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France is an extremely popular destination among British holidaymakers, famed for its exciting cities, beautiful rural landscapes, delicious cuisine and world-class wine. GB News spoke exclusively to Janine Marsh, a London-born expat who relocated to Pas-de-Calais about how to get the most out of a holiday in France. Sharing her top travel tips, she gave her expert advice on public holidays, driving in France and entry requirements to be aware […]

Britons in Germany have been issued a fresh travel warning after the devastating incident in Magdeburg on Friday.At least five people have died, and more than 200 injured, as a result of a car ploughing into crowds at a Christmas market. The suspect has been identified and arrested.In the aftermath, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) stated: "On December 20, there was an attack at a Christmas market in […]

Britons planning a visit to Ireland over the festive period have been issued a fresh travel warning as a UK ferry terminal has been temporarily closed.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told holidaymakers: "The Port of Holyhead in Wales is currently closed due to damage inflicted by Storm Darragh."Ferry travel between Dublin and Holyhead is affected and you should check with your travel operator before starting your journey."The transport […]

Britons wanting to travel to Ireland have been notified of a major transport link being cancelled until after Christmas and New Year's. The Port of Holyhead in Wales will remain closed until at least January 15, 2025, after sustaining damage from Storm Darragh.The closure affects all ferry services between Dublin and Holyhead, disrupting one of Britain's busiest maritime routes.The port was originally scheduled to reopen on December 20, but damage […]

Over 100 flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport as strong winds of up to 75mph strike across the UK, causing disruption to Christmas travel plans.The cancellations come during what is expected to be Heathrow's busiest Christmas period ever.Several ferries have also been cancelled as millions of travellers attempt to reach family and friends for the festivities.Heathrow officials were keen to emphasise that the vast majority of flights are operating […]

Jet2 has issued a travel warning to customers as Storm Eowyn threatens to disrupt flights across the UK.The airline's operations team is actively monitoring weather forecasts for both Sunday 22 and Monday 23 of December 2024.The warning comes as the Met Office predicts continued stormy conditions across parts of Britain in the coming days.Whilst Jet2 plans to maintain schedules where possible, the airline has cautioned that deteriorating weather could lead […]

Drivers have been warned of major disruption on the M25 today following a serious collision between Junction 3 and Junction 4. Due to the collision, the clockwise carriageway has been closed between Swanley (M20) and Orpington, while emergency services attend the scene.National Highways has warned motorists to expect significant delays, with the closure likely to remain in place into the afternoon. The closure affects a key section of London's orbital […]

Britons travelling via Great Western Railway (GWR) over the Christmas period have been advised to be mindful of the amount of baggage they bring on board.With so many Britons travelling cross-country for long periods this December, trains are set to be more packed than usual with holidaymakers and their reams of baggage.Great Western Railway (GWR) has encouraged passengers to ditch their "super-sized luggage" for more travel-friendly options.A spokesperson told GB […]

There is a lot to consider and plan for when moving abroad, particularly the logistics of finding accomodation and sorting your right to live and work in another country. Something that people may not think to prepare for, however, is the "cultural adjustments" that are required when living in Spain. One woman who relocated to the sunny holiday destination explained the move came with some challenges.She said something that is […]