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DVLA £1,000 fine warning to all drivers over 70
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (270+ words) The DVLA has warned drivers turning 70 this year that they must act or risk not being allowed to get behind the wheel. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers on social media. Taking to…...
Long queues as busy petrol station issues 'no fuel' warning
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (256+ words) There have been large queues at a busy Wiltshire petrol station after signs warned it had run out of fuel. Signs have appeared outside the Tesco Extra petrol station, on County Way in Trowbridge, warning that the filling station is…...
Swindon drivers warned to cut ‘non-essential’ journeys as fuel prices start rising
3+ week, 5+ day ago (430+ words) Drivers are being urged to consider cutting out "non-essential journeys" because fuel prices are expected to rise as the cost of oil soars. AA president Edmund King, who issued the advice, also suggested motorists should change their driving style to…...
Council to switch hundreds of vehicles to biofuel
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (353+ words) Hundreds of council vehicles will soon be running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Swindon Borough Council will introduce HVO across its fleet starting next month, aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 per cent. The change will apply…...
Debate on how to stop speeding near Swindon schools
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (680+ words) Police catching more than 140 drivers speeding near a Swindon school got a lot of people talking. Police speed enforcement sessions on Queens Drive outside Holy Cross School last week registered the fastest vehicle at 51mph in a 30mph zone. Here's what you…...
See how often your car's engine oil should be changed according to motor expert
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (393+ words) Keeping on top of your car's engine oil is crucial'to ensuring an efficient, smooth, and safe driving experience." Most modern cars have oil-life monitoring systems that will let you know when it's time for an oil change. However,'a little…...
New EV training hub opens at New College Swindon
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (427+ words) New College Swindon has launched its Green Technology Hub to advance skills in electric vehicles. The facility has opened its doors to employers underlining the region's commitment to sustainable technology and workforce development. Special guest speaker, Heidi Alexander, Transport Secretary…...
New zebra pattern vehicles join Longleat's safari fleet
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (191+ words) Three new zebra-patterned vehicles are joining the safari fleet at Longleat. The Land Rover Defenders, now part of the safari park's iconic collection, are hybrid models and feature registration plates with animal abbreviations including hippo, lion, and zebra. James Dare,…...
More electric cars eligible for new Government grants
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (672+ words) Thirteen more electric car models are eligible for new Government grants. Drivers can save "1,500 with the purchase of certain Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall models, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. The discount will be automatically applied at the point of…...
How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (384+ words) Driving around the UK can be a treacherous task for motorists with potholes being a common sight'on roads across the country. The number of potholes on British roads has surged in recent years, seeing the number of callouts for stranded…...