Motoring

Banning new drivers from having passengers of the same age as them in the car would reduce

New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car

Y Plas, Machynlleth

Y Plas, Machynlleth

Fees introduced and overnight parking banned at Powys car park

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired

DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

Cars gathered in Maengwyn car park, Machynlleth, for the 2024 MachRun.

Cars gathered in Maengwyn car park, Machynlleth, for the 2024 MachRun.

Convoy featuring hundreds of sportscars on Machynlleth roads raises over £8,000

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year

An overhead shot of the 2023 MachRun.

An overhead shot of the 2023 MachRun.

Hundreds of high performance cars to descend on Machynlleth for convoy

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

Drivers are being encouraged to stop as soon as the pump clicks to a halt for the first time.

The 'little-known' petrol trick you should really know (you could save £500)

Salop Leisure is holding a massive stock clearance event

Salop Leisure is holding a massive stock clearance event

Everything you need to know about Salop Leisure

The UK's roads are home to around 7,000 speed cameras – the fourth highest amount in the world

The UK's roads are home to around 7,000 speed cameras – the fourth highest amount in the world

New 'ultra speed camera' that doesn't flash can see inside driver's vehicles

A former Police Interceptor has shared 6 tips to help you protect your car from thieves

A former Police Interceptor has shared 6 tips to help you protect your car from thieves

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'I'm an ex-police officer': This is how you can stop thieves stealing your car

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Must speed cameras be visible? Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Driving instructors Tracey Evans, John Tomleys, Lauren Owen, Keith Blanchard and Paddy O'Kennedy. at newtown Driving Test Centre.

Driving instructors Tracey Evans, John Tomleys, Lauren Owen, Keith Blanchard and Paddy O'Kennedy. at newtown Driving Test Centre.

Newtown is the best place in Wales to pass your driving test, figures show

Filling up at a petrol station.

Filling up at a petrol station.

Some of the cheapest places to get fuel in Powys for the bank holiday

Car insurance can be expensive - these are the cheapest and most expensive cars to insure

Car insurance can be expensive - these are the cheapest and most expensive cars to insure

Top 10 cheapest and most expensive cars to insure in 2024

The crash happened near Bank Farm Caravan Park near Middletown.

The crash happened near Bank Farm Caravan Park near Middletown.

Petition calls for safety improvements to A458 in Middletown after fatal crash

Based on analysis from the ABI, the typical price paid in the first quarter of 2024 was £635

Based on analysis from the ABI, the typical price paid in the first quarter of 2024 was £635

Car insurance costs increase by more than £150, drivers warned

The areas with the worst drivers in Powys have been revelaed

The areas with the worst drivers in Powys have been revelaed

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DVLA reveals which part of Powys has the worst drivers

Runners setting off at the 2023 Welshpool 10k.

Runners setting off at the 2023 Welshpool 10k.

Where to park if you are taking part in the 2024 Welshpool 10k

Arthurs Motor Group's new Newtown showroom general sales manager Nick Crump.

Arthurs Motor Group's new Newtown showroom general sales manager Nick Crump.

Newtown car dealership appoints new general sales manager

Winners of the 2024 Get Jerky Rally North Wales celebrating on the podium.

Winners of the 2024 Get Jerky Rally North Wales celebrating on the podium.

Welshpool hosts hundreds of drivers for Rally North Wales as event returns

Car being recovered from the ditch on Forge Road, near Machynlleth.

Car being recovered from the ditch on Forge Road, near Machynlleth.

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Driver calls for action over Powys road after skidding on ice into ditch

Looking to save some money next time you fill up - here are the cheapest petrol stations around Powys.

Looking to save some money next time you fill up - here are the cheapest petrol stations around Powys.

Cheapest places for petrol in Powys amid 3p price rise in recent weeks

Incorrect details on your car insurance policy can make it invalid

Incorrect details on your car insurance policy can make it invalid

10 ways you could be invalidating your car insurance without realising

Drivers are being urged to check if they could be eligible for a car tax exemption, saving £240 a year

Drivers are being urged to check if they could be eligible for a car tax exemption, saving £240 a year

Drivers urged to check if they are eligible for £240 road tax exemption

Where are the cheapest petrol prices near me? Morrisons was found to have the lowest price for fuel, while Shell was the most expensive

Where are the cheapest petrol prices near me? Morrisons was found to have the lowest price for fuel, while Shell was the most expensive

The cheapest and most expensive petrol stations revealed

The RAC said pump prices should be reduced further as the average supermarket margin on fuel was 13p per litre last month, more than double what it was in 2021

The RAC said pump prices should be reduced further as the average supermarket margin on fuel was 13p per litre last month, more than double what it was in 2021

Drivers warned of supermarket petrol prices as fuel prices continue to fall

Monks Trod in Powys.

Monks Trod in Powys.

Local government

Letter: Council needs to live up to its commitment to protect our environment

People planning Christmas getaways may face continued disruption

People planning Christmas getaways may face continued disruption

RAC issues travel warning as Christmas chaos expected on road and rail

You you can be fined up to £130 for parking on the pavement in certain circumstances.

