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Cancel your great Christmas getaway! 23.7 million drivers issued with warning to not hit roads until after 7pm as offices and schools shut - with London train stations filling up as commuters race to

Britain's drivers were urged not to travel on major routes until this evening to avoid the worst Christmas holiday traffic as this year's getaway chaos began in earnest. London Waterloo station is busy today as many passengers take trains home for Christmas Christmas getaway traffic was increasing in volume on the A282 Dartford crossing approach in Kent Travellers on the …

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Christmas getaway warning as 85mph winds to batter UK: Millions of Brits race home to their families on busiest travel day of festive period with roads and airports already jam-packed

Daily Mail

Britain's drivers were urged not to travel on major routes for six hours from 1pm today to avoid the worst Christmas holiday traffic as this year's getaway chaos began. Airports - Busiest day for departures on Sunday Meanwhile travel trade organisation Abta said an estimated four million people in the UK are preparing to spend the Christmas and New Year …

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4 days, 9 hours ago

When are the next train strikes? How Avanti West Coast action will affect passengers

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Train managers working for the West Coast main line operator will walk out on New Year’s Eve, Thursday 2 January …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We're over-reliant on overtime working for train crew Alex Hynes, Department for Transport Giving …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mother high on cocaine who was caught drug-driving twice in 48 hours - once with a four-year-old child sat in the back seat - is spared jail

Daily Mail

A single mother was caught drug-driving twice in 48 hours - after snorting cocaine before getting behind the wheel with a four-year-old child unrestrained in the back seat. Lela Snape, 28, tested almost eight times the legal limit for cocaine ingestion when she was pulled over by police driving her Renault Clio in September. Lela Snape, 28, was stopped by …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Britain is building the most expensive railway in the world. Many people now think it’s pointless

CNN

CNN — Building new railways is an expensive business. Only the equally troubled $128-billion California High Speed Rail project in the United States comes close to matching HS2’s soaring costs, with some estimates suggesting that it could top out at $200 million per mile. “The project has become emblematic of Britain’s inability to complete big infrastructure projects.” Railway journalist, author …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Now Bentley backtracks on its EV promise: British luxury brand to delay going fully electric by five years to 2035

Daily Mail

Bentley is to delay going fully electric by five years to 2035 as it slams the brakes on its drive to an electrified future, it confirmed on Thursday. Bentley backs out of 2030 electric promise: The iconic British brand previously said it would ditch petrol engines at the end of the decade but has postponed its ambitions due to a …

Luxury Future Car British Brand Strategy Delay

2 months ago

‘Uncancelling’ HS2 is a good start – but can’t we go even further?

The Independent

As a “glass half-empty” man, news about grand projects, and especially in public transport, tends to provoke cold fear rather than optimism. Try as I might, I can’t help being suspicious about the leaked announcement that the government is going to reinstate the northern extension of HS2 – a scheme freighted with such high hopes, but less well favoured in …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Lord Crewe Arms hotel Blanchland, Northumberland review

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The Lord Crewe Arms is located in Blanchland, 20 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne The vibe …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Morrison or Messi, bizarre red cards and big names return – the EFL stories you might have missed

New York Times

A footballing behemoth may be dominating our screens on Netflix, but there are two other footballing giants who have been making waves in the EFL this week. Peter Crouch, all 6ft 7in of him, popped up at League One side Burton Albion to promote Bovril — a beef-flavoured hot drink — as the club’s new hydration partner. In a week …

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1 year, 2 months ago

HS2 railway line: Key numbers

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A further revision in 2020 set the estimated cost …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Tory titans out to derail Sunak over HS2

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a hint that a delay was being considered, Mr …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Barry Bennell: The last letter from prison – and the questions he never answered

New York Times

The letter arrived in February. It was signed “Yours Incarcerated” by Richard Jones, which is the name Barry Bennell adopted many years ago to help him slip unnoticed into a new life, living in an unpretentious estate in Milton Keynes. Chris Unsworth, Micky Fallon and Steve Walters, victims of Bennell, outside Liverpool Crown Court in 2018 One of the first …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Former football manager Dario Gradi stripped of honour

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Crewe Alexandra manager Dario …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Britain's ghost car parks: How WFH boom has rendered car parks that cost millions to build 'white elephants' that lie empty or are left to the mercy of boy racers - as locals blast 'complete waste of

