre of city
Bath
Architects have been chosen to turn the old post office into the new 'state-of-the-art' museum - but it won't open until 2030
Can you answer the 15 questions that won a Somerset contestant £1m on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
TV
Do you think you could win Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Let's find out