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Autumn is here but the Fun Doesn’t have to End
It’s been a pretty good summer, we’ve had some lovely weather and it’s been a great time to get out and about showing off our personalised number plates and having a fun time with the family, so what are you going to do now? Are you going to give in to the colder weather, and spend the next few months in front of the TV, only venturing out in the car for those journeys you really have to do such as getting to work and dropping the kids off at school? Don’t let autumn get you down When yo
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Personalised Number Plates don’t have to be Pricey
If you’ve always fancied a private plate but thought they’d be out of your price range, then we’ve got some good news for you. Of course you can spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a personalised number plate, and many rock stars and billionaire business people do, but you don’t have to be a loaded A-list celebrity to be able to afford a private plate. The secret of Northern Ireland number plates What many people living in the UK don’t realise, is that it’s totally legal to have a N
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Worrying Weather Conditions for Singapore Grand Prix
Since it was established in 2008, the Marina Bay Street Circuit used for the Singapore Grand Prix has come under criticism for being too difficult and somewhat dangerous. Drivers have commented that it’s twice as hard to drive as the iconic Monaco street circuit and it’s too bumpy with some high kerbs. Of course any street circuit comes with extra dangers. You can’t move walls and buildings to make the track safer. Worst weather for 3 years But that’s not all, this year the Grand Prix c
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Important Changes to Retention Certificate Renewals V778 and V750
The DVLA are bringing in new rules regarding retention documents and certificates of entitlement (V778 and V750) which could affect many people with private plates. The changes will be implemented on December 18th this year and the new rules state that out of date certificates will no longer be renewed. The current system for out of date certificates Currently, if a certificate is out of date, and it expired on or after 1 May 2011 it is possible to renew the certificate by paying £25 for
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It’s Time for Oktoberfest – the Biggest Beer Festival in the World
2019 sees the 186th Oktoberfest running from September 21st until October 4th in Munich. The festival is best known for the millions of litres of beer that are drunk throughout the festival, but there is much more going on besides, not least of which is a huge funfair. From traditional rides such as the swing carousel, to high adrenaline ultra-modern rollercoasters, Oktoberfest is always steeped in tradition yet embraces the modern world. A tour of the tents The beer, food and entertainme
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Liam Gallagher Releases new Solo Album
In 2017 Liam Gallagher released his first solo album, As You Were. The reviews were pretty good, I think everyone was surprised at just how accomplished this release actually was. It came into the charts at Number 1 and outsold the whole of the rest of the Top 10 combined. So we’ve all been waiting for another offering from Liam and now it’s here. Entitled Why Me? Why Not, it’s again distinctively Liam Gallagher, with some songs definitely having an Oasis feel to them which will no doubt please
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Japan Welcomes the 2019 Rugby World Cup
All eyes will be on Japan as the country host the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The event sees three times champions New Zealand defending their title against 19 other countries. The first match of the tournament sees Japan up against Russia at Tokyo Stadium on September 20th and the action continues for six weeks, a total of 48 matches, until the final on November 2nd at International Stadium Yokohama. This is the first time an Asian country has hosted the tournament, and the matches will be played
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World Class Golfing and More at the BMW PGA Championship
The BMW PGA Championship takes place at Wentworth Club this month and as always is sure to be one of the jewels in the European Tour crown. The Championship is a 2019 season Rolex Series event, so the competitors will have their eye on the not insubstantial prize of a cool $7 million. Head to Wentworth in Surrey and you’ll get to see some of the best golfers in the world in action. On Wednesday you may also see some other familiar faces as celebrities get involved for the annual Wednesday Pr
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What’s New at the Frankfurt Motor Show
There’s always something new and exciting announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show and 2019 has been no exception. The main theme of the show this year has been electric vehicles, with several new cars unveiled that are likely to be available within the next 6-12 months. Electric cars are the future, so it’s good to have an increased choice for those early adopters. Let’s take a look at the highlights from the show this year… Volkswagen ID.3 One of the biggest launches within the electric car
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Goodwood Comes Alive – it’s Goodwood Revival!
The iconic Goodwood Revival is back for another amazing event that has to be experienced to be believed. The on-track action There’s so much going on at this historic track this year, with icons of motor sport past and present and other well known celebrities all taking part. Over the Road Cross the bridge near the Revival High Street and head to Over the Road for a whole new world of fun entertainment. Open from 7.30am until 10pm across the entire Revival weekend, here you’ll dis
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Major Changes for Large Vehicle Drivers in London
From October 26th 2020 the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is being expanded to the M25 boundary with fees being charged to vehicles over five tonne that don’t meet the low emission criteria. This change will certainly have an impact on many London bus and coach drivers as the zone now includes many major attractions and Heathrow airport. The LEZ, ULEZ and congestion charge schemes have been implemented in an effort to lower pollution levels in the city. Each fee is payable separately so it c
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We’re Ready for Secure Customer Authentication – Are You?
From September 14th 2019, (however the FCA have extended this date to March 2021) there will be some changes in the law as to how your online payments will be processed. An extra level of security will be added when you make a transaction with extra security checks in place. While at first this may seem like an added headache, the process will be simple as long as you’re ready for it, more on how to do that later. Lowering the risks of fraud Financial fraud is a huge problem, so these new
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