55% of learners turning to parents to save money – but picking up unsafe driving behaviours
Learning to drive has never been more expensive, with the average learning cost around £2,472 (1). New data from Leasing Options shows just how much […]
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Warning: Brits could face £90, £50k or even “unlimited” fines this Bonfire Night for breaking fireworks rules
Monster-Mesh has teamed up with safety expert Bob Fulton to highlight common Bonfire Night mistakes and the rules households need to know before November 5th. […]
Think your house is HAUNTED? 7 ghostly signs that may have a real explanation
THOSE eerie footsteps, flickering lights and unexplained bangs may feel like proof your home is haunted, but the truth could be far more grounded in […]
UK’s darkest rush hours: Millions of motorists avoid driving in the dark
From Monday 26th October, the sun will set before 5pm, plunging millions of motorists into rush hour darkness. Recent research from motorcycle insurance brand Lexham […]
NI braced for rat plague after record-hot summer
Homeowners across Northern Ireland are being urged to take action to protect their properties from rats this autumn, as experts warn that a surge in […]
Expert shares 10 ways to winter proof your doors and windows before autumn
With Autumn now just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to check over your doors and windows before the colder, wetter weather sets in. […]
Appliance expert urges households to carry out these checks before / after a holiday
As Brits head out on their holidays, appliance experts have shared a simple checklist of steps homeowners should complete before they go to ensure they […]
Beyond the Heatwave: Over Half of Europe Faced Severe ‘Heat Stress’ This Summer
The summer of 2026 has officially broken grim new environmental records. According to data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, just over half of […]
Are Chinese EVs actually a risk? New data says otherwise
Chinese-owned car brands are surging on UK roads, with combined market share hitting 16.5%. But for drivers cross-shopping unfamiliar badges like BYD, Omoda, Jaecoo and […]
UK motorists warned as vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500% in 5 years
While total vehicle crime has reached a five-year low in many UK regions, thieves are increasingly targeting specific components such as steering wheels, vehicle badges, […]
Spider Season: Natural and Eco-friendly Hacks to Keep Spiders Out of Homes
As the nights are starting to get darker, and the days cooler, many UK households may be noticing that more eight-legged visitors are making their […]
6/10 Brits Feel Ready After a Crash – but Almost None Know the Law or Financial Impact
New research from Irwin Mitchell, surveying 2,001 UK drivers, reveals the full scale of Britain’s “recovery gap” – a nation confident at the roadside, but […]
91% of drivers say a police stop beats a fine in the post as speeding deterrent
Nine in ten drivers in Northern Ireland believe being pulled over by police for speeding is a better deterrent than receiving a fine in the […]