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Trentham Estate opens waterless car wash
Trentham Estate
It's open every day
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Police tell anyone with a caravan of little known rule which could see owners fined for parking
Motoring
The force said owners MUST do one thing - and experts added that there could be strict limits
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Most drivers don't know the rules around an MOT, report says
Motoring
Half of drivers don't fully understand what’s being checked
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Flag row escalates as locals paint St George's Cross on mini-roundabouts
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The Union Jack and St George's Cross had been put on display in the Weoley Castle and Northfield neighbourhoods of the city
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Alarms will not stop thieves from taking your car, mechanics say
Motoring
Fewer than five per cent of mechanics say alarms are an effective anti-theft device
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Parking tickets and traffic jams 'no longer worst thing about driving'
Motoring
There is also a new British conversation starter - beating the weather and sport
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Drivers say transparency a problem as cost of car repairs rises
Motoring
Drivers struggle with the rising cost of car repairs, but also with a lack of clear communication
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Third of drivers say they no longer enjoy driving
Motoring
Drivers miss journeys the way they used to be
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Buyers told 'shop around' as car colour could quietly add £4,500 to cost
Motoring
One manufacturer could even add £18,000 to the price of your vehicle based on paint choice
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Car heat wave warning for anyone who doesn't use air con in winter
Motoring
Experts say many drivers have no idea why their air con isn't working the way it should
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Scott Mills launches UK-first podcast
Motoring
The DJ is intervieiwing celebrities about everything from service stations to potholes
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Mechanic says one car part is 'worth its weight in gold'
Motoring
Most people don't know how and when it gets replaced
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Economist says drivers could save up to £8,350 with one switch
Motoring
Most people overestimate the true costs, according to recent research
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Spotify playlist designed to help you drive more safely
Motoring
While the specific songs will vary, tracks by some of the UK’s most iconic artists fall into the ‘safe category’.
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Psychologist claims car seat choice says a lot about you
Motoring
People tend to choose the same place to sit in a car
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Full cost of getting an electric car on the road revealed for first time
Motoring
For a first-time EV car driver there are a lot of hidden costs and extras
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'I'm driving instructor – I know drivers will be bad if they have certain habit'
Motoring
A driving instructor with seven years of experience has shared the tell-tale signs that someone is a good or bad driver after spending just a few minutes with them
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£1,000 fine warning for motorists going past Staffordshire speed camera vans
Crime
They are a common sight on the county's roads
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DVLA announces 'offensive and provocative' number plates banned from UK roads in 2025
Motoring
The DVLA has released its annual list of number plates banned from UK roads in 2025 due to their potential to offend, provoke, or distress, with drivers facing fines for not complying
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How to claim from the council for pothole damage as cases soar
Motoring
There is a step by step guide to making sure the council covers your costs for car damage
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Mechanic warns drivers with particular type of car face being left 'stranded'
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A mechanic has warned drivers who have a traditional battery in their car as they could be left at risk of being "stranded"
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Drivers handed new parking rule as payment window 'axed'
Motoring
The UK's Private Parking Scrutiny and Advice Panel will aim to help protect road users, motorists and drivers
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'Hidden' £249 cost millions of drivers face due to 'backlog'
Motoring
Motorists who are 17 and 18 and who are sitting driving tests have been warned over a huge backlog
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UK drivers face £1,000 fine for little-known road mistake
Motoring
Drivers may be left shocked to learn that they could be breaking the law by flashing their headlights at other motorists on the road
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CrimeBaby boy killed by 'panicked' dog after ‘fireworks set off’A police investigation is underway
Driver in £105k Audi hit 100mph before A500 slip-road smash left man dead
Courts
The Burslem man has now been jailed for more than 11 years after his driving led to the death of a dad-of-four
Elderly shopper banned from Aldi 'after comment to staff at checkout'
Aldi
The couple claim they did nothing wrong
Live updates as 'car crashes into wall' in Stoke-on-Trent street
Staffordshire Police
Police are at the scene
Big milestone in £17m leisure centre revamp as two pools near completion
Leek
It's on course to open early next year
M6Live M6 updates as motorway shut following 'serious collision'We will bring you all the latest as it happens
Signs of ADHD in children could be something completely different
Health
And it's easy to treat
Live updates as 'car crashes into wall' in Stoke-on-Trent street
Staffordshire Police
Police are at the scene
Elderly shopper banned from Aldi 'after comment to staff at checkout'
Aldi
The couple claim they did nothing wrong
Warning to all pregnant women after 'unsafe procedures' lead to baby deaths
NHS
There is a call for tighter regulation as anyone can offer the service
CrimeBaby boy killed by 'panicked' dog after ‘fireworks set off’A police investigation is underway
Driver in £105k Audi hit 100mph before A500 slip-road smash left man dead
Courts
The Burslem man has now been jailed for more than 11 years after his driving led to the death of a dad-of-four
Landlords quitting Stoke-on-Trent pub
Eating out in Stoke-on-Trent
They're leaving in November
Elderly shopper banned from Aldi 'after comment to staff at checkout'
Aldi
The couple claim they did nothing wrong
Live updates as 'car crashes into wall' in Stoke-on-Trent street
Staffordshire Police
Police are at the scene
M6Live M6 updates as motorway shut following 'serious collision'We will bring you all the latest as it happens
Signs of ADHD in children could be something completely different
Health
And it's easy to treat
Live updates as 'car crashes into wall' in Stoke-on-Trent street
Staffordshire Police
Police are at the scene
Elderly shopper banned from Aldi 'after comment to staff at checkout'
Aldi
The couple claim they did nothing wrong
Warning to all pregnant women after 'unsafe procedures' lead to baby deaths
NHS
There is a call for tighter regulation as anyone can offer the service