You you can be fined up to £130 for parking on the pavement in certain circumstances.

Is it illegal to park on the pavement in Wales and can you be fined?

Welsh Ambulance Service

Welsh Ambulance Service

Welsh Ambulance Service send strong message to drivers ahead of Christmas

Electric car charging points will be added to Llanfair Caereinion, Llanwrtyd Wells, Carno and Llanfyllin.

Electric car charging points will be added to Llanfair Caereinion, Llanwrtyd Wells, Carno and Llanfyllin.

New electric vehicle charger locations revealed for Powys towns and villages

Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces the weight of your car and therefore uses less fuel

Adding only half a tank of petrol at a time can save you money, as it reduces the weight of your car and therefore uses less fuel

How to save money on your petrol and the best ways to fill up revealed

You could end up causing damage to your car using certain methods

You could end up causing damage to your car using certain methods

The do's and don'ts of defrosting car windscreens - Experts reveal HUGE mistakes

The motoring experts at CarMoney have rounded up your very own checklist to make sure that you don't leave any of these things in your car overnight this winter.

The motoring experts at CarMoney have rounded up your very own checklist to make sure that you don't leave any of these things in your car overnight this winter.

8 things you should never leave in the car overnight this winter

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

More than 2.7 million drivers across England, Scotland and Wales currently have at least three points on their driving licences as a result of motoring offences.

Driving offences that could land you the most points on your licence revealed

Main image of a fixed speed camera / Inset image of a 20mph sign.

Main image of a fixed speed camera / Inset image of a 20mph sign.

What GoSafe says about fixed speed cameras ahead of 20mph enforcement in Wales

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

Millions sign up to MOT service as DVSA announce new changes

The RAC says the fuel duty cut by 5p has not necessarily been reflected in petrol prices

The RAC says the fuel duty cut by 5p has not necessarily been reflected in petrol prices

RAC pleads with supermarkets to cut petrol prices as drivers are 'losing out'

Motorfinity has analysed the main reasons for failing so that those sitting their tests won't fall victim to the same mistakes.

Motorfinity has analysed the main reasons for failing so that those sitting their tests won't fall victim to the same mistakes.

10 most common driving faults revealed (and they're more basic than you think)

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Drivers who passed their test before 2014 urged to make crucial check or risk fine

It is a legal requirement to have an MOT and it's against the law if you drive without one - resulting in hefty fines and points on your licence.

It is a legal requirement to have an MOT and it's against the law if you drive without one - resulting in hefty fines and points on your licence.

5 'unknown' ways that could cause your car to fail its MOT (and how to avoid)

Can you tell the difference between pelican crossings, zebra crossings, toucan crossings and puffin crossings?

Can you tell the difference between pelican crossings, zebra crossings, toucan crossings and puffin crossings?

9 in 10 drivers unable to identify different pedestrian crossings - can you?

Cars gathered in Machynlleth for the 2023 Mach Run.

Cars gathered in Machynlleth for the 2023 Mach Run.

Machynlleth motoring convoy raises over £8,000 for in record breaking year

Smokers could face fines for smoking behind the wheel, even though it is not illegal

Smokers could face fines for smoking behind the wheel, even though it is not illegal

Is it illegal to smoke and drive? This is what the law says

The average price of the fuel increased from 154.8p at the beginning of September to 163.1p by the end of the month, according to The RAC.

The average price of the fuel increased from 154.8p at the beginning of September to 163.1p by the end of the month, according to The RAC.

Drivers hit as petrol and diesel prices surge again, new figures show

One of the Cadbury's Cream Egg cars at the 2023 Mach Run.

One of the Cadbury's Cream Egg cars at the 2023 Mach Run.

Creme Egg car among the remarkable vehicles on show at run through Powys

Ravenol Uk Ltd's new premises in Welshpool.

Ravenol Uk Ltd's new premises in Welshpool.

Automotive company moves to new home in Welshpool amid surging demand

This is how to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads

This is how to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads

Pothole damage: Can I claim on my car insurance?

Experts are urging parents to ensure they are not left in the dark about school parking laws in order to avoid fines

Experts are urging parents to ensure they are not left in the dark about school parking laws in order to avoid fines

Parents risk hefty fines over school parking laws, expert warns

More than 18,000 bikes were stolen in the UK between June 2022 and May 2023

More than 18,000 bikes were stolen in the UK between June 2022 and May 2023

UK's top 10 stolen motorbike models in the last year revealed (Is yours on the list?)

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issue number plate fine warning after change this month

The queue for parking tickets in Machynlleth.

The queue for parking tickets in Machynlleth.

Local government

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Photo shows long queues for parking machines as Powys Council reacts

Electric vehicle charging points will soon be coming to Llanfyllin.

Electric vehicle charging points will soon be coming to Llanfyllin.

Welsh Government to fund electric vehicle chargers in Powys town

These are the top 10 driving test fails

These are the top 10 driving test fails

Insurance experts analyse DVSA data to reveal top 10 UK driving test mistakes