Millions of us believe our car’s state-of-the-art security will keep it safe from thieves. And then, along with thousands of others, that apparently impregnable – and expensive – motor is stolen, often from under the owner’s nose. For the first ti…
There are currently delays on both the railway and the roads around Newbury today (Monday).
The M4 remains shut in both directions[1] between junction 14 at Hungerford and junction 15 at Swindon, while crash investigation work continues.
There are cu…
On average, you’re a 40-year-old woman. You weigh 72.2kg and you’re 5ft 4in tall. Your salary is £33,402, of which you donate £27 to charity per year. You set your alarm for 7.10am, embark on a commute of 29 minutes, and you walk less than one mil…
Philip Small had never paid more than £1,000 a year to insure his electric car so was shocked this month to be quoted as much as £8,932.
The 55-year-old had never had an accident and had not changed the terms of his policy on his Tesla Model X, which …
A man has died on the railway line near Thatcham. The incident took place on Tuesday (August 29) at around 9am when the British Transport Police were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
Paramedics were also called to the line but the man was…
Berkshire-based Shoreline, which specialises in the transportation of boats in the UK and Europe, has joined Palletline, in a move aimed at diversifying its business. The haulier, which has its headquarters at Thatcham, has a large client base s…
Are you being put off the idea of an electric car because you’re worried its batteries will need to be replaced after a short amount of time at an astronomical cost?
Official records held by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency suggests this might n…
Newbury MP Laura Farris is entering discussions with ministers and Network Rail for a bridge at Thatcham level crossing.
She met with staff at the Colthrop rail crossing control box yesterday morning (Friday) to ask questions and better understand its …
Newbury MP Laura Farris has said that a bridge at Thatcham’s level crossing is the only realistic solution to the town’s traffic problems.
She endorsed the construction of a bridge over the railway line to solve delays that many motorists face when pas…
Make and model: Dacia Jogger Description: Seven-seat MPVPrice range: from £18,295
Dacia says: “The Dacia Jogger redefines the seven-seat family car with a blend of estate car practicality, MPV spaciousness and SUV styling.”
We say: Setting a new stand…
True, electric cars are built differently from ICE cars due to the absence of an engine. Instead, they are powered by an electric motor and battery. Despite this, though, the way in which an electric car reacts to a collision is similar to an ICE car….
LEUVEN, Belgium — Traditionally providing consumers with information on car safety, Euro NCAP announced that the safety organization will expand its scope even further to provide detailed safety information about the safety of heavy trucks via an innov…