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Jilly Cooper and Harry Redknapp join calls to bring back racing tips scrapped on Radio 4’s Today programme

Jilly Cooper and Harry Redknapp join calls to bring back racing tips scrapped on Radio 4’s Today programme - Eighteen high-profile horse racing fans urge corporation to review decision to scrap tips from flagship morning Radio 4 show

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen - As the nation celebrates Independence Day on July 4, David O’Connor is locked in a battle with the state DMV, which says he cannot prove he is a US citizen

Gladiator 2 FIRST LOOK: Shirtless Paul Mescal showcases his rippling muscles in battle gear as he duels blood soaked Pedro Pascal in the much anticipated sequel - 24-years after the Oscar-winning original

Due for release later this year, the Irish actor, 28, takes on the role of Roman Empire Lucius Verus, the grown-up son of Lucilla, portrayed as a child in the Oscar-winning 2000 original.

Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars

Welcome to Frias. Despite its minuscule size, it retains a city status that was granted in 1435 by King Juan II of Castile.

A European City Has Renamed Itself After Taylor Swift

A city in Germany announced it's planning to change its name ahead of Taylor Swift's upcoming Eras Tour shows later this month - temporarily. According to a report from PEOPLE, the city of Gelsenkirchen will be will be renamed "Swiftkirchen" when Swift's tour stops there from July 17-19. ...

Mother warns after £4.99 baby mirror 'burnt holes in son's car seat'

Emma Gavin was distraught when she returned from dropping off her children at school to find smoke inside the car.

GMC Hummer EV SUV Is One Of The Best EVs. Too Bad It’s For Nobody: Doug DeMuro

It’s cool, it’s fast, it can go pretty much anywhere and it’s luxurious. The problem is the Hummer EV’s looks.

Haunting Photos Reveal The World's DEADLIEST Roads

Incredible images of the world's scariest driving and cycling routes, suitable for the most daring adventurers.

Kandy Muse and Chad Michaels Share Their ‘All Stars' Season 9 Predictions

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 9 isn't over just yet, but some RPDR veterans already have ideas about who might take home the crown. "Based on the show and what we're seeing so far, I think it's between Angeria and Gottmik," Kandy Muse exclusively told Us Weekly in an interview hosted by BetUS. "I […]

Amir Khan accidentally leaves daughter in back seat of £120k Range Rover during valet service

Amir Khan faced the wrath of his daughter - and the public - as he shared a clip of him forgetting the six-year-old child when sending his luxury Range Rover for a valet in Dubai

Problems with $19m transport technology upgrade forced redesign, rebuild

A project to upgrade the transport technology network essential to highway safety and responding to crashes hit such big problems it had to be redesigned, rebuilt and has been delivered 18 months late.

Production of new Nissan models sends Unipres profits higher as bosses eye Jaguar Land Rover work

The component maker said recent years' problems in sourcing semiconductors had now eased

The Top 50 RV Parks In America That Go The Extra Mile

With a wide range of RV parks from which to choose, we've compiled the ultimate guide to all the locations and amenities available at sites across the country that go the extra mile...

Dangerous driving causes serious collision between Mazda and Subaru on Australian highway

A video captured the moment of an accident, caused by dangerous driving in Queensland, Australia, where a Subaru Outback abruptly braked in front of a Mazda3 in the fast lane.

Cash in the attic! £200,000 for haul of broken crockery

Gill Stewart had been left the box of crockery by her grandfather but assumed they were largely worthless due to damage.

8 historic homes moved to a new plot brick-by-brick

From Henry Ford's English cottage to Alexander Hamilton's New York estate, these historic homes were relocated brick-by-brick, bringing new meaning to the phrase 'moving house'!

Racing: Harness set to launch out of the blocks with Friday focus

Racing code has new broadcast plan

Jim Ratcliffe's oil giant Ineos puts brakes on electric vehicle plans

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos has shelved plans to launch its first electric vehicles due to 'reluctant consumer uptake' and a lack of clarity on net zero policy.

‘I got two private car park tickets – here’s how I got out of paying them’

Internet forums are full of debate over how to get out of paying parking tickets from private car parks – and whether these tickets are enforceable at all. So when I got not one, but two, private parking tickets in the space of two months, I decided to put this to the test. I am happy to report that I wriggled out of both – and I’ll tell you how. O...

The new cars hitting the road in 2024

2024 will be a fascinating year for car buffs around the world, as a new fleet of vehicles hit the market. You’ll find reimagined versions of old favourites, brand-new models, and ultra-fast options—there’s truly something for everyone. Here are the cars we’re most psyched about for 2024.

