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Motorfinity has analysed the main reasons for failing so that those sitting their tests won't fall victim to the same mistakes.

10 most common driving faults revealed (and they're more basic than you think)

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

I tried the £1.40 spider hack to keep out creepy crawlies and this is what I found

Farndon Soapbox Derby, featuring photos from members of the Leader Camera Club.

GALLERY: Wheely good fun at Soapbox Derby

Celebrating success, a group of sixth form girls excited for their next chapter.

Sponsored Queen’s shine bright in A-levels and GCSEs

Aerial view of St Mary's Church, Northop Hall. Photo: BA Commercial

regional Praying for a new lease of life - village church goes up for sale

Sell the Motorway way

Sponsored Motorway’s Car Value Tracker keeps car owners in control of their finances

Award-winning Cottons Hotel and Spa in Knutsford provides the perfect base to explore the North West this summer.

Sponsored Start summer the right way with Cottons Hotel and Spa

Break your financial plan down into clear goals

Sponsored Investing for your child’s future

The White Horse team of staff and village people. Elite Bistros/ Gary Usher

How Elite Bistros reopened The White Horse in Churton

The White Horse team of staff and village people. Elite Bistros/ Gary Usher

How Elite Bistros reopened The White Horse in Churton

The BBC has opened up its archives with lots of fascinating footage from the past in Chester, Ellesmere Port and the wider Cheshire area available to view. Pictures: BBC Archive.

Fascinating look into old Cheshire news stories as BBC opens up its archives

Commoncranes, with vocalist Ani Connolly, centre.

Singer with Eurovision past excited at fresh start with new band Commoncranes ahead of Chester gig

Local criminals locked up in April 2022.

Jailed in April: Round-up of Cheshire criminals put behind bars

Ellesmere Port mum Laura Hinde with her two daughters.

How Ellesmere Port mum who feared being unable to see her children due to rare condition is now helping others

Taste Test: Mowgli Street Food.

TASTE TEST: We try new Great British Menu judge Nisha Katona's Mowgli Street Food at Cheshire Oaks

Two of the region's adorable new residents.

Welcome to the world your adorable new arrivals

Chester's new arrivals, including Chloe Ann Bath.

Oh baby! Meet the first of our adorable new arrivals

Looking back with photos from the Chester Standard photo archives.

A barrel of laughs for Chester's nostalgic summer of sport

Looking back with the Chester Standard photo archives.

Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane across Chester

Looking back with the Chester Standard photo archives.

The Cheshire Show, carnival capers and chess champs

Looking back with the Chester Standard photo archives.

Grosvenor Park Carnival, Chester FC star and more nostalgia

Library image of a carer.

Investigation finds home care workers in Cheshire West and Chester being paid less than real living wage

Looking back with the Chester Standard photo archives.

Bonny babies, gods and more from the pages of the past

Looking back with the Chester Standard photo archives.

Fresh faces at Waverton, hockey rivalry at Blacon and more

Making waves at the Lache School swimming gala.

Splash down into the past with Lache school swimming galas

Looking back with the Chester Standard photo archives.

Star Suzi Quatro rings in the trip to the past

Wildlife expert Sean McMenemy gives his advice on encouraging and enjoy wildlife at home.

Top tips on getting the most out of the wildlife in your garden

Looking back with the Chester Standard photo archives.

Racing legend James Hunt pops up in nostalgia gallery

Looking back with the Chester Standard photo archives.

Music, mums and puppets for our trip down memory lane

Looking back with the Chester Standard photo archives, plus a reader photo.

Chester bowlers, Blacon High teacher in the stocks, reader photo and more

Help your dog beat the heat with dog-friendly ice treats.

Help your pup beat the heat with homemade dog-friendly ice treats

Enjoy a luxury getaway with Forest Holidays lodge at Delamere Forest.

Escape with the family for a staycation in Delamere Forest

David McCaddon's latest book is set around his time in North Wales and Chester as an 18-year-old.

Murder mystery inspired by life in 1960s Chester and North Wales

Undated Handout Photo of a bridge at Chirk Bank. See PA Feature TRAVEL Canals. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/Ben Mitchell. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature TRAVEL Canals.

Why a scenic narrowboat break can also be a daredevil adventure

Enjoy days out for all the family, including your dog.

10 top rated dog-friendly attractions in Cheshire

Discover the history of Gwrych Castle hosting I’m a Celebrity....Get Me Out Of Here!

Discover the history of Gwrych Castle hosting I’m a Celebrity....Get Me Out Of Here!

Alliea Nazar of Llanfyllin.

Llanfyllin raised Alliea produces tragic ITV drama

These are the 25 top places across the UK to go for a 'safecation', including Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria (pictured). Picture: Pixabay

These are the 25 top places across the UK to go for a 'safecation'

MOT tests to return on August 1: Everything you need to know (Archive photo)

Everything you need to know about the return of MOT tests

Live: Coronavirus latest as Chancellor considers £500 vouchers for all UK adults

Wales health minister gives daily update, plus other coronavirus headlines

Royal Mail will rock you with new stamps to celebrate Queen

Royal Mail will rock you with new stamps to celebrate Queen

Summer solstice 2020: How to watch a live stream of the event at Stonehenge. Picture: Pixabay

Summer solstice 2020: How to watch a live stream of the event at Stonehenge

New plans reveal how £3.5bn 'UK Disneyland' theme park will look like. Picture: The London Resort Company

New plans reveal how £3.5bn 'UK Disneyland' theme park will look like

New Royal Mail stamps

New Royal Mail stamps celebrate Roman legacy in Britain

Strawberry Moon 2020: Here's when to see it in the skies above the UK. Picture: Pixabay

Here's what time you can see the Strawberry Moon in the skies above the UK

The Royal Mint has created three new dinosaur 50p coins. Picture: Royal Mint

Royal Mint launches three new dinosaur 50p coins - how to get one

How to make your own face mask - regardless of crafting skills. Picture: PA Wire

How to make your own face mask - regardless of crafting skills

HOLIDAY: Summer holidays abroad look increasingly unlikely to go ahead this year as the UK remains under lockdown and travel restrictions remain in place. Picture: Pixabay

Will travel restrictions be lifted in time for autumn and winter holidays? All you need to know

The best places to holiday in the British Isles

The best places to holiday in the British Isles

Women in protective face masks

Should we be wearing masks and do they work?

Portmeirion Piazza in the sun

Hope for post-covid tourism boost for Portmeirion with ITV show

Does this Powys TV star have what it takes to be a farmer?

Transgender flag among new emoji approved for 2020

Transgender flag among the new emojis approved for 2020

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