Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem. The recall affects 133,869 Nissan Micras made between December 2002 and May 2006 and is part of a worldwide recall of 841,000 Micras. A Nissan Motor GB spokesman said: "Over time, the nut that holds on the steering wheel can become loose. Drivers could start notice some wobbling of the wheel and if this is ignored there is the possibility that it could come off."

Part of the beach, Promenade and Beach Lawns in Weston-super-Mare are closed until Tuesday as the town prepares to host world-class motocross racing for the first time. Round two of the Red Bull Pro Nationals will take place on a cushion-built track on the beach. An area from Royal Sands to the Tropicana is closed to the public, and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday the area from the Tropicana and Beach Lawns to adjacent Ellenborough Park will also be closed.

Three in five motorists think older drivers should be forced to retake the driving test when they reach 66, according to a survey. A majority of 17 to 24-year-olds would like to see a test retaken at the even younger age of 63, the survey by Auto Trader showed. The poll of 3,763 motorists also revealed that 73 per cent feel concerned when driving behind an older motorist, while 26 per cent feel unsafe when being driven by a driver over the age of 65. Also, 65 per cent think older drivers...