Christmas Travel Chaos: UK Hit by Airport Delays & Gridlock
UK families face major Christmas travel disruption with 4-hour airport queues, ferry delays, and record road traffic. Get the latest advice and plan ahead.
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French IT issues cause hour-long Dover delays for Christmas getaway
Ferry passengers face hour-long queues at Dover as French border IT systems fail, disrupting the UK's busiest Christmas getaway. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
Christmas Getaway Peaks on 'Frantic Friday'
Millions face travel chaos on the UK's busiest Christmas getaway day. Read our guide to the worst-hit roads, rail lines, and airports, with expert advice to avoid the festive gridlock.
Christmas 2025 travel chaos: Delays and disruption
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to expected traffic jams, train cancellations, and airport congestion across the UK from 19 December. Check before you travel.
Christmas 2025 Travel Chaos: Key Dates & Disruption
Your essential guide to festive travel chaos. Discover the busiest days on roads and rails, airport peaks, and key closures to plan your UK Christmas getaway.
Christmas Traffic Warning: Record 24.4m Cars Expected
UK faces its busiest Christmas on record with 24.4 million car trips forecast for Friday. Plan ahead for severe congestion on roads and rail disruption.
Record Christmas traffic as 24m cars hit UK roads
The UK faces its busiest festive getaway with over 24 million cars expected. AA warns of severe congestion on key motorways like the M8 and M60. Plan ahead and check traffic updates.
Christmas 2025 Travel Chaos: Key Dates & Disruption
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to the busiest days for UK rail, road, air and ferry travel this Christmas. Avoid the worst of the record-breaking congestion.
Major Glasgow motorway crashes cause over hour-long delays
Multiple rush hour crashes on the M74 and M8 motorways have brought Glasgow to a standstill, with severe delays exceeding 73 minutes. Get the latest traffic updates here.
Record Christmas Traffic as 37.5m Leisure Trips Planned
Britain faces its busiest Christmas getaway on record, with 24.4 million cars expected on roads this Friday. Major motorway delays and rail disruption predicted. Plan ahead.
M25 crash causes hour-long delays, two lanes closed
A multi-vehicle collision on the M25 anticlockwise near Brentwood has closed two lanes, causing severe rush hour delays. Essex Police are on scene. Get live traffic updates.
Book a last-minute Christmas cruise for 2025
Discover six fantastic Christmas cruises still available for a last-minute 2025 festive escape. Sail from the UK or fly to warmer climates for a stress-free Yuletide celebration.
Chicago Has Worst Traffic in US, Study Finds
Chicago is now America's most congested city, with drivers losing 112 hours a year. The INRIX report reveals US cities dominate global traffic misery. Discover the full impact.
Chicago Named America's Worst Traffic City
Chicago drivers waste 112 hours annually in traffic, costing over $2,000 each. New York's congestion pricing shows promise as UK cities face similar gridlock challenges.
Tyne Bridge closed due to police incident, causing major delays
The Tyne Bridge was closed in both directions after a police incident, causing 40-minute delays and traffic chaos in Newcastle and Gateshead. Full details on the emergency response and ongoing disruption.
Tyne Bridge closed both ways due to police incident
The Tyne Bridge linking Newcastle and Gateshead is closed in both directions following a police incident, causing severe traffic disruption. Get the latest updates here.
Sydney M4 Tunnel Closure Causes Major Traffic Delays
Sydney's M4 tunnel has been closed, causing significant traffic disruption across the city. Get the latest updates on the closure and alternative routes.
Serious M1 Crash Near Milton Keynes Causes Major Delays
A serious two-vehicle crash on the M1 near Milton Keynes has closed multiple lanes, causing 30-minute delays. National Highways warns of disruption until 3:45am. Follow for live updates.
M4 closed after serious crash near Reading
Major disruption on M4 after serious collision near Reading. Emergency services on scene with 7-mile queues building. Avoid area if possible.
M25 chaos: Hour delays after crash near Reigate
Drivers face hour-long delays on the M25 anti-clockwise after a collision closed three lanes. Avoid the area between J8 and J7. Check for updates.
M25 crash causes 11-mile queues, 100-minute delays
Severe delays on the M25 clockwise after a collision near Great Warley closes lanes. Drivers face 11-mile queues and 100-minute delays. Check for updates.
M5 Crash Causes Major Delays, Drivers Stranded
A serious crash on the M5 southbound between junctions 26 and 27 has caused severe delays and traffic chaos. Drivers reported getting out of their cars. Read the latest updates.
Tenerife's 20C Christmas Market Offers Winter Sun
Discover the unique San Cristobal de La Laguna Christmas Market in Tenerife, running from 10th Dec to New Year's Eve. Enjoy 20C weather, artisan crafts, and local food. Plan your festive getaway now!
Verona's Fairytale Christmas Market: 2 Hours from UK
Discover Verona's enchanting Christmas market with over 200 stalls, festive treats, and horse-drawn carriages. A perfect Italian winter getaway just two hours from the UK.
M54 closed after multi-vehicle crash near Wolverhampton
The M54 is closed westbound after a serious multi-vehicle collision involving a lorry that crossed the central reservation. Follow for live traffic updates and diversion routes.
Bruges Christmas Market: A Fairytale 3 Hours from UK
Discover Bruges' magical Winter Glow Christmas market, a medieval wonderland with mulled wine, ice skating & light trails. Your perfect festive escape is just a short trip away.
M20 closed after multi-vehicle crash in Kent
A major M20 closure is causing severe delays after a multi-vehicle crash. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, are on the scene. Diversions are in place.
A19 closed after serious collision in Tyne and Wear
The A19 in Tyne and Wear is shut in both directions following a serious collision. Emergency services are on scene. Expect major travel disruption for several hours.
Tokyo crash: One dead, 10 injured as driver flees
A car ploughed into a crowd in Tokyo, leaving at least one person dead and 10 injured. The driver fled the scene. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking story.
M5 closed after vehicle leaves road in Gloucestershire
The M5 northbound is closed between J14 and J13 due to a serious collision. A police investigation is underway, and a diversion is in place. Check for updates.
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