Traffic & Travel News

Rome is preparing to welcome millions of visitors as the city gears up for the Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, running from December 24, 2024 to January 6, 2026.The Italian capital expects particularly high numbers during major events, with the Opening of the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve 2024 set to draw significant crowds.Local authorities are implementing special measures to manage the influx of […]

An easyJet flight from Morocco to Glasgow was forced to make an emergency landing in Portugal after a passenger's disruptive behaviour caused safety concerns.Flight EZY3176 from Agadir to Glasgow diverted to Faro on Tuesday, December 10.An easyJet flight from Morocco to Glasgow was forced to make an emergency landing in Portugal after a passenger's disruptive behaviour caused safety concernsPAThe flight departed Agadir around 8.27pm before the unscheduled landing.Following the incident, […]

Many Britons choose to move abroad for a new experience and they are often in search of better weather. One popular place to start a new life is Portugal, but there are many differences living there. While there is a big expat community in parts of Portugal, those looking to move there should be prepared for a culture shock. One man who relocated to Portugal shared some of his thoughts […]

Londoner Janine Marsh purchased a cheap property in Pas-de-Calais some 20 years ago and for a long time after, split her time between the UK and France.Post-Brexit, Janine decided to relocate to France permanently and has fallen in love with the beautiful European country.'It's a national obsession to browse stalls set out in the streets of villages and towns'GETTY IMAGESThis time, Janine spoke to GB News about "how to get […]

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 […]