Five Car Tax Changes for UK Drivers in 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces five key car tax changes for 2026, affecting EVs, vans, HGVs, and company cars. Learn how the new measures will impact your motoring costs.
Category : Search result: dangerous vehicle
Banned driver jailed for 100mph wrong-way police chase
Saiful Islam led police on a dangerous 100mph pursuit in Birmingham, driving on the wrong carriageway. He has been jailed for 16 months. Read the full story.
Man charged over Wolverhampton hit-and-run
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
School Car Park Crash Causes Life-Changing Brain Injury
A teenage girl has been sentenced after a friend suffered a fractured skull and permanent brain damage falling from a car she drove. Read the full court report.
Dangerous driver jailed for killing pedestrian in Oldbury
Muazzam Luqman, 22, was sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting a woman at over 70mph in a 40mph zone. Read the full report.
Dangerous driver jailed for 70mph police chase
A disqualified driver who led police on a terrifying 70mph chase through residential streets and rammed a police car has been jailed. Read the full story and sentencing details.
Man arrested after Wolverhampton hit-and-run leaves woman in hospital
A 28-year-old man is in custody after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, remains in a stable condition in hospital. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two-year-old killed in A1 collision in Cambridgeshire
A two-year-old boy from London has died after a stationary car was struck on the A1 in Cambridgeshire. A 64-year-old man has been arrested. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two pedestrians killed in Bolton crash, teen arrested
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died after being hit by a VW Polo on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two women die in Bolton crash, 19-year-old arrested
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died at the scene of a crash on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
E-bikes face ban as council issues operators final warning
Islington Council issues a final warning to e-bike hire firms Lime and Forest over dangerous parking and noise. Could shared e-bikes be banned? Read the latest.
DVLA Sends £195 Charge Letters to Electric Car Owners
DVLA letters demand a new £195 road tax payment from electric vehicle owners. Find out who is affected and what future charges are planned for UK drivers.
Careless Rugby driver given nine points after dash-cam footage
A 52-year-old driver from Rugby was fined and given nine penalty points after a dangerous overtake was captured on dash-cam. Warwickshire Police urge the public to submit footage via Operation Snap.
Dangerous driver jailed after ramming police car in chase
Peter O'Neil, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a dangerous chase in Walsall where he rammed a police car four times. Read the full details of the shocking incident and police response.
New crime list names most dangerous Midlands towns and cities
A new crime severity list ranks Birmingham as the 6th most dangerous area in Britain for violent crime. See where your town ranks and get the latest crime news.
Driver with 87 penalty points stopped in Staffordshire
Police in Staffordshire stopped a disqualified Audi driver who had accumulated a staggering 87 penalty points on their licence. Read the shocking details of the incident.
Drunk driver jailed for fatal hit-and-run on pensioner
Makyle Taggart sentenced to over 13 years for killing 71-year-old Wynford Griffiths in Stechford while drunk and speeding. Victim's sister speaks of enduring trauma.
Father drove at 70mph to stop family dogs fighting
Daniel Langford, 34, overtook a police car while rushing to his ex-partner's home. He admitted dangerous driving and was given a community order and a driving ban. Read the full story.
Drunk driver jailed for killing man in Stechford BMW crash
Makyle Taggart was doing over 80mph in a 30mph zone while drunk and on his way to sell cocaine when he killed 71-year-old Wynford Griffiths. Read the full court report.
Driver charged after fatal Soho Road crash in Birmingham
A driver faces multiple charges after a collision on Soho Road, Handsworth, left a pedestrian dead and a woman seriously injured. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two jailed after police chase recovers gun and drugs
Two men sentenced after a dangerous police pursuit in West Bromwich ends with the recovery of a revolver, ammunition, and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the reckless chase.
2025 UK Crime List: Midlands Cities Ranked
New crime severity scores rank UK towns and cities. See where Birmingham, Nottingham, and other Midlands areas place on the national list of most dangerous places.
Two jailed after gun and drugs seized in Sandwell police chase
Two men are behind bars after a police pursuit in Sandwell ended with the recovery of a firearm and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the court sentencing.
Polestar EV Charger Saves Drivers £1,000 Annually
Polestar unveils a bi-directional EV charger that can cut energy costs by £1,000 a year. The tech turns your car into a home power source. Discover how this innovation works.
Man arrested after fatal Soho Road crash in Birmingham
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a collision on Soho Road, Birmingham, which killed a 54-year-old man. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Man charged after police chase at Birmingham City FC
A 23-year-old man faces driving charges after a police pursuit near St. Andrew's. The incident occurred during a match as part of a targeted vehicle crime operation.
DVSA warning over little-known 16th fault rule for learners
The DVSA has issued a crucial reminder to learner drivers about the '16th fault rule' that could see you fail your test. Learn the key facts about major and minor faults ahead of the Christmas test period.
£100 fine for dangerous hard shoulder manoeuvre
Motorists fined for reversing on hard shoulder to avoid A2 crash delays. Police warn of £100 penalty and points. Learn the law to stay safe.
DVLA's urgent tax warning to thousands of UK drivers
The DVLA has issued an urgent warning, telling motorists they 'must' tax their vehicle even if no payment is due. Avoid fines by acting now.
DVSA warning over dangerous vehicles found in MOT tests
The DVSA issues a stark warning to all drivers after MOT testers discover perilous defects, including seatbelts repaired with tape. It's every motorist's duty to ensure vehicle safety.
Page 1 of 4