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St. Helens businessman Chris Middlehurst rebrands family car dealership established in 1957

St. Helens businessman Chris Middlehurst rebrands family car dealership

File photo dated 05/03/21 of a Tesla car using a Source London EV charging point, London. Purchases of pure electric used cars have reached record levels, new figures show. Some 53,423 of the cars changed hands between July and September, the Society of

File photo dated 05/03/21 of a Tesla car using a Source London EV charging point, London. Purchases of pure electric used cars have reached record levels, new figures show. Some 53,423 of the cars changed hands between July and September, the Society of

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St Helens amongst worst areas with access to electric vehicle chargers

Warning issued to motorists who ignore red X sign on motorway

Warning issued to motorists who ignore red X sign on motorway

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Motorists warned to expect letter through post if they ignore this on motorway

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

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

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

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

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

The DVLA clamp vehicles for not paying road tax

The DVLA clamp vehicles for not paying road tax

Number of vehicles clamped revealed as DVLA crackdown on unpaid road tax

St Helens has seen an increase in the number of vehicles clamped

St Helens has seen an increase in the number of vehicles clamped

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This is how many cars have been clamped by DVLA in St Helens this year

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging young drivers to read up on the most common reasons motorists fail their driving tests

DVSA reveals the top 10 reasons drivers fail their driving test

Trophies were handed out for the best bike

Trophies were handed out for the best bike

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'Smiles everywhere' as bikers ride into town for special 'Bike Fest'

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

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Warning to blue badge holders who face £1,000 fine if they do not act

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three points on your driving licence

How much is a speeding ticket in the UK and how many points will I get?

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

Drivers should expect some delays during the bank holiday weekend as half-term also starts for many schools.

RAC issues driver warning as delays expected over bank holiday weekend

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

DVLA £1,000 fine warning to all drivers over 70

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

How to claim compensation from the council for pothole damage to your car

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Drivers warned of £1,000 fines for wearing summer clothing

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

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DWP PIP & Universal Credit claimants eligible for free driving lessons

Data on petrol prices in St Helens has been revealed

Data on petrol prices in St Helens has been revealed

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Which are the cheapest petrol stations in St Helens?

The scale of the reported pothole on Litherland Crescent

The scale of the reported pothole on Litherland Crescent

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Motorcyclist 'thrown from vehicle' after driving over 'dangerous' pothole

Middle lane hoggers and tailgaters are being targeted by a new National Highways campaign

Middle lane hoggers and tailgaters are being targeted by a new National Highways campaign

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Middle-lane hoggers on motorways targeted by new National Highways campaign

There has been growing concern about parking around Saints stadium

There has been growing concern about parking around Saints stadium

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Council to 'find solution' after 'dangerous and disrespectful' match night parking

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

Pavement parking around Ashurst primary school last year

Pavement parking around Ashurst primary school last year

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Growing calls for councils to ban dangerous pavement parking

A strategy for EV charging in St Helens has been approved

A strategy for EV charging in St Helens has been approved

Local government

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Electric vehicle charging strategy approved for St Helens

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 ahead of change in March

Can you drive after eating boozy treats this Christmas? Here are the rules

Can you drive after eating boozy treats this Christmas? Here are the rules

Can you drive after eating boozy treats this Christmas? Here are the rules

According to the Highway Code drivers may use front or rear fog lights but must switch them off when visibility improves

According to the Highway Code drivers may use front or rear fog lights but must switch them off when visibility improves

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Drivers risk £50 fine for common winter mistake, expert warns

St Helens Linkway roundabout with Sherdley Road

St Helens Linkway roundabout with Sherdley Road

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St Helens' most dangerous junctions according to readers

Fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details

Fraudsters are imitating the DVLA to try and convince drivers to hand over their personal details

DVLA warning to drivers over car tax scam - what to look out for

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 test before 2014 urged to make crucial check or face £1,000 fine

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to report the scam.

Just Park confirmed that it was not affiliated with the site in any way and urged customers to report the scam.

