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Man who 'stupidly' let stranger park in drive still stuck with car after seven months

Omar Badran allowed someone else to use his drive back in December 2021 because he doesn't own a car himself - but says the driver is now refusing to move it.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis issues warning to two million drivers who face £1,000 fine over simple error

The MoneySavingExpert has urged people to check the expiry date on their driving licence, or potentially face a hefty fine.

Daily Record

'I let a stranger park on my driveway last year - but their car's still there today'

Omar Badran says his generosity has backfired on him after he lent his driveway to a stranger - and has now been stuck with the vehicle as the owner is refusing to remove it

Daily Mirror

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Martin Lewis warns two million drivers at risk of £1,000 fine over simple error

The MoneySavingExpert financial advice website is warning motorists to make sure their driving licence is up to date, as letting yours lapse can lead to a hefty fine

Daily Mirror

Man stuck with someone else's car on his drive since last year

He has been told it is a 'legal grey area' and police, council and DVLA have been unable to help

Wales Online

A Greater Manchester borough became the centre of massive scam in which drivers just paid to make tickets go away

"These drivers have been carrying on without the fear of enforcement. That's changing now."

Manchester Evening News

Drivers hit with record 8.6 million parking tickets by private firms in a year

Motoring body demands government officials not to drag their heels over new guidelines for 'rip-off parking practices'

Wales Online

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Drivers handed record 8.6 million parking tickets by private firms in a year

The figure is an increase of more than 50% compared with four years earlier.

The Independent UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg defends axeing 91,000 civil servant jobs and pledges to bring more staff to North East

The minister was in Newcastle on Thursday and also spoke to ChronicleLive about the relocation of thousands of local HMRC jobs to Newcastle city centre

Chronicle Live

Drivers warned of common mistakes that could be increasing their car insurance prices

The cost of living is rising and with the likes of energy and shopping bills rising as well as the cost of petrol, motorists will want to save as much money as they can.

Edinburgh Live

Parking fines: DVLA breached law over sharing drivers’ details

Agency could face compensation claims after data watchdog rules it applied wrong part of the law

The Guardian - UK

100-year-old man identified as UK's oldest drink driver

"Getting behind the wheel while impaired by drink or drugs is never acceptable, no matter what age you are."

Wales Online

Scots driver, 81, driving wrong way down slip road stopped by police

Officers from Fife Road Police noticed the confused pensioner yesterday and a report has been sent to the DVLA.

Daily Record

Warning issued over DVLA scam that could completely empty your bank account

Scammers have been trying to trick motorists into believing that they are due money from government agency DVLA in a bid to bag their personal details for fraud

Edinburgh Live

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Chronicle Live

Bedlington carer's joy as long wait for driving licence is over

Mum of two first sent licence away in March 2021 after she was cleared fit to drive by her doctor and neurologist

Chronicle Live

Parking tickets: do you have to pay up if you get a fine?

We take a look at the different types of parking tickets and how you can appeal if you get one

Glasgow Live

DVLA issues warning to car owners amid scam targeting bank accounts

There is an ongoing scam that car owners should be aware of, with one text going around pretending to be from the DVLA claiming people are due a payment

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh drivers have cars seized in major police crackdown on untaxed vehicles

The Edinburgh community police teamed up with the DVLA to crack down on untaxed vehicles across Leith on Tuesday afternoon with a number being clamped or seized

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Daily Mirror

Police seize learner driver's car as she's 'supervised by 15-year-old daughter'

West Mercia Police posted an image of the car with L-plates and said the vehicle was seized and the driver also reported for the offence

Wales Online

DVLA staff paid more than £2m in bonuses despite huge delays in driving licence applications earlier in 2022

Records from the Department of Transport are said to confirm that £2m+ was given out to staff as 'non-consolidated bonuses' for the financial year 2021 to 2022

Daily Record

DVLA licence dispute means UK drivers banned in Spain under new rules

British expats who are affected may have to sit a driving test in Spain in order to obtain a new licence to be allowed on the roads.

Daily Record

DVLA releases millions of 72 number plates for drivers to personalise today

Close to eight million new registrations have been added to circulation.

Manchester Evening News

DVLA update on current processing times for driving licences and log books

The DVLA is still experiencing delays with paper applications

Liverpool Echo

Some Brits banned from driving in Spain in Brexit row over licence rules

The Foreign Office said it is pushing to reach a conclusion with the Spanish government

Daily Mirror

Brits banned from driving in Spain in row over post-Brexit DVLA licence rules

The new restrictions came into effect after the British and Spanish governments failed to reach an agreement on DVLA-issued licences by the April 30 deadline - although tourists are excluded from the ban

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