CONDUCTORS on one of Britain’s worst-performing railways are threatening to strike — over the use of hand-held ticket scanners. Guards at TransPennine Express are prepared to walk out if they do not receive a “new technology payment”. The conductors, earning £31,000 on average, have seen the growth in e-ticket purchases nibble away at the six … Read more
FLASH floods have hit parts of Spain causing catastrophic damage. At least 220 people are known to have died as parts of the country were submerged underwater on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 — we unpack what has happened and whether it is currently safe to travel to Spain. 6 Valencia has been heavily affected by … Read more
A MAN who has flown on over 170 airlines has revealed a little-known way to avoid flight cancellations. Indy Nelson, 29, learned the trick while attempting to travel to every single country in the world. He succeeded, becoming the youngest and fastest person to ever to so – at the age of 24 and in … Read more
DENSE fog is blanketing parts of the UK this morning causing travel chaos. The Met Office has issued a severe warning lasting right through rush hour and covering much of the South East of England and the Midlands. 3 Early morning mist and fog has struck parts of the UKCredit: Alamy 3 The weather warning … Read more
WIZZAIR passengers have been told their flights are CANCELLED amid a confusing “technical issue”. Airline customers were baffled after their travel plans were suddenly scrapped at the last moment. 2 Wizz Air passengers are fuming after being told their flights have been scrappedCredit: Alamy A confusing statement has been issued by the Hungarian ultra-low cost … Read more
BRITAIN is braced for yet more heavy rain and strong winds just days after homes and businesses were flooded. Two fresh weather warnings come into force today for wind and rain which will hit areas already saturated by downpours earlier in the week. 5 Commuters attempt to shelter as they cross London Bridge during torrential … Read more
THE Met Office has issued a 23-hour thunderstorm warning for today – with flooding, lightning and large hail set to strike the nation. A yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy showers is in force across much of southern England and Wales. 3 Gales tore through Aldershot in Hampshire yesterdayCredit: UKNIP 3 The fast winds damaged … Read more
FEARS of a tea shortage are mounting as Tetley Tea workers gear up for their first-ever strike. Nearly 150 GMB workers at Tata Consumer Products, the firm behind the nation’s beloved brew, are set to down tools over “poverty pay”. 1 Tetley Tea workers are gearing up for their first-ever strikeCredit: YouTube The walkout will … Read more
A DELAYED passenger who missed their flight has revealed why travellers should head to the gate early. While timing on a plane is everything, occasionally delays beyond the airline’s control happens. 2 Passengers are advised to head to the boarding gate as directed – even if the flight is delayed by an hour or more.Credit: … Read more
SOME Brits could see between 50mm and 70mm of rain today, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for much of the south east of England. The initial warning, which came into force at 6am and lasts until 1pm, stretched from Portsmouth, Hampshire, up to Ipswich in Suffolk. 6 A woman shelters under … Read more