Daily Mail

A £1m car park opened earlier this month has been 'used by three cars' Furious residents across the country have blasted their local authorities for spending millions of pounds on new car parks destined to sit empty or be used by 'boy racers'. He uses the old pay and display car park, which has a direct path into the train …

Wales Cars Council Train Station Covid Waste

1 year, 7 months ago

Bamburgh Northumberland travel guide

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tourists can visit Bamburgh Castle’s rooms and grounds, and the beautiful, imposing building has been used as the location for …

Beach Grace Image Hotel Castle Lindisfarne Bamburgh Castle

1 year, 8 months ago

Best hotels in Cheshire 2023

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The best hotels in Cheshire are: Best hotel for shoppers: Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa Neighbourhood: Crewe open image in …

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1 year, 11 months ago

HS2 boss hails ‘immense progress’

The Independent

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2 years, 4 months ago

Heritage train company launches service in competition with Avanti West Coast

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A heritage train company is …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Militant RMT chief warns strikes may last until next YEAR - as Britain braces for Walkout Wednesday

Daily Mail

Militant RMT union chiefs reportedly rejected Network Rail's latest bumper offer despite initial plans to accept the deal, it was claimed yesterday, as Britain braces for another 24-hour walkout that will cripple the rail network. c2c: This Wednesday, the rail operator will run two trains per hour from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness via Laindon; two trains per hour from Fenchurch …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Inside Fern Hawkins wild hen do in Spain

Daily Mail

Fern Hawkins has been enjoying a wild hen do in Spain this week ahead of her 'fairytale' nuptials to England star Harry Maguire this summer. England star Harry Maguire's wife Fern Hawkins was serenaded by James Argent and danced the night away at Olivia's in Marbella on Thursday night during her wild hen do Harry new wife Fern had a …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Bentley to Roll Out One Electric Car Every Year for Five Years from 2025

News 18

Luxury carmaker Bentley unveiled plans on Tuesday to build a new electric model annually for five years from 2025 after its annual profit skyrocketed, as the British firm builds on parent Volkswagen’s push to broaden electric offerings. Crewe, England-based Bentley posted a profit of 389 million euros for 2021, compared with a profit of 20 million euros in the previous …

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2 years, 9 months ago

First-class rail for just a fraction more than standard

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Yet instead of paying £13.80 in standard, the first class premium is a very slim £2.20 – or 15 per …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Vote of confidence in Brexit Britain from Citigroup and Bentley

Daily Mail

Britain received a double boost as banking giant Citigroup and car maker Bentley outlined major investment plans as the country bounces back from Covid. Citigroup has launched a £100m overhaul of its 42-storey tower in Canary Wharf, despite predictions that foreign banks would leave in droves after the vote to leave the EU Ministers and business leaders said the schemes …

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Cancel your great Christmas getaway! 23.7 million drivers issued with warning to not hit roads until after 7pm as offices and schools shut - with London train stations filling up as commuters race to

Christmas getaway warning as 85mph winds to batter UK: Millions of Brits race home to their families on busiest travel day of festive period with roads and airports already jam-packed

When are the next train strikes? How Avanti West Coast action will affect passengers

Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel

Mother high on cocaine who was caught drug-driving twice in 48 hours - once with a four-year-old child sat in the back seat - is spared jail

Britain is building the most expensive railway in the world. Many people now think it’s pointless

Now Bentley backtracks on its EV promise: British luxury brand to delay going fully electric by five years to 2035

‘Uncancelling’ HS2 is a good start – but can’t we go even further?

The Lord Crewe Arms hotel Blanchland, Northumberland review

Morrison or Messi, bizarre red cards and big names return – the EFL stories you might have missed

HS2 railway line: Key numbers

Tory titans out to derail Sunak over HS2

Barry Bennell: The last letter from prison – and the questions he never answered

Former football manager Dario Gradi stripped of honour

Britain's ghost car parks: How WFH boom has rendered car parks that cost millions to build 'white elephants' that lie empty or are left to the mercy of boy racers - as locals blast 'complete waste of

Bamburgh Northumberland travel guide

Best hotels in Cheshire 2023

HS2 boss hails ‘immense progress’

Heritage train company launches service in competition with Avanti West Coast

Militant RMT chief warns strikes may last until next YEAR - as Britain braces for Walkout Wednesday

Inside Fern Hawkins wild hen do in Spain

Bentley to Roll Out One Electric Car Every Year for Five Years from 2025

First-class rail for just a fraction more than standard

Vote of confidence in Brexit Britain from Citigroup and Bentley