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THESE tips will keep you on the road safely - even when there is snow and ice everywhere. The AA and RAC advise that your windows, lights, mirrors and even number plate are cleared before setting off.

Trending Clive Wain, Head of Police Liaison at Tracker has warned “few insurers will pay out” if drivers have not taken “reasonable care” to prevent their car from being stolen. He added: “Frost-jacking is when your vehicle is stolen in the minutes the car engine is on to defrost or warm up the car, and the car is left unattended. “It could be frost-jacked when you are getting ready for work, popping into a shop or dropping the kids into school, with or without keys or a car fob. �...

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Submitting... Esler has high hopes for his latest creation, ‘Headley’s Garden Adventure’, which tells the story of the tribulations of a hedgehog looking for somewhere to hibernate. “It’s a lovely, happy wee story for children,” he says. The show lasts 40 minutes with six songs and has characters including two cats, four worms, a crow, a rabbit and a tortoise. Esler explained the inspiration for it came from a visit to his daughter’s house some time ago. “She has two lovely cats...

Northern Ireland woman thrown off horse after car speeds by urges road users to be cautious Jessica landed on the road, fracturing her femur and needing surgery Updated The showjumpers horse Peppa was spooked during the incident, causing Jessica to fall on the road and need surgery A Co Down woman is urging drivers to be aware of horses and cyclists on country roads after a tragic incident. On Monday January 11, Banbridge woman Jessica McIntyre was out hacking with her dad in Dromore when a c...

Close to a third of van owners risking £5,000 fine for not securing dogs when driving Dogs need to be properly secured to avoid drivers facing fines Thousands of van drivers could be risking a £5,000 fine by driving without properly securing their dogs in their vehicle, a new survey has found. The study, commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, found that 41 per cent of van drivers who own dogs would rather take them to work than leave them at home or with a dogsitter. However, a third...

DRIVERS who blatantly ignore the Highway Code around town are behaving irresponsibly. Just these past two weeks, I’ve nearly been hit by a driver going up the wrong way of North Street, defeating the no entry signs. This morning I met another driver coming down Victoria Grove the wrong way against the one way! Also, why do drivers think it is acceptable to park on the double yellows in a live lane? If you are not a disabled blue badge driver be considerate for other road users as this...

Six new UK driving laws in 2021 every motorist should know. (Canva) Six new driving laws will come into effect in 2021 which will have an impact on motorists day-to-day life. The Department for Transport has confirmed 2021 is set to bring changes to some motoring laws and policies. Here are changes you can expected in the coming months. Tighter rules on mobile phones One of the most significant changes expected this year surrounds the use of a mobile phone while driving. Currently y...

Six new UK driving laws in 2021 every motorist should know. (Canva) Six new driving laws will come into effect in 2021 which will have an impact on motorists day-to-day life. The Department for Transport has confirmed 2021 is set to bring changes to some motoring laws and policies. Here are changes you can expected in the coming months. Tighter rules on mobile phones One of the most significant changes expected this year surrounds the use of a mobile phone while driving. Currently y...

Six new UK driving laws in 2021 every motorist should know. (Canva) Six new driving laws will come into effect in 2021 which will have an impact on motorists day-to-day life. The Department for Transport has confirmed 2021 is set to bring changes to some motoring laws and policies. Here are changes you can expected in the coming months. Tighter rules on mobile phones One of the most significant changes expected this year surrounds the use of a mobile phone while driving. Currently y...