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Folkestone becomes new ‘hotspot of holiday hell’ as disruption at Dover clears

Folkestone becomes new ‘hotspot of holiday hell’ as disruption at Dover clears

Folkestone becomes new ‘hotspot of holiday hell’ as disruption at Dover clears

24 July 2022

Lanes towards the Port of Dover were clear on Sunday in contrast to the scenes of gridlocked traffic on Friday and Saturday.


US climate envoy John Kerry sends warning to UK’s next prime minister

US climate envoy John Kerry sends warning to UK’s next prime minister

US climate envoy John Kerry sends warning to UK’s next prime minister

24 July 2022

Mr Kerry issued a warning to the next prime minister that the commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 cannot be compromised.


RAC: Invest in freight facilities instead of turning motorway into lorry park

RAC: Invest in freight facilities instead of turning motorway into lorry park

RAC: Invest in freight facilities instead of turning motorway into lorry park

24 July 2022

Steve Gooding, the organisation’s director, said current measures were causing massive disruption.


Labour would prioritise ‘growth, growth, growth’, Starmer to declare

Labour would prioritise ‘growth, growth, growth’, Starmer to declare

Labour would prioritise ‘growth, growth, growth’, Starmer to declare

24 July 2022

In a speech in Liverpool on Monday, the Labour leader is also expected to accuse the Tory leadership candidates of ‘Thatcherite cosplay’.


Liz Truss promises ‘full-fat freeports’ with vow to cut red-tape for business

Liz Truss promises ‘full-fat freeports’ with vow to cut red-tape for business

Liz Truss promises ‘full-fat freeports’ with vow to cut red-tape for business

24 July 2022

Leadership rival Rishi Sunak has been an advocate of free ports since his days as a backbench MP.


‘It doesn’t feel like she’s gone’ – Cheryl reflects at Sarah Harding fundraiser

‘It doesn’t feel like she’s gone’ – Cheryl reflects at Sarah Harding fundraiser

‘It doesn’t feel like she’s gone’ – Cheryl reflects at Sarah Harding fundraiser

24 July 2022

The remaining Girls Aloud members took part in a 5km run to raise money in memory of Harding who died of cancer last year.


Tributes paid to Wrightbus founder Sir William Wright who has died aged 94

Tributes paid to Wrightbus founder Sir William Wright who has died aged 94

Tributes paid to Wrightbus founder Sir William Wright who has died aged 94

24 July 2022

Stormont Economy Minister Gordon Lyons led the tributes to the business man on Sunday.


28-year-old dies of injuries after shooting at gathering

28-year-old dies of injuries after shooting at gathering

28-year-old dies of injuries after shooting at gathering

24 July 2022

Police were called to Cheney Row Park, Waltham Forest.


Claudy bomb victims ‘continually failed’ by justice system over 50 years

Claudy bomb victims ‘continually failed’ by justice system over 50 years

Claudy bomb victims ‘continually failed’ by justice system over 50 years

24 July 2022

The family of Rose McLaughlin, one of the nine people killed in the atrocity in 1972, said no words can suffice for the devastation of losing her.


Line Of Duty star returns to home town to direct play on monastic island

Line Of Duty star returns to home town to direct play on monastic island

Line Of Duty star returns to home town to direct play on monastic island

24 July 2022

Adrian Dunbar is a long-time supporter of the Happy Days festival in Enniskillen that celebrates the work of playwright Samuel Beckett.


Tory candidates both vow crackdown on illegal migration

Tory candidates both vow crackdown on illegal migration

Tory candidates both vow crackdown on illegal migration

24 July 2022

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have pledged fresh measures to tighten British borders.


At least 40% of airport workers ‘thinking about quitting’ – survey

At least 40% of airport workers ‘thinking about quitting’ – survey

At least 40% of airport workers ‘thinking about quitting’ – survey

24 July 2022

Only 5% of respondents blamed the current situation at UK airports, where there have been long delays in recent months.


Dover queues down to an hour after days of gridlocked roads around UK port

Dover queues down to an hour after days of gridlocked roads around UK port

Dover queues down to an hour after days of gridlocked roads around UK port

24 July 2022

More than 6,000 tourist cars are expected at the port on Sunday.


What do the two candidates to be the next prime minister say on policy?

What do the two candidates to be the next prime minister say on policy?

What do the two candidates to be the next prime minister say on policy?

24 July 2022

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are battling it out to become the next Conservative leader.


Man stabbed to death inside London pub

Man stabbed to death inside London pub

Man stabbed to death inside London pub

24 July 2022

Scotland Yard said a murder investigation had been launched.


Thousands of businesses go bust while awaiting business rates rebates

Thousands of businesses go bust while awaiting business rates rebates

Thousands of businesses go bust while awaiting business rates rebates

24 July 2022

Research has shown that 3,165 business premises have entered insolvency while waiting for response to rates challenges.


RAF veteran discharged for being gay calls for support after cancer diagnosis

RAF veteran discharged for being gay calls for support after cancer diagnosis

RAF veteran discharged for being gay calls for support after cancer diagnosis

24 July 2022

Simon Hinchley-Robson urged ministers to stop ‘dragging their feet’ and address historical abuse he faced in the military.


Roads to Port of Dover ‘flowing normally’ after days of traffic chaos

Roads to Port of Dover ‘flowing normally’ after days of traffic chaos

Roads to Port of Dover ‘flowing normally’ after days of traffic chaos

24 July 2022

The port said on Twitter that as of 2.15am on Sunday traffic can proceed directly to the port.


What the papers say – July 24

What the papers say – July 24

What the papers say – July 24

24 July 2022

A range of stories feature among the front pages on Sunday.


Disabled driving permits may be rejected in Europe due to Brexit hangover

Disabled driving permits may be rejected in Europe due to Brexit hangover

Disabled driving permits may be rejected in Europe due to Brexit hangover

24 July 2022

Ministers are still negotiating with 11 nations on the status of UK blue badges.


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