4 d. ago Snow set to cause school closures, power cuts and travel disruption

Storm Goretti brought 99mph winds while a rare red warning was issued by the Met Office for ‘dangerous, stormy’ winds in the South West.

Politics

8 d. ago Fears of ‘substantial’ branch closures and job losses as Santander takeover set to see TSB name VANISH from High Street

JOB cuts and branch closures could be ahead for TSB, as staff and customers brace for Santander’s £2.65billion takeover to clear regulators. The mega-merger is set to spark a year of upheaval that will likely see the historic TSB name vanish from our high streets forever. To add to the uncertainty, Santander UK's chief executive...

Politics

9 d. ago Live Greater Manchester snow and ice updates as police urge people to take care and weather warning in force

People are being advised to plan journeys in advance

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9 d. ago Live Greater Manchester snow and ice updates as police issue warning to motorists and school closed

People are being advised to plan journeys in advance

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9 d. ago Snow and ice warning raises fears of travel disruption as return to work begins

The Met Office has warned of longer journey times on roads and rail networks on Monday

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2 w. ago Coatbridge motorists advised to plan ahead with journeys as two roads set for closure next month

Carriageway patching works being carried out at two locations in the town.

Transport

2 w. ago Millions are forced onto roads with nearly 20million car journeys made today as Christmas rail shutdown continues on Boxing Day

Drivers are being warned to expect a surge in post-Christmas Day traffic as thousands of people will be hitting up the Boxing Day sales or visiting loved ones.

Events

3 w. ago Aldi confirms major change to famous middle aisle across ALL its UK stores next week

ALDI'S beloved middle aisle, home to bizarre finds and never-again-seen treasures, is facing a major change over the next couple of weeks. Coinciding with bank holidays and nationwide store closures, the twice a week Specialbuys schedule is set to be knocked out of whack. Specialbuys are new products which Aldi launches on its iconic middle...

Economics

3 w. ago UK drivers to face busiest day of traffic yet as experts warn of millions taking Christmas trips

The week is expected to see over eight million journeys on roads across the country as poor weather is likely to continue to cause disruption for drivers ahead of festivities

Events

3 w. ago Drivers warned of best and worst times to travel this Christmas

Millions of road journeys are planned over the festive period

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3 w. ago Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Anointing a new Santa; a child refugee’s tale; a dangerous journey across frozen wastes; a YA roadtrip romance and moreThe Great Christmas Tree Race by Naomi Jones, illustrated by James Jones, Ladybird, £7.99Star always goes on top of the Christmas tree – until new decoration Sparkle kicks off a race. Who will win: Lights, Bauble, Snowflake or Reindeer? A festive picture-book caper with a child-pleasing twist.The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery by Andy Shepherd, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, Templar, £12.99Tomas, Lolli and the dragons in Grandad’s garden all love Christmas, but when a baby snow dragon hatches, her icy flurries make present-delivering impossible. Children and dragons team up to find a solution in this charming, funny picture-book introduction to the bestselling 5+ series. Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago Bayern Munich hit with partial stadium closure after fireworks set off in stands

Bayern fans set off fireworks inside the Allianz Arena against Sporting CP in the Champions League

Events

4 w. ago Flood alerts still in place across Greater Manchester after rain warnings

People in the affected areas have been advised to 'be ready to follow a flood plan'

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