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Heathrow getaway chaos as 70 flights are cancelled and several more delayed due to 'severe' gales amid busiest Christmas travel season on record
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2 days ago

Heathrow getaway chaos as 70 flights are cancelled and several more delayed due to 'severe' gales amid busiest Christmas travel season on record

Daily Mail  

Hundreds of passengers are facing Christmas travel chaos as 70 flights from Heathrow Airport are cancelled and several more delayed amid weather warnings for strong wind. Hundreds of passengers are facing Christmas travel chaos as 90 flights from Heathrow Airport are cancelled and 200 more delayed amid weather warnings for strong wind A Heathrow spokesperson said 'a small number of …

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High street banking giant will close 101 branches for good in 2025 - check if yours is on the list
2 days ago

High street banking giant will close 101 branches for good in 2025 - check if yours is on the list

Daily Mail  

A major banking group has announced it will close another another 101 high street branches in 2025 in the latest blow to customers. Speaking to Birmingham Live about the closures, a Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: 'Mobile banking is more popular than ever, with over 19.5 million customers choosing our app to manage, maximise and understand more about their money. …

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Christmas getaway gets dangerous with drivers facing 80mph winds as 22.7million hit the roads while Met Office map shows deadliest areas
2 days, 5 hours ago

Christmas getaway gets dangerous with drivers facing 80mph winds as 22.7million hit the roads while Met Office map shows deadliest areas

Daily Mail  

Drivers have been warned to brace themselves for traffic mayhem as 22.7million motorists get away for Christmas as the UK is battered with 80mph winds. Queues on the A102 Blackwall Tunnel approach in Greenwich South East London as the Christmas getaway begins Passengers at London Euston station awaiting to leave London this morning Hundreds of passengers at London King's cross …

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The REAL reason Kate Middleton politely declined the Queen's unprecedented invitation to spend Christmas at Sandringham with the royal family
2 days, 6 hours ago

The REAL reason Kate Middleton politely declined the Queen's unprecedented invitation to spend Christmas at Sandringham with the royal family

Daily Mail  

Every year the Royal Family travels to Sandringham to celebrate Christmas, where they have a number of famous traditions - from the gift giving to the annual 'weigh in' after the feast. But in 2006, the late Queen made the unprecedented move of inviting an 'unregistered' girlfriend for the first time - Prince William's partner Kate Middleton. In 2006, the …

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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
2 days, 22 hours ago

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

Daily Mail  

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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Met Office gives Christmas weather update as map reveals which parts of Britain will be hotter than Rome over festive period
3 days, 1 hour ago

Met Office gives Christmas weather update as map reveals which parts of Britain will be hotter than Rome over festive period

Daily Mail  

Christmas Day and Boxing Day are set to be 'exceptionally mild' for the time of year with temperatures 10C above average in some areas, the Met Office revealed today. Met Office temperature maps forecast highs of between 10C and 12C at 3pm on Christmas Day across all of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This Met Office map shows the …

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Lorraine Kelly, 65, looks incredible in a blue swimsuit as she reveals she's working on a second novel
3 days, 3 hours ago

Lorraine Kelly, 65, looks incredible in a blue swimsuit as she reveals she's working on a second novel

Daily Mail  

Lorraine Kelly showed off her incredible figure in a throwback snap as she reflected on the success of her debut novel. Xxx' Lorraine Kelly showed off her incredible figure in a throwback snap as she reflected on the success of her debut novel in an Instagram post on Friday The mother-of-one shared a swimsuit-clad snap as she frolicked 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
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3 days, 7 hours ago

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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Stonehenge mystery is SOLVED after 5,000 years - as scientists finally crack why the mysterious monument was built
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Stonehenge mystery is SOLVED after 5,000 years - as scientists finally crack why the mysterious monument was built

Daily Mail  

Why the mighty Stonehenge was built around 5,000 years ago has long been one of the great mysteries. Wiltshire's famous stone circle is one of the world's most iconic historic sites and a British cultural icon - but its intended purpose has long divided academics The new research comes a day before the winter solstice - the shortest day of …

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Why was Stonehenge built? Scientists may have finally found an answer to 5,000-year-old mystery
3 days, 15 hours ago

Why was Stonehenge built? Scientists may have finally found an answer to 5,000-year-old mystery

India Today  

Scientists may have finally uncovered the mystery of the UK's iconic Stonehenge, which has fascinated people for hundreds of years. The latest study said that the Altar Stone, a key monolith in the center of the circle, was brought from northeastern Scotland which is around 435 miles away. "The fact that all of its stones originated from distant regions, making …

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Reform party organiser is sacked over family links to bomb terror plot
3 days, 22 hours ago

Reform party organiser is sacked over family links to bomb terror plot

Daily Mail  

A Reform party organiser in Scotland has been sacked over his family's supposed links to a loyalist terror plot. Craig Campbell was removed as the party's Scottish organiser after it was reported that his father William 'Big Bill' Campbell was an Ulster Volunteer Force commander who had been involved in the bombing of two Glaswegian pubs in 1979. Reform party …