The parking app scam tricking drivers into signing up for costly subscriptions

The grant is open to any eligible claimant who has a provisional licence and wants to learn to drive

The grant is open to any eligible claimant who has a provisional licence and wants to learn to drive

PIP, DLA and other benefit claimants could get 40 hours free driving lessons

Land Rovers made up most of the top 10 stolen car models

Land Rovers made up most of the top 10 stolen car models

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

The aftermath of the crash

The aftermath of the crash

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Police close M6 slip road after alleged drink driver crashes into barrier

An early morning collision has resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man

An early morning collision has resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man

61-year-old man dies in early morning motorway crash as two people 'flee on foot'

A van driver was pulled over by police on Rainford Road

A van driver was pulled over by police on Rainford Road

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Man arrested after 'meat cleaver' allegedly brandished in 'road rage incident'

Traffic has been reported on the M6 around St Helens

Traffic has been reported on the M6 around St Helens

Heavy traffic backed up on M6 near St Helens due to broken down lorry

Take advantage of Motorway's innovative Car Value Tracker

Take advantage of Motorway's innovative Car Value Tracker

Take advantage of Motorway's innovative Car Value Tracker

A Skoda Octavia is reported to have crashed into a parked Citreon C4 this morning (Tuesday, March 7)

A Skoda Octavia is reported to have crashed into a parked Citreon C4 this morning (Tuesday, March 7)

Driver sustains injuries after smashing into parked vehicle on quiet street

Figures for the number of parking fines have been revealed

Figures for the number of parking fines have been revealed

Local government

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Revealed - number of parking fines handed out by St Helens Council inside six months

The M62 eastbound is at a standstill between J10 and J11.

The M62 eastbound is at a standstill between J10 and J11.

M62 news: Long delays between J10 and J11 after crash

The BMW xDrive has been seized by police

The BMW xDrive has been seized by police

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Learner driver at risk of instant ban after being caught driving BMW

Imogen's Volkswagen Polo was significantly damaged by another vehicle last week

Imogen's Volkswagen Polo was significantly damaged by another vehicle last week

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'Hit and run' leaves woman in 'terrible situation' as car left badly damaged

A Vauxhall Astra was seized by police in St Helens

A Vauxhall Astra was seized by police in St Helens

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'Dangerous' vehicle seized by police in St Helens

An accident has caused traffic delays on the M62 close to St Helens

An accident has caused traffic delays on the M62 close to St Helens

Long delays reported on the motorway after accident close to St Helens

Emergency services called to collision at St Helens Linkway junction

Emergency services called to collision at St Helens Linkway junction

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Emergency services called to collision at St Helens Linkway junction

Community officers have conduct speed checks in various locations across St Helens

Community officers have conduct speed checks in various locations across St Helens

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Police issue warning of 'catastrophic consequences' from speeding drivers

Now offering electric car servicing and repairs in St Helens and across Merseyside

Now offering electric car servicing and repairs in St Helens and across Merseyside

Now offering electric car servicing and repairs in St Helens and across Merseyside

Suspected drugs found by police officers

Suspected drugs found by police officers

Driver 'found with suspected cocaine' after being stopped for broken headlight

IC Autos Vehicle Services And Repair

IC Autos Vehicle Services And Repair

IC Autos Vehicle are now qualified to service electric vehicles

A lorry and car collision was reported at Windle Island this morning (December 7)

A lorry and car collision was reported at Windle Island this morning (December 7)

Lorry and car collide at Windle Island on East Lancs

Merseyside Police officers seized an Audi car after finding suspected stolen goods inside

Merseyside Police officers seized an Audi car after finding suspected stolen goods inside

3 arrested over 'toothbrush thefts' after driving in bus lane

Ford Fiestas, Range Rovers and Volkswagen Golfs are among the most stolen cars in the UK for 2022

Ford Fiestas, Range Rovers and Volkswagen Golfs are among the most stolen cars in the UK for 2022

Top 10 stolen cars in UK for 2022 revealed - Is yours on the list?

Police cordoned off Peasley Cross Lane following a collision between a bus and a car

Police cordoned off Peasley Cross Lane following a collision between a bus and a car

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Busy road cordoned off as bus crashes with car

Police have seized 14 bikes and one van following reports of dangerous driving

Police have seized 14 bikes and one van following reports of dangerous driving

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'Stolen' bikes driven 'on the wrong side of the road' during 'funeral procession'