3 h. ago Christmas getaway families are held up in massive queues at Dover as IT meltdown strikes French border control

Hundreds of cars were stuck in gridlock traffic and many passengers missed their ferry.

Events

9 h. ago 'I stayed at a rural Scottish hotel and it was the perfect Christmas getaway'

Scotland Now's Alexander Smail recently headed to Thainstone House in Aberdeenshire.

Politics

14 h. ago The worst and best times to travel during the Christmas rush

The RAC has warned there could be long delays as over 30 million cars hit the road as part of the Christmas getaway

Politics

21 h. ago Voices: ‘The UK got what it wanted’: Readers on long waits at EU borders

Our community clashed over the new border delays. While some railed against EU incompetence, most insisted Britain is now simply living with the consequences of Brexit

Politics

22 h. ago The great Christmas getaway begins: Millions of festive travellers head home on 'Frantic Friday' with traffic gridlock, 'busiest ever' airports and warnings of rail chaos

The AA has predicted that this year will see the busiest Christmas getaway on record, continuing an upwards trend since the relaxing of coronavirus travel restrictions.

Events

23 h. ago Heavy rain forecast as millions hit the roads in Christmas getaway

The Met Office said heavy rain this weekend could make conditions worse in areas already at risk of flooding.

Events

24 h. ago Cheapest supermarket to fill up on petrol this Christmas is revealed

THIS Christmas season it has been revealed which supermarket petrol station sells petrol and diesel the cheapest. Analysis from RAC Fuel Watch found that one of the four major supermarkets sold petrol on average at 134.0p per litre. Drivers looking for the cheapest fuel for their Christmas getaway can expect ASDA to sell petrol and...

Politics

28 h. ago M8 congestion warning as festive traffic set to peak on M8 between Edinburgh and Glasgow

The AA, which produced the estimate, predicted this year will see the busiest Christmas getaway on record.

Events

35 h. ago Crawling home for Christmas! Britain's road network braces for 'busiest ever festive getaway' with 24 MILLION cars expected on the road

Those heading to see loved ones or pick up last-minute gifts face clogged motorways - with the AA warning this year will be the busiest festive season getaway on record.

Transport

5 d. ago Dire warning for motorists as Christmas 2025 expected to be busiest ever on UK roads

Friday predicted to be the busiest day on the roads - with 24.4 vehicles set to travel

Events

9 d. ago Tartan Army heading to World Cup could be forced to hand over social media history to US Border Control

THE Tartan Army could have to hand over five years worth of social media history before they enter the United States for our World Cup games. Under draconian plans by Donald Trump, travellers may have to provide the details along with email addresses, phone numbers and names and birthdays of close relatives. The proposal, posted...

Politics

1 week ago Best days to book cheap Christmas holidays as experts say there's still time

Travel experts say it's not too late to book a Christmas getaway and save money as you can cut costs by up to 24% on flights

Science

2 w. ago M1 Milton Keynes live as serious crash closes lanes and huge queues

CCTV footage captured what appeared to be a two-vehicle crash on the M1 near junction 13 as cameras show massive queues of traffic for drivers to deal with while work is ongoing

Events

2 w. ago RECAP: Traffic on M1 as serious crash closes lanes and huge queues at Milton Keynes

CCTV footage captured what appeared to be a two-vehicle crash on the M1 near junction 13 as cameras show massive queues of traffic for drivers to deal with while work is ongoing

Events

2 w. ago Hillsborough probe key findings as 12 police officers to walk away without punishment

A solicitor representing bereaved Hillsborough families said 'not a single officer' would be held to account after a report found 'more than a hundred findings of misconduct'

Events

2 w. ago 7 essential passport checks to carry out before you start booking holidays in 2026

Brits are being warned by travel insurance experts to check their passports for damage and certain pages or you could risk being turned away at border control

Politics

3 w. ago UK to block imports of pork from Spain due to outbreak of swine fever

Pork products are to be held at border control posts after Spain recorded cases of ASF in the Catalunya

Politics

3 w. ago Randal Kolo Muani: Thomas Frank identifies 'turning point' for Tottenham star after PSG brace

French striker has had a slow start to his Spurs career

Politics

3 w. ago Fairytale Christmas market in enchanting medieval city is just three hours from the UK

There is a catalogue of Christmas markets dotted across Europe for a festive getaway, with one transforming the city into a magical winter wonderland just a few hours away.

Events

3 w. ago Private Scottish island announces Christmas getaway for just £20

The unique staycation is perfect for those dreading the chaos of the festive season.

Economics