Fix your carbon footprint first, Boris! As Government’s green spokesman says don’t rinse plates before using dishwasher, it emerges No10 Downing Street has a poor eco-rating Allegra Stratton advised public not to rinse dishes before using a dishwasher But the message has been somewhat diluted after it emerged that No10 itself has an especially poor carbon … Read more
New research has uncovered the UK’s illegal vehicle modification hotspots, based on the number of offences reported in the last year. It found that the most common illegal alteration to cars, motorcycles, vans and trucks were to the numberplates. Responding police forces said they had slapped 13,720 drivers with fines in 2020, which made up … Read more
The world has experienced five mass extinctions over the course of its history, and experts claim we are seeing another one happen right now. A 2017 research paper claimed a ‘biological annihilation’ of wildlife in recent decades has triggered the sixth mass extinction and says the planet is heading towards a ‘global crisis’. Scientists warn … Read more
The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) has moved to ban the availability of Covid-19-related personalised number plates over fears they could be deemed offensive. The government department has blocked the creation and sale of registrations with any coronavirus references, claiming they could cause offence, embarrassment and are in poor taste for those who have … Read more
‘Green’ number plates meant for electric vehicles ‘can be illegally bought by petrol and diesel owners for just £20 due to checks loophole’ Transport Secretary Grant Shapps launched green number plates late last year The plates, on sale for under £20, give drivers free access to clean air zones But the AA has found major … Read more
First look at new Union Jack number plates as EU flag vanishes from UK cars in the wake of Brexit European Union flags have been removed from new number plates Transport Secretary Grant Schapps tweeted an image of new design for cars Photocard driving licences also no longer display the EU flag, replaced by ‘UK’ … Read more
E-scooters should have registration plates to punish dangerous riders who ‘pull wheelies’, MP says Conservative MP Rob Butler argued e-scooters should have registration plates He said it would make it easier to identify and punish ‘irresponsible’ riders A pilot scheme of rental e-scooters is being rolled out in 20 locations around UK By Clare Mccarthy … Read more
Electric cars can display green number plates from next week: Government incentive to promote battery cars starts on 8 December Number plates with green flash on left side can be used on new and existing EVs They will help authorities identify zero-emissions cars from petrols and diesels Councils could then put in place incentives, such … Read more
Moped ram raid: Moment burglars use stolen scooter with L plates to smash their way into beauty salon A pair of burglars broke through the door on the stolen bike to snatch the till They stole thousands of pounds worth of stock from Cut Thru Studios in Kent Footage shows man ramming bike against the … Read more
A pub has banned Tory MPs for life while others have been sent angry teddy bear messages and empty plates for voting against the free school meal extension. The Globe in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, said Stephen Crabb and Simon Hart left them with ‘no option’ after they failed to back the Marcus Rashford scheme. Pictures also show … Read more