7 h. ago Storm Bram unleashes chaos on Britain: Nightmare journeys for commuters as overturned vehicles close roads and 90mph winds cancel flights and ferries...with more weather warnings in place tomorrow

Flights and ferries were cancelled today amidst the torrential downpours - with further disruption expected tomorrow.

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12 h. ago 'Severe delays' on M4 amid 'immediate risk' from lights on bridge

Drivers on the M4 have faced up to two-hour long delays on Tuesday

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21 h. ago M4 live updates as drivers face two hour delays after lane closures

There are miles of delays on the M4 on Tuesday morning

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43 h. ago M6 LIVE with severe traffic delays after crash shuts all lanes

Drivers are trapped in long delays

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43 h. ago M42 crash LIVE: Rush hour chaos with 60 minute delays after major UK motorway smash

Drivers are being warned to expect five-mile tailbacks and delays of up to an hour following the incident on the M42 which saw rush hour traffic come to a halt as emergency services rushed to the scene

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44 h. ago 'Magical' village packed with independent shops, pubs and 'spectacular' church

This charming village near the Peak District offers an impressive food scene, independent shops, and the stunning 14th century 'cathedral of the Peaks'

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44 h. ago Pretty village perfect for foodies just 30 miles from Manchester

This charming Peak District village near Buxton boasts seven pubs, an annual food festival, a stunning medieval church and scenic walks

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45 h. ago The ‘magical’ Peak District market that’s ‘one of the best in the UK’

Held in a historica hall, visitors claim this market has everything you might want from a festive market, making it 'the best in the UK'

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3 d. ago Holyhead Terminal 5 closed after ferry 'hits' port in severe weather conditions

Holyhead port's Terminal 5 has been closed as a precautionary measure after a ferry berthing incident during severe weather, almost exactly one year after Storm Darragh caused chaos there

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3 d. ago 'Hidden world' with waterfalls to 'stop you in your tracks' less than 30 miles from Manchester

The picturesque Peak District town has been attracting visitors for centuries with its famous mineral waters, scenic walks and natural beauty

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4 d. ago M60 traffic LIVE updates as lanes shut and queues build after vehicles stopped

Drivers are facing delays

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5 d. ago M66 crash LIVE traffic updates as queues build on motorway and major road

Drivers are facing delays

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6 d. ago M56 crash LIVE updates as drivers face long delays near Manchester Airport

Motorists are facing queues

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6 d. ago M56 drivers face long delays near Manchester Airport following crash

Motorists were facing queues

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6 d. ago Quaint village with unique history and eccentric homes less than 40 miles from Manchester

This village is a true gem in the Peak District with a wide variety of architecture and a rich history dating back to the 1830s

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6 d. ago M25 chaos as drivers braced for 90 minute delays with multiple lanes shut

A crash has closed two lanes on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions J17 and J16 this morning - nearby junctions are also affected by heavy congestion during rush hour

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6 d. ago M25 traffic LIVE: Serious crash causes severe delays after 'multi

A crash on a major motorway is causing huge delays for drivers - this is a breaking story

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7 d. ago Best UK Christmas market named and it’s only an hour away from Manchester

As December is here, you might be looking to find the best Christmas market around, and some claim the best one is just a one hour drive away from Manchester at Haddon Hall in the Peak District

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7 d. ago The Peak District walk boasting amazing views with fewer crowds than Mam Tor

This hidden gem walk near Ladybower Reservoir offers incredible 360-degree views

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7 d. ago Folktales review – taking on tyranny of social media as teens learn to live like hunter

In this documentary, high schoolers camp out in subzero temperatures, making their own fires and driving sledges in the wildThe Pasvik Folk high school in remote northern Norway teaches teenagers to grow as young adults and escape the pressures of toxic social media by challenging them to get back in touch with their “stone age brain” and live like hunter-gatherers in the snowy wild. This is the subject of a documentary from Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. Over winter months of almost continuous darkness, the teens cleanse themselves with tasks such as camping out in subzero weather, making their own fires and driving sledges with huskies.Prior to all this of course is presumably a solemn promise to do without their phones, tablets and laptops, although there are no scenes of the kids actually having to surrender these gadgets (this isn’t rehab, after all). They have to swim in icy water; and they make it look like fun. What doesn’t look like fun is the camping out and there is one te...

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