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'I was 11,000th in the queue': Learner drivers struggle with test backlog

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 00:11
Learner drivers have told the BBC of their desperation amid huge driving test backlogs.

Driving test backlog: 'It's easier to pass a test than book one'

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 00:11
Learner drivers have told the BBC of their desperation amid huge driving test backlogs.

Trying to book a driving test 'like buying a festival ticket', say learners

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 00:11
Learner drivers have told the BBC of their desperation amid huge driving test backlogs.

Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 00:07
The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.

Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 00:07
The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.

Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 00:04
There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say.

Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers

Sun, 04/27/2025 - 00:04
There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say.

Two women seriously hurt in attack as crossbow and firearm recovered

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 23:45
A man, 38, who suffered a "self-inflicted injury" is arrested and a crossbow and firearm recovered.

Driving instructor shortage 'adding to test delays'

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 22:00
Rising costs, test delays and a low pass rate are putting people off becoming driving instructors.

Three injured as 'man seen with weapons' - police

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 17:52
West Yorkshire Police say they have arrested a male suspect and cordons remain in place.

Navy tracks Russian warships through UK waters

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 15:30
Plymouth-based frigate HMS St Albans monitored the Admiral Golovoko as it entered the Channel.

Navy tracks Russian warships through UK waters

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 15:30
Plymouth-based frigate HMS St Albans monitored the Admiral Golovoko as it entered the Channel.

Wallace seeks 'space to heal' after saying claims against him 'not all true'

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 15:12
Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef last November in the wake of the claims against him.

Starmer and Zelensky vow to 'maintain momentum' on Ukraine peace deal

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 14:23
The leaders discussed the 'positive progress' made towards an end to the war in a meeting after the Pope's funeral.

'Huge honour' to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 14:16
Michelle O'Neill said the late Pope was a "man of humility".

Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 14:05
The actor, who was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish role, dies ages 88.

Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 14:05
The actor, who was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish role, dies ages 88.

William and Starmer join mourners at Pope's funeral

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 11:49
The Prince of Wales represents his father, the King and head of the Anglican church, at the funeral.

A simple wooden coffin amidst extraordinary opulence

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 11:32
BBC News NI's William Crawley reflects on the late pontiff's funeral.

BBC licence fee 'unenforceable', says culture secretary

Sat, 04/26/2025 - 10:41
Lisa Nandy tells the Telegraph "no options are off the table" when it comes to its review into the broadcaster's charter.