Traffic & Travel News

Operation Brock will be implemented on the M20 motorway in Kent from 15 to 22 December to handle Christmas holiday traffic.The traffic management system will be deployed between junctions eight (Maidstone) and nine (Ashford), following a decision by the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF).The measure aims to manage lorries heading to cross the English Channel during the expected surge in holiday travel.Operation Brock operates by dedicating one side of […]

A £70,000 stash of stolen whisky has been recovered after police chased down a suspicious lorry on a motorway near Bradford.West Yorkshire's Roads Policing Unit discovered boxes of Johnny Cree whisky in the back of the vehicle following a brief pursuit on the M606.The incident unfolded during routine drink-drive patrols on Saturday morning, with officers noting they "weren't expecting the alcohol-related offence" whilst carrying out their duties as part of […]

London Gatwick Airport is significantly expanding its winter flight services, with 28 weekly flights now operating to four Lapland destinations.The airport's network has grown to serve 227 destinations through 55 airlines this winter season.Eleven new routes are launching ahead of the Christmas holidays, including fresh services to Norway, France, Egypt and the Dominican Republic.Families seeking magical Christmas experiences can now choose from multiple flights to Lapland's key destinations from Gatwick.The […]

Staycations are a great opportunity to explore everything the country has to offer. An expert has told GB News the best spots if you are looking for beaches, walks or an affordable getaway. Founder and CEO of RedAwning.com Tim Choate listed locations in England and Scotland as the best ones to visit. He described the spots as "some of the UK's most captivating yet underrated staycation destinations". The expert recommended […]

London commuters face a fresh blow to their wallets as Mayor Sadiq Khan announces a 4.6 per cent increase in fares from March 2.The rise will see daily charging caps increase by up to 70p, depending on which zones passengers travel through.The fare hike comes despite Khan's previous commitment to keep prices frozen "for as long as possible", made in July this year.The changes will affect all London Underground and […]

Britons travelling from Edinburgh Airport over Christmas and New Year's could face delays, as strike action is planned.Fuel suppliers to the airport are walking out due to no pay offer being settled between North Air and Unite, the "nation’s leading aviation trade union".The strikes are planned to start on the morning of December 18 and will last for 19 days until January 6.Jet2 said: "We are aware of the action […]

In the recent wave of backlash to Spain's new travel rules and protests, the Spanish Government have started investigating major holiday rental companies across Spain and the islands.The enquiry by the Ministry of Social Rights and Consumer Law focused on licensed holiday lets that could be operating illegally through management companies.The investigation follows a crackdown in Spain in June on unlicensed holiday lets advertising on platforms online including Airbnb.Less than […]

Motorists are being warned to prepare for unprecedented Christmas traffic this year, with Friday, December 20 set to be the busiest getaway day on record.The AA has forecast that 23.7 million drivers will take to Britain's roads on December 20, marking the highest number since the organisation began collecting data in 2010.The surge in traffic comes as part of what is expected to be the most congested festive period ever […]

Britons haved received a festive boost as the RMT cancelled its scheduled train strikes after receiving a revised offer from Avanti West Coast.Avanti West Coast travellers were set for Christmas chaos with strike action planned for December 22, 23 and 29.However, the RMT this morning confirmed train managers will now vote on Avanti West Coast's new offer.The trade union confirmed that the new offer contains enhanced Rest Day Working payments, […]