11 h. ago Christmas rail travel chaos as CrossCountry train workers announce December strikes

RMT union members at CrossCountry will strike on December 6, 13, 20 and 27, threatening disruption to Christmas travel plans across the UK rail network for many passengers

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12 h. ago RMT announces CrossCountry strikes set to cause travel chaos at Christmas

The RMT has announced strike action over pay, staffing, and 'previously agreed commitments'

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34 h. ago Call The Midwife Christmas special hit by chaotic scenes as wild weather arrives

Stars of Call The Midwife struggled to cope while filming the show's Christmas special in Hong Kong. They had to wear lots of layers in balmy temperatures

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4 d. ago EU border checks at Dover DELAYED until 2026 over fears of Christmas travel nightmare

Despite plans to launch in early November, the new system won't be in place until after Chirstmas - which should help with major festive travel period.

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6 d. ago Adam Peaty's hidden family tragedy before wedding row tore family apart revealed

It's just over one month before Adam Peaty says 'I do' to Holly Ramsay at a grand Christmas Day wedding ceremony, but chaos has erupted this week over a family fall-out

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1 week ago STV faces chaos before Christmas as staff prepare to strike over 60 job cuts

STV could be thrown into chaos before Christmas as staff prepare to strike over proposals to cut 60 jobs. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has launched a strike ballot after STV bosses admitted the broadcaster lost £200,000 before tax in the first half of 2025 and is scrambling to save cash. Union chiefs say...

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2 w. ago M&S Christmas advert 2025: Christmas travel chaos sees canapés do battle with Ozempic

Enjoy your GLP-1 injections, suckers, all the more party snacks for me

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2 w. ago Five holiday parks offering magical Christmas breaks from just £39

A Christmas staycation could be a great way to escape the pre-Christmas chaos and catch-up with family without having a house full of guests - and these holiday parks are packed with family fun

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3 w. ago UK's biggest Christmas market will face travel chaos with 'widespread cancellations' and delays

With more than 200 stalls spread across nine locations, this city's annual Christmas markets transform the area into a festive wonderland.

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3 w. ago Tram chaos could hit Christmas Markets as 'exhausted' Metrolink drivers balloted over strike

Hundreds of Metrolink drivers are being asked for their views on possible industrial action due to concerns over their shift patterns and 'fatigue'

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4 w. ago East London faces travel chaos over Christmas period as bus drivers ballot for strikes

The move could cause disruption during the Christmas shopping period, with 13 routes affected

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