1+ hour, 1+ min ago   (458+ words) Drivers are being urged to make sure their number plates are road legal as the new “76” vehicle registration number hits UK roads. Motorists in England, Scotland and Wales will see the new number plates on the road when they are…...

22+ hour, 46+ min ago   (181+ words) Hundreds of classic cars and motorbikes descended on the grounds of Ushaw for a major motoring show over the Bank Holiday weekend. The second Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show of 2026 was held at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, near Durham,…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (356+ words) More than 100 vehicles will be showcased against the backdrop of Durham city centre as a popular motoring event returns to celebrate automotive history. The Durham Classic Car Show will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31, from 11am to 4pm. It will…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (159+ words) A motorist has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 and handed six penalty points after failing to identify the driver of a vehicle linked to an alleged road traffic offence in County Durham. The case against Tarisai Taruvinga, of Whittlesey,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (163+ words) A North Yorkshire motorist has been fined and given three penalty points after admitting a speeding offence committed on a County Durham road. Thomas Alderson, 54, of Palms Hall Bungalow, Lovesome Hill, Northallerton, was caught exceeding the 30 mph speed limit on…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (247+ words) A North Yorkshire stately hall is preparing to welcome motoring enthusiasts as one of the region's most popular motoring events returns. The Autumn Sports Cars in the Park event will take place at Newby Hall and Gardens, near Ripon, on…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (201+ words) A man was banned from driving for six months after admitting careless driving following a car crash in a County Durham pub car park. Simon Whitely, 34, of East Law, Consett, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on August 14. He pleaded guilty…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (158+ words) A County Durham driver has been fined and given penalty points after failing to identify the driver of a vehicle following a police request. Jason Humble, 25, of Graham Street, Stanhope, did not provide information after being asked by Durham Constabulary…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (485+ words) Drivers could be on the road with fake MOT certificates, leaving them in unsafe vehicles, experts have warned. The move aims to combat so-called “ghost MOTs,” where certificates are issued without a proper inspection taking place. Experts warn that drivers…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (546+ words) PCC Joy Allen explains in her own words why illegal number plates are rapidly becoming one of the most concerning threats on our roads and is urging PCCs across England and Wales to unite to back stronger legislation with tougher…...