New DVLA car tax rules come into force in April 2017, and you…
You could end up forking out a lot more money every year when new DVLA car tax rules come into force in three months’ time.

The proposals, announced by George Osborne two years ago, will see some car models costing hundreds of pounds more to tax each year.

The new laws will come into force in April, and only hydrogen and electric cars will be exempt.

Why the change?

The structure as it stands at the moment, introduced in 2001, is based on Carbon Dioxide bands.

The Band A threshold of…

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Author: TomasMalloy

Weather warning: fog likely to cause disruption to Somerset…
Fog is set to engulf Somerset as temperatures turn cold once more this evening (December 28).The Met Office has warned that visibility on Somerset’s roads could fall as low as 100 metres in places and driving conditions could be icy on untreated roads.The yellow warning it has issued will be in place from 5pm and is set to remain in force until the middle of Thursday, December 29.A spokesman said patches of fog will reform or thicken up quickly during the evening and overnight into Thursday…

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Author: Daniel Mumby

A3088 crash: Lysander Road disruption in Yeovil
Somerset motorists travelling in and around Yeovil face disruption this lunchtime (December 28) following a crash on Lysander Road.The crash occurred shortly before 11.30am on the A3088 Lysander Road near the industrial estate and the junction with Forest Hill.There are currently no reports of injuries or fatalities, and the number of vehicles and persons involved in the crash has yet to be confirmed.Officers from Avon and Somerset Constabulary are understood to be at the scene.MORE: Search for…

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Author: Daniel Mumby

M5 crash: slow traffic between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea
Somerset motorists travelling up the M5 this lunchtime (December 28) should take care following a crash.The crash occurred at around 12.30pm on the northbound carriageway beween Junction 23 (Bridgwater) and Junction 22 (Burnham-on-Sea).Avon and Somerset Constabulary has stated that the crash involved two vehicles but has been moved to the hard shoulder.A spokesman said: “We received a report of a two-vehicle collision but it has been moved off the carriageway and there is no serious risk to…

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Author: Daniel Mumby