Traffic & Travel News

Imagine going through the rigmarole of airport security, searching for your gate and boarding the plane only to be grounded for hours on end as armed police thumb your documents. Five passengers on board an Amsterdam-bound British Airways flight in June were confronted with this nightmarish scenario after armed Metropolitan Police received intelligence that they had illegal substances on them. This turned out to be a false alarm: the passengers […]

A street cleaner who was denied a holiday by his employer which had been fundraised by his neighbours has won a 'competition' for a free trip to Portugal. Paul Spiers, 63, from Beckenham in south London, had been told by bosses at his employers Veolia that he couldn't have the locally-raised £3,195 due to rules around pay structures.Though Veolia had later agreed with Spiers to match the four-figure fundraiser and […]

Britons have shared their anger as Portugal confirms it will increase tourist tax in multiple areas across the country. All holidaymakers could be charged more than £20 in fees per person per week in some parts of the Mediterranean country. Tourist taxes are used towards the general upkeep of the area. Last week, the municipality of Oeiras, near Lisbon, rolled out a new tax. Anyone who stays overnight - in […]

Britons may choose to retire or work abroad to experience a new culture, better weather or a change of pace. If planning to take the plunge, an expert has shared "crucial" advice, including sorting legal documents, in the months leading up to the move. Managing director at 1st Move International said: “Before moving, it’s crucial to take several important steps to ensure that relocating overseas goes as smoothly as possible. […]

Nearly half of all drivers have almost had an accident while travelling abroad due to not knowing the local traffic laws, new research has found.Due to the high figures, experts are now warning motorists to familiarise themselves with the driving rules before setting off abroad.Shockingly, the data revealed that nearly one million drivers confessed to accidentally driving on the wrong side of the road.Nearly a fifth (19 per cent) of […]

Britons have been given new guidance on visiting Iceland, with the UK Goverment providing updated information on driving conditions and the monitoring of volcanic activity.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) gave an essential warning for holidaymakers who plan on driving.The FCDO said: "Driving in Iceland can be very different to the UK. Speed limits are low and the distances between towns are far greater."Some main routes can be gravel […]

Temperatures are soaring across the UK today with the Met Office warning they could hit 35C in some parts of the country. If you are looking to enjoy the warm British weather, experts have shared the top places to visit. They shared five coastal towns to add to your list that are all perfect for different types of holidays.Bournemouth and Poole in Dorset, Southampton in Hertfordshire, Brighton in East Sussex […]

Expat Janine Marsh has been speaking exclusively to GB News about all things France. Having purchased a property in Pas-de-Calais two decades ago and relocating permanently five years ago, she's somewhat of an expert and a self-confessed Francophile.She revealed the country's "best-kept secret", complete with food that's out of this world, plus the train trip you simply must take.She also told Britons all about the city you simply need to […]

An easyJet passenger was forced to take out a loan to by replacement plane tickets after making an error at the airport.Chanel Gaston was flying back from Egypt with her partner and two children when she was stopped from boarding the plane.The Briton was stunned when she was told she would be unable to get on the flight because her boarding pass had not been validated.Gaston has checked-in to the […]