32 h. ago Your refund rights if you face Christmas travel chaos as UK strikes loom

The festive season is one of the busiest times for travel, and it's handy to know your rights when it comes to getting a refund and compensation for any delays or cancellations you may encounter

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2 d. ago Luton Airport strikes: Everything you need to know as Christmas travel chaos looms

Festive hold ups are coming if you are travelling through the airport in the coming weeks

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5 d. ago Voices: ‘The tackier the better’: Readers divided on when the Christmas tree should go up

Our community is united in one thing: whether you’re an early decorator, a tradition-keeper or a lover of chaotic tinsel, Christmas trees are ultimately about joy, memories and doing the season your own way

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6 d. ago Animal experts warns of warning sign your dog is stressed this Christmas

Dogs can feel overwhelmed by the chaos of Christmas Day, and it is important to recognise the signs

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6 d. ago Christmas travel chaos looms at London Luton Airport as DHL staff serving easyJet announce six

Around 200 DHL check-in and baggage workers will walk out over pay in the run-up to Christmas and across Boxing Day, threatening major disruption on some of the airport’s busiest travel days

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6 d. ago Christmas travel chaos set to hit major London airport as staff threaten to strike

Staff are set to strike at Luton airport this month, which could lead to travel chaos in the run up to the festive period. Christmas travel could be affected by the strike action.

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6 d. ago Two Santas furiously brawl in supermarket as horrified shoppers watch Christmas chaos

Two Santas got into a furious fight in a supermarket, with one pushing away security guards before both were eventually separated as horrified shoppers watched on

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7 d. ago Christmas shoppers warned of chaotic delivery deadlines as first cut

Christmas shoppers are being urged to check post and courier deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels landing this week and UK dates following fast.

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7 d. ago Inside historic UK town's Christmas market labelled 'dreadful' with heaving crowds, 'out of hand' food prices and £58 pens

Visitors have taken to social media to document what they call a 'dreadful' and 'chaotic' experience at the annual Christmas event, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

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8 d. ago NHS hospitals in chaos as flu patients in beds across England rises more than 50%

NHS hospital data has revealed that hospitals across England may be facing chaos over Christmas with the number of flu patients in hospital beds now 50% more than last year

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8 d. ago BREAKING London's Ritz Hotel chaos as man throws 'poo' under Christmas tree in lobby

BREAKING London's Ritz Hotel chaos as man throws 'poo' under Christmas tree in lobby  Daily Star

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8 d. ago London's Ritz Hotel chaos as man throws 'poo' under Christmas tree in lobby

Protestors caused chaos at the Ritz Hotel in London after they poured 'poo' in the lobby and under the Christmas tree as Metropolitan Police were called to the incident

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8 d. ago BREAKING: RMT announces major update over chaotic CrossCountry Christmas travel strikes

The RMT union had announced a series of strike days in December on CrossCountry services - but the train operator has now issued a major update

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9 d. ago Newport retail park fire as customers evacuated in as fire spreads to Home Bargains

Christmas chaos for shoppers and cinemagoers at the Leisure Park at Spytty Road in Newport after a huge blaze quickly spread to set fire to one of the stores sparking an evacuation

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9 d. ago Fury as BMA boss shrugs off Christmas patient chaos fears ahead of five

A JUNIOR doctors leader yesterday dismissed as “sentimental” concerns that the latest wave of strikes will trap patients in hospital for Christmas. British Medical Association resident doctors will walk out for five days from December 17 - potentially causing havoc for patients waiting to be discharged. But BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin dismissed appeals not...

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9 d. ago Busiest Christmas in history set to cause travel chaos for Brits

2025 saw the busiest summer ever for UK aviation - and the trend is likely to continue, with the Christmas period set to see huge amounts of travellers heading abroad.

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9 d. ago Prince William and Kate are 'abusing their power' as locals fume over Christmas tree chaos

Tensions between the family and their neighbours had already been rising due to heightened security measures in the area such as the installation of cameras

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1 week ago All the Greater Manchester motorways overnight closed this week, December 1

It's going to be another busy week with five arena shows and both football teams at home - plus the usual Christmas chaos

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1 week ago Expert shares seven tips for surviving the chaos of Christmas season if you're living with ADHD or autism

It's a stressful time of year for people living with autism and ADHD says Dr Selina Warlow a psychologist and founder of The Nook Clinic, but there are ways to get through it.

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1 week ago 'Britain's most hated mum' slams parents who take 'chaos' kids out for Christmas dinner

Carla Bellucci, mum-of-four, has called for a ban on children being allowed in restaurants - and has even suggested they should only stick to fast food chains like McDonald's

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