Dover Christmas travel hit by French border IT failure
Ferry passengers at Dover face hour-long delays due to French border IT issues during the record-breaking Christmas getaway. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
Ferry passengers at Dover face hour-long delays due to French border IT issues during the record-breaking Christmas getaway. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
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.
Ferry passengers face 60-minute queues at Port of Dover after French border IT glitch disrupts Christmas getaway. Nearly 30,000 cars expected. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op. Avoid locked doors!
Primark's £9 Christmas door bow is the last-minute decoration shoppers are loving. Available in red or pink, it's a quick way to add festive cheer to your home's exterior.
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.
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Iceland's festive dinner box for four returns at £25. Our review reveals its delicious highlights, stress-free cooking, and the one classic item it's missing. Find out if it's worth it.
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.
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New research reveals the most affordable European city breaks for the festive period. Discover the top 10 destinations for a last-minute escape between Christmas and New Year.
M&S's 2025 Christmas food-to-order menu is here, featuring festive Colin the Caterpillar & wagyu beef pie. Items are selling rapidly, with collection from 22-24 Dec. Order now.
Tesco is offering hundreds of imperfect Christmas trees for free on 6 December. Embrace festive imperfection and consider a donation to food banks. Get yours while stocks last!
The Post Office warns Friday 8 December will be its busiest day, as a survey shows a 33% surge in Britons planning to send gifts. Royal Mail hires 20,000 temps. Post early to avoid stress.
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A Hertfordshire mother reveals her 18-year strategy for preparing Christmas dinner weeks in advance, saving time and money. Discover her tips for a stress-free festive kitchen.
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Discover the best value Christmas tree deals at UK supermarkets for 2025. Compare prices at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons to find your perfect tree.
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.