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UK weather map shows where storm-force winds could cause travel chaos as Met Office issues fresh warnings ahead of Christmas
4 days, 4 hours ago

UK weather map shows where storm-force winds could cause travel chaos as Met Office issues fresh warnings ahead of Christmas

Daily Mail  

Storm-force winds are set to batter Britain causing travel mayhem ahead of the big Christmas getaway rush, with the Met Office issuing two yellow warnings. A yellow alert for wind has been issued for Saturday, covering all of Scotland and parts of north England and Northern Ireland However, the wind warning has been extended into Sunday, with almost all of …

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Alcohol-related deaths climb massive 42 per cent on five years ago: Experts put desperate call out to Wes Streeting to make 'life-saving' change
4 days, 13 hours ago

Alcohol-related deaths climb massive 42 per cent on five years ago: Experts put desperate call out to Wes Streeting to make 'life-saving' change

Daily Mail  

Medical experts have called on Wes Streeting to implement a 'life saving' scheme after alcohol-related death saw a 'catastrophic' rise of 42 per cent over the last five years. The AHA has called for urgent action from Wes Streeting to redress the 'alarming trend', whilst highlighting a 42 per cent rise in deaths 'solely' cause by alcohol since 2019. Medical …

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Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning: UK weather map reveals where strong gales will hit - and cause holiday travel chaos
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4 days, 14 hours ago

Met Office issues 'danger to life' warning: UK weather map reveals where strong gales will hit - and cause holiday travel chaos

Daily Mail  

Parts of the UK are bracing for gales of more than 80mph amid two fresh yellow weather warnings which are set to cause festive travel chaos, the Met Office reports. Two yellow warnings have been issued over parts of northern Scotland and Northern Ireland over the weekend, with 'a small chance' of winds over 85 mph in some areas on …

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Call for action after ‘devastating’ rise in drink deaths in England
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Call for action after ‘devastating’ rise in drink deaths in England

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The groups praised health officials in Scotland for the “life-saving” minimum unit pricing scheme but …

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Met Office reveals whether Christmas Day forecast will fulfil dreams of a white Christmas
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4 days, 19 hours ago

Met Office reveals whether Christmas Day forecast will fulfil dreams of a white Christmas

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. For the Met Office to declare a white Christmas, a single snowflake has to …

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Brad Pitt double who duped women by pretending to wear condom in stealthing attacks jailed for rape
4 days, 22 hours ago

Brad Pitt double who duped women by pretending to wear condom in stealthing attacks jailed for rape

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. One of the seven rape charges he was convicted …

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The best whisky gift sets that will arrive in time for Christmas
4 days, 23 hours ago

The best whisky gift sets that will arrive in time for Christmas

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Don’t panic – our pick of the best whisky gift sets makes the …

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Scotland's Strathclyde Business School to offer scholarships up to Rs 8 lakh
1 week ago

Scotland's Strathclyde Business School to offer scholarships up to Rs 8 lakh

India Today  

For all students who want to study management and business at a top institute, there is an opportunity to study at the University of Strathclyde Business School in Glasgow. The university is offering a scholarship to all international students so that this opportunity can be availed, attracting more students to pursue education in Scotland. The University of Strathclyde Business School …

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8 Stunning Destinations That Are Set To Skyrocket In Popularity In 2025
1 week, 1 day ago

8 Stunning Destinations That Are Set To Skyrocket In Popularity In 2025

Huff Post  

With the new year around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan the trips you’ve been eager to embark on. Here are the top destinations travel experts think are going to be on everyone’s radar next year ― and why you’ll want to book a trip yourself: Thailand Alexander Spatari via Getty Images “Book your trip to Thailand now,” …

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‘Magical’ communities and luscious greenery: Meet the residents of the UK’s happiest towns
1 week, 1 day ago

‘Magical’ communities and luscious greenery: Meet the residents of the UK’s happiest towns

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. open image in gallery Local headteacher Shona Norman described Woodbridge as ‘magical’ Ms Norman, …

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Thomas Tuchel to sound out ‘gentleman’ Gareth Southgate before World Cup qualifiers
1 week, 2 days ago

Thomas Tuchel to sound out ‘gentleman’ Gareth Southgate before World Cup qualifiers

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New England head coach Thomas Tuchel intends to …

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WPL 2025 auction complete guide: Where to watch, FAQs and top players on list
1 week, 2 days ago

WPL 2025 auction complete guide: Where to watch, FAQs and top players on list

India Today  

The WPL 2025 is all set to take place on Sunday, December 15 in Bengaluru. Full list of players in WPL 2025 auction Who are the retained players by each team? Delhi Capitals: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniya Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel …

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England handed friendly draw in 2026 World Cup qualifying as Thomas Tuchel era begins
1 week, 3 days ago

England handed friendly draw in 2026 World Cup qualifying as Thomas Tuchel era begins

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thomas Tuchel’s England have been drawn against Serbia, …

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