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'Monster' bursts into home with kids inside as mum nipped to shop at 9pm
Daniel Hodgkinson, 37, has been jailed for two years after he broke into a home in Fegg Hayes, Stoke on Trent, in April and scared two children before fleeing in the family's car
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Drink driver killed mum after Christmas party while speeding
Solomon Amissah was caught on surveillance video entering a roundabout in the wrong direction before driving the wrong way along a dual carriageway and ploughing into another vehicle being driven by a mum-of-three
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Moment driver speeds wrong way down M25 in stolen van - killing two people
The driver received a record 18-year sentence after he was involved in a Hertfordshire crash that killed a 44-year-old mother on her way to celebrate her birthday abroad
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Moment banned driver reversed over two pensioners in pub car park
Nicholas Adams, 57, has been slapped with a prison sentence after he mowed down two elderly sisters at a pub car park in West Bromwich - he was banned from driving just days before
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Motorists warned 'polite' driving move could actually lead to a £1,000 fine
A new study from private plate supplier Regtransfers has revealed that the majority of British motorists may be unaware of the repercussions of a friendly gesture when on the road
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Horror video captures BMW moments before killing boy, 12, in hit and run
Keaton Slater, 12, tragically died at the scene of the collision on a busy road in Coventry - as investigators continue in their search for the driver a BMW involved
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Police issue plea for wanted man after boy, 12, killed by BMW in 'hit and run'
Dolars Aleksanders is wanted on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, after 12-year-old Keaton Slater was killed in a BMW 'hit and run' on Friday afternoon
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'Idiot' teen told 'get off your backside and get a job' after reckless crash
Ammaar Razwan was driving dangerously when he crashed into two stationary vans - pedestrians narrowly escaped being hit. The judge slammed him for his reckless actions
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Driver's winking selfie before she caused crash that killed motorcyclist
Amber Potter was taking selfies and sending messages on her phone when her Vauxhall Corsa hit a Lambretta being rode by David Sinar, 64, who died in the tragedy
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Mum who ran over elderly neighbour in horror crash avoids jail
Social worker Elizabeth Avorga shouted "Oh my God, I've killed my friend" seconds after 71-year-old Janet Emmett was crushed under her Chevolet SUV in Croydon, south London
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Elvis impersonator caught breaking speed limit avoids ban over threat to career
Spencer Dale - who works as an Elvis impersonator - already had nine penalty points when he was clocked at 79mph in a 70mph zone - but managed to avoid a driving ban
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Woman, 83, 'didn't brake' before mowing down 12 kids who 'screamed in pain'
The group of 12 children were cycling in single file along the Avenue de Coligny in La Rochelle, Western France when they were hit by an 83-year-old woman who smashed into them from the opposite direction
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Parents of teenage girl killed in crash explain her haunting final two words
Felicity Pacey, 17, was killed when she was thrown from a car driven by Jack Burkhill, 21, who drove at more than 100mph after drinking in a pub and "showing off" his skills behind the wheel
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Gangland machete victim who had leg hacked off led police on 140mph car chase
Former crime group member James Sheridan, 29, had his leg amputated following a horror attack that saw him targeted at home in May 2023
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Drivers risk £100 fine for wearing wrong shoes behind wheel in summer months
Motorists have been warned that they could be fined £100 for wearing the wrong shoes while driving, as the warm weather is upon us and many are switching to summer footwear
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Teen who killed girl, 7, on stolen motorbike locked up for 5 years
Little Katniss Seleznev was playing outside her home in Walsall with her twin brother and older sister when she was struck and killed by a stolen blue Suzuki motorbike in July last year
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Drivers have only just realised what small lever next to your legs actually does
Motorists were left in awe after discovering a little-known lever located next to their legs could actually adjust their steering wheel, and they've been using it wrong the entire time
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Drivers could be fined £2,500 for moving out of the way of an ambulance
Motorists have been warned they could face a £2,500 fine and driving disqualification for moving out of the way of an ambulance - as they risk breaking traffic laws
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Drivers warned to make urgent check on their car or risk £10,000 in fines
Drivers across the UK could be risking fines of up to £10,000 and 12 points on their licence by not checking their tyres regularly, according to a motoring expert
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Driver hits 150mph with toddler sat on passenger's knee before cop chase crash
A driver reached speeds of 150mph during a police chase in Greater Manchester before crashing into a lamppost. Inside the Audi A3 a three-year-old child was found who had been sitting on a passenger's knee
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Drivers making themselves invisible to speed cameras using 'ghost' trick
Drivers are using so-called "ghost plates" to avoid paying charges or speed without being detected by cameras - councils across the UK are looking to crackdown on bogus plates
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Shania Twain goes pantless in just black panties and fishnets
Country music icon Shania Twain post on her Instagram on May 10, a photo of her performing in a sexy fit that shows her legs in fishnets and parts of her midriff
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Cyclist's miracle escape as driver loses control of 4x4 hurtling towards him
The driver of a 4x4 was charged with driving without due care after losing control of their vehicle, swerving across the road and nearly colliding with a cyclist
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Drivers face £5,000 fine for breaking sunglasses rule as temperatures rocket
Motorists have been warned to check their sunglasses are legal before driving as the UK is set to bask in warm weather this week. Drivers could face a £5,000 fine for breaking the rule
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Drivers warned swapping over halfway through journey could result in £2,500 fine
Motorway experts have warned drivers of a little-known law that, if not followed properly, could leave them with a £2,500 fine, as well as six to eight points on their licence