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With modern cars steadily increasing in size[1], but the recommended dimensions for UK parking bays stuck in the 1970s[2], today’s drivers are finding themselves in an increasingly tight spot. New research[3] from temporary car insurance experts, Tempcover, examines some of the biggest cars on UK roads and compares their dimensions to the typical UK parking bay, revealing just how little room is left once you’ve pulled in. From tricky manoeuvres to door-dinging dilemmas, the findings highlight a growing mismatch between the cars we drive and the spaces we park them in. Which Cars Are Longer Than a Typical UK Parking Space? The typical…

A new study by outdoor experts The Hunting Terrain has revealed Milton Keynes as the UK local authority with the greenest space per resident. This study assessed green space accessibility across 40 major local authorities, considering population density and the provision of green space per capita. Milton Keynes leads with an impressive 59.7 square metres of green space per person, highlighting its commitment to providing ample outdoor areas for recreation and relaxation. Leading the Green Space Revolution Milton Keynes, with a population of 285,032, boasts the highest provision of green space among UK local authorities, offering 59.7 square metres per…