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One of Devon's most dangerous roads to close
Traffic & Travel
Major work is being carried out
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DVLA issues eight-day warning to drivers ahead of April rule change
Royal Mail
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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Drivers could be forced to 'ditch' cars which have touchscreens
Google
Nine out of 10 UK drivers prefer having physical buttons and switches than touchscreen controls in their cars, according to new research
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National Highways makes motorists plea over 'entirely preventable problem', saying it 'risks lives'
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It can often be seen as a minor issue, but it endangers lives and causes congestion and delays
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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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Department for Transport update on 9 new road laws and rules including speed limit changes and fines
Motoring
DFT planning extensive changes including fining people for having noisy exhausts, restricting bus lane fines and cracking down on councils taking too much cash for road infringements
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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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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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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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Drivers could receive 'thousands' in compensation amid Martin Lewis warning
Your Money
Motorists who purchased a car before 2021 may be entitled to thousands in compensation
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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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What the law says about leaving your car unattended to de-ice after Devon vehicles stolen
Weather
Police issued a warning after four cars were stolen in Devon in one way after they were left unattended to be de-iced
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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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People 'minds blown' after finding out what the little button on your seatbelt is for
Motoring
A TikTok user has shown viewers why the button is there and what it is used for
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Live as major crash and spillage close road in Newton Abbot
Traffic & Travel
The A381 Wolborough Street, in Newton Abbot, is closed following a crash involving several vehicles this evening
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Everyday items from alcohol to vinegar that will quickly defrost your windscreen
Motoring
As the cold weather is set to hit once more a motoring expert suggests some tips that will save the morning windscreen scraping sessions
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Kia EV6 GT review: Supercar speed for a performance car price
Motoring
Motoring editor Gareth Butterfield spends tests Kia's most powerful car to date - the 577bhp EV6 GT
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Honda HR-V review: A comfy crossover with plenty of panache
Motoring
Mirror Motoring's Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Honda's stylish small SUV
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Honda Civic eHEV review: Why don't all hybrid cars work as well as this?
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the new version of Honda's long-running Civic and finds there's much to like
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Recap: Devon traffic chaos as heavy rain and flooding force road closures
Traffic & Travel
Floodwater has forced the closure of a number of roads across Devon and drivers are having to seek diversions
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I try living with a brand new car I could drive away for just £166 per month
Motoring
Gareth Butterfield spends a week in the Dacia Sandero, one of the cheapest cars on sale in the UK, to see if it's cheap and cheerful, or cheap and nasty
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Nominate Devon's best driving instructor
Traffic & Travel
For some it takes just a few hours, for others it's months of lessons before passing their driving test
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Devon County Council
Tractor smashes into historic Devon bridge just weeks after costly repairs
The Grade II-listed bridge is thought to have been struck by a tractor and trailer at around 10.30pm last night, demolishing around three metres of parapet.
Murder arrest of Devon man after woman dies at luxury hotel
Crime
A 60-year-old man from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Retired Royal Navy captain dies in Devon car crash
Tiverton
A 'momentary lapse of concentration' led to the tragic death
Jeremy Clarkson comforts crying girlfriend after Diddly Squat farm tragedy
Jeremy Clarkson
The trailer for Clarkson's Farm season 3 has dropped on Amazon Prime.
Persimmon Homes leave Devon residents in new housing estate fuming
Bideford
Persimmon Homes is still yet to gain planning permission for the temporary sales cabin it erected in February
Crime
Murder arrest of Devon man after woman dies at luxury hotel
A 60-year-old man from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Hidden Exeter speakeasy-inspired underground cocktail bar reopens
Exeter
Exeter underground cocktail bar The Bootlegger is relaunching on Friday, April 19, with a new bar and bigger cocktail menu offering around 80 drinks to choose from
Tractor smashes into historic Devon bridge just weeks after costly repairs
Devon County Council
The Grade II-listed bridge is thought to have been struck by a tractor and trailer at around 10.30pm last night, demolishing around three metres of parapet.
Persimmon Homes leave Devon residents in new housing estate fuming
Bideford
Persimmon Homes is still yet to gain planning permission for the temporary sales cabin it erected in February
Disgraced police officer shared images of dead man on WhatsApp
Crime
Lewis Wood, 43, recorded and took photos of bodycam footage and statements to show off his police work to family and close friends - including sharing images of a dead man
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Devon County Council
Tractor smashes into historic Devon bridge just weeks after costly repairs
The Grade II-listed bridge is thought to have been struck by a tractor and trailer at around 10.30pm last night, demolishing around three metres of parapet.
Murder arrest of Devon man after woman dies at luxury hotel
Crime
A 60-year-old man from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Retired Royal Navy captain dies in Devon car crash
Tiverton
A 'momentary lapse of concentration' led to the tragic death
Jeremy Clarkson comforts crying girlfriend after Diddly Squat farm tragedy
Jeremy Clarkson
The trailer for Clarkson's Farm season 3 has dropped on Amazon Prime.
Four Devon chippies named among the UK's best
Food
Ratings from Google, TripAdvisor and Instagram have given the best rated fish and chip shops in the UK
Crime
Murder arrest of Devon man after woman dies at luxury hotel
A 60-year-old man from Devon has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Torquay United aim to finish turbulent season with a win
Torquay United FC
“Let’s get it right, we can celebrate being safe but we can’t celebrate the season,”
Hidden Exeter speakeasy-inspired underground cocktail bar reopens
Exeter
Exeter underground cocktail bar The Bootlegger is relaunching on Friday, April 19, with a new bar and bigger cocktail menu offering around 80 drinks to choose from
Holly Willoughby's favourite L'Oreal mascara is on sale for £8 at Amazon
Holly Willoughby
The L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara has been a firm favourite with beauty fans for years
Tractor smashes into historic Devon bridge just weeks after costly repairs
Devon County Council
The Grade II-listed bridge is thought to have been struck by a tractor and trailer at around 10.30pm last night, demolishing around three metres of parapet.