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At least 30 killed in devastating bridge collapse in Genoa

At least 30 killed in devastating bridge collapse

At least 30 people have been killed in Italy, after a major motorway bridge near the city of Genoa suddenly collapsed during a downpour.
Published 14 August 2018
Police arrest terror suspect in car crash outside the Houses of Parliament

Suspect arrested in Houses of Parliament car crash

A car crash outside of the Houses of Parliament is being treated as a terrorist incident, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
Published 14 August 2018

A third of drivers are lost without a sat-nav

Nearly a third of UK motorists are completely lost on the road without the aid of a sat-nav, a new survey by has suggested.
Published 14 August 2018
People sent flying as car smashes into stationary pick-up truck in Toronto

Video: People sent flying in Canadian SUV smash

Footage from a recovery vehicle captured the shocking moment two cars came together on a highway in south-eastern Canada, scattering people...
Published 13 August 2018

Met Police only solved 3% of scooter crimes

The Met Police weren't able to solve 97% of crimes by scooter riders — despite the force increasing its capacity to tackle these incidents.
Published 13 August 2018

One-of-a-kind classic Mercedes sports car stolen

An unique Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwing' has vanished without a trace, after being stolen from a hotel car park near the world-famous Nü
Published 13 August 2018

Police clamps down on stolen car parts scam

West Midlands Police has launched a new campaign to clamp down on "chop shops" who sell vehicle write-offs that have been patched up using stolen
Published 13 August 2018

Me and My Motor: James Booth

Tim Booth made his name with the rock band James, clocking up a handful of top 10 hits — including festival stalwart Sit Down. Preferring...
Published 12 August 2018

Two injured as steel pile crushes Mercedes

Two people in Thailand had a lucky escape after their Mercedes was crushed as a steel pile on a construction site fell onto their car.
Published 10 August 2018
Drink driving casualties at highest level since 2012

Drink-driving deaths at highest level since 2012

The number of people either killed in drink-driving crashes are at their highest level since 2012, the Department for Transport has estimated.
Published 10 August 2018
"Hypocritical" government ministers keep buying petrol cars

"Hypocritical" ministers keep buying petrol cars

The government wants drivers and car makers to switch to electric cars but its own ministers are failing to lead by example and buy hybrid or ele
Published 10 August 2018

Perfect 10 as Ford makes 10 millionth Mustang

The Mustang, America's most famous muscle car, has passed a milestone few at Ford could have predicted when it was launched in 1964, after the 10
Published 09 August 2018