Person dies after crash in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision.

How the latest Mercedes tweak played its part in Austria F1 win

Mercedes was one of the few teams to introduce a car update in Spielberg. Here's a look at some of the tech innovations from last weekend's Austria round

Ford Recalls Mustang Because 'Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally'

This is the 32nd recall issued by Ford since the beginning of the year.

Every driver in the UK has been given a four-word warning

Koenigsegg Just Broke Its Own 0-250-0 MPH Record

The Jesko Absolut was able to sprint all the way to 400 km/h and back to zero in just 27.83 seconds, beating the Regera's record.

Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut - now a full-time F1 driver, he'll look to emulate him by becoming a future world champion

Bearman (left) picked up six World Championship points - still more than six drivers on this grid - in his Ferrari back in March as cover, showing off the talent he possesses amid a stint in Formula Two.

Exclusive: MotoGP looking at Kazakhstan alternatives as Qatar contingency faces hurdles

MotoGP looking at second alternative to potentially cancelled Kazakhstan GP

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

Airport meet and greet parking company 'stole' customers' cars

EXCLUSIVE: Blue Circle parking was operating in Birmingham, Luton and Heathrow airports before closing down in April leaving customers stranded in the rain.

Eyewitness recalls the moment two horses were galloping down the road

Eyewitness Michel Campbell describes the scene as two horses bolted through central London in a panic: 'I saw two horses galloping down the road, faster than usual. One hit a black cab before scampering down Lucas Street. It took me by surprise.'

Road cone use ‘excessive’ and ‘unecessary’ says Mid Canterbury farmer

Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.

‘Game-Changer': Kia EV3 Gets Over 10,000 Reservations In 23 Days

People are talking an EV demand problem. What demand problem?

The United States just transferred a very interesting vehicle to Ukraine

Waikato road rage crash: Police following ‘strong lines of inquiry’ into Gordonton incident

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

29 creative ways to modernise your motorhome

Here's how to revamp your RV with clever ideas to make your tiny home on wheels a practical pleasure on the road

Lewis Hamilton Could Buy Gresini, and It’d Be the Perfect Investment

A legendary motorsport athlete buying a legendary motorsport team. That's something we can get behind.

Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash on West Coast, SH6 closed as Serious Crash Unit responds

“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”

The best-selling cars in the world

The data's taken a while to crunch, but let's take a look at the biggest-selling cars in the world in 2023

Watch the Ioniq 5 N Melt a Bunch of Ugly SUVs in a Drag Race

The Lamborghini Urus Essenza SCV12, Mansory Rolls-Royce, and Brabus Mercedes see nothing but Hyundai taillights.

Rosberg launches sustainable study of Silverstone

Nico Rosberg joins forces with Oxford University and the British Grand Prix to assess the race's environmental impact

Kia Brings Its New Truck with a Funky Wrap to a Car Show

The Tasman isn't due until 2025 but Kia is eager to show it publicly.

Warning issued to Aussie motorists - as change comes into force today

A major change is coming into force on Australian roads today. Here is what motorists need to know.

The Porsche 911 Channels Its Inner 1996 Ford Mustang With Fancy Paint

It’s finished in color-shifting “Chromaflair” Urban Bamboo paint.

Racing: Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman fancies two open-class gallopers

Cambridge trainer has solid Te Rapa prospect.

EV driver's bold act sparks outrage in Australia

Australians are not impressed with this electric vehicle driver.

Road rage driver who rammed car trying to overtake him is spared jail

A road rage driver has dodged jail after ramming a car on a dual carriageway in North Wales. Paul Woodward was before Caernarfon Crown Court charged with dangerous driving.

Grandfather visiting Australia killed in alleged hit-and-run

A manhunt continues the the driver of a purple coupe who hit the Nepalese national on Abell Road in Melonba near Blacktown in Sydney's west sometime after 11.15pm on Sunday.

Video: Chinese-made RPC Tiger armored vehicle becomes a joke during Bolivian coup attempt

The incident occurred when the steering linkage of the RPC Tiger armored vehicle, made in China, broke after the vehicle hit a curb, leaving the soldiers struggling to repair it. The result was comical scenes of them trying to fix the damaged wheel by kicking it. The video quickly went viral on Twitter.

John Deere Classic: Hayden Springer’s epic sub-60 round makes TPC Deere Run look easy

Rookie Hayden Springer made his debut at the John Deere Classic this week and blacked out at TPC Deere run to shoot a 59.

Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce sparks complaints as BBC issues statement

BBC's Antiques Roadshow, which is currently being re-aired, sees Fiona Bruce travel across the UK as members of the public have their items valued.