Nightmare before Christmas: Storm Pia’s 80mph winds see dozens of BA flights grounded, lorries overturned, trees uprooted and roofs ripped off homes

Nightmare before Christmas: Storm Pia’s 80mph winds see dozens of BA flights grounded, lorries overturned, trees uprooted and roofs ripped off homes

All Eurostar and LeShuttle rail services were suspended this afternoon due to a last-minute strike by Eurotunnel staff as the Christmas getaway descended into chaos. Eurostar said no trains could proceed through the Channel Tunnel until 3.30pm at the earliest, with trains held en route being force to return to their starting point. All LeShuttle … Read more

Flooding sparks travel chaos as Met Office issues rain warnings across the UK

Flooding sparks travel chaos as Met Office issues rain warnings across the UK

Warning over thunderstorms plus ten flood alerts in England and 30 in Wales Daytime highs of 15C (59F) this weekend, about 11C lower than last weekend  Flooding brought travel chaos to Britain today as the Met Office warned nearly three inches of rain could hit today before a sub-zero cold snap begins this weekend. Sections of … Read more