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P&O Ferries have been suspended for the weekend while drivers have been left at a standstill in Kent due to delays in Channel crossings.The Port of Dover claimed it was working “tirelessly to move traffic as effectively as possible” but reduced services and bad weather were causing issues.The operator stopped all services since March when the firm fired a whopping 800 members of staff in one fell swoop that made headlines around the world.But, despite saying services would resume today they have instead announced that all P&O ferries are cancelled.The announcement could make traffic around the ports worse around the M20.Today, which is the eighth day of travel disruption in Kent, there is a massive queue of traffic waiting to get into the Port of Dover. Ru Roberts, UK Country Manager at Waze – a tool that lets you get real-time traffic updates – said: ”Brenley Corner lane closures are impacting major routes throughout Kent.

P&O Ferries has announced that all services have been suspended this weekend with customers told to find another operator to travel with - despite previously stating that business was set to resume.

A man who ran the UK arm of a major international organised criminal network has been jailed. Irish national Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh, 54, was a high-ranking member of the Kinahan organised crime group – a Irish network involved in drugs supply, firearms and money laundering.

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds claimed he'd "lost nine years off his life" after the National League side left it late to pull off an incredible comeback against Dover to win 6-5.The Welsh club, who are owned by Hollywood superstars Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, were 5-2 down with less than half an hour left to play. But a quick-fire brace from Ollie Palmer teed up a nail-biting final 20 minutes.Wrexham were made to wait until the 90th minute to draw level though as Jordan Davies finally found an equaliser. And Daniel Jarvis was the Dragons' hero as he completed the comeback from a corner.On Non-League Day due to the international break, there were more eyes than usual casting an eye over the National League.

Tesco is giving customers a great opportunity. Courtesy of the Tesco Clubcard scheme, you can take your mum out for an epic day out.For those who love history can enjoy a day out at one of the iconic English Heritage locations, from Stonehenge to Dover Castle.New to Tesco, shoppers can get one complimentary adult entry when booking online and entering the promo code.Customers can also save 15% in the on-site cafe too.If you can't choose which site to take in, you can exchange your Clubcard vouchers for an English Heritage annual membership.

Two long-serving P&O Ferries workers yesterday told how they’ve dedicated half their lives to the firm – only to be cruelly sunk without trace by the heartless bosses.

P&O Ferries has been blasted in an scathing letter by the UK Business Secretary who has warned the company they could be facing "criminal" offences and an unlimited fine for laying off hundreds of workers.

Downing Street has said it is looking to see if P&O Ferries has broken any rules after the company made the decision to sack 800 seafarers. The firm fired the staff without notice on Thursday and are set to be replaced with cheaper agency workers.

Several demonstrations are set to take place on Friday (March 18) in response to to P&O Ferries “appalling” decision to sack 800 seafarers. The company blamed the move on losses of £100 million during the coronavirus pandemic.

P&O Ferries suspended its services without notice on Thursday morning (17 March), after announcing it would be cutting around 800 jobs. The company said that it was not currently a “viable business”, facing losses of £100m.

MPs in Greater Manchester have reacted with fury after ferry giant P&O made 800 crew members redundant across its entire fleet for agency workers.

fired 800 staff with immediate effect via a brutal Zoom video.The company said they have made a decision that its vessels going forward will be primarily crewed by a third-party crew provider.A video has now emerged showing the moment the company chief announced the termination of the staff's contracts.He said: "Therefore I am sorry to inform you that this means your employment is terminated with immediate effect on the grounds of redundancy."Your final day of employment is today."Some crew members reportedly defied orders and refused to leave their ships in protest.Concerns have been raised across the country, as the company operates routes from Dover, Tilbury, Hull and Teesport to France, as well as routes from Liverpool to Dublin and Cairnryan to Larne.Queues have built on routes to the Port of Dover. Whilst motorists have voiced their frustration at "confusion" at ports in Hull, Teesport and Liverpool.P&O Ferries tweeted on Thursday (March 17): "Regretfully, P&O Ferries services are unable to run for the next few hours."Our Port Teams will guide you and travel will be arranged via an alternative operator.

P&O Ferries has made 800 members of staff redundant with immediate effect, the firm has confirmed. The company said that it was not currently a “viable business”, facing losses of £100m.

For more shocking stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters hereThose immediately impacted by the cancelled services on Thursday include passengers booked onto any of the 14 journeys scheduled to sail between Dover and Calais and another three between Liverpool and Dublin.Not only will Brits heading out of the country for a jolly be affected but according to one Twitter user, Ukraine charity efforts will be too.

A young chef from Bolton has reached the semi-final of the coveted Roux Scholarship contest, which brings together some of the best emerging chefs in the whole of the UK.

Guy Lodge Film CriticAs the crow flies, only about 30 miles separate the port towns of Dover and Calais — a distance that, in many parts of the world, wouldn’t span any greater culture shift than a slight tweak in accent. When those miles are filled with the English Channel, however, opposite coastlines represent opposite worlds, where everything from language to sexual mores are poles apart.

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the Met Office said.This comes as Storm Eunice has wrecked havoc across the country.Flights have been cancelled throughout the UK, with London City Airport closing down completely.A number of brave pilots have attempted landings, with some succeeding, while others have decided to abort.Ferries running between Southampton and the Isle of Wight, but also those from Dover to Calais have also been affected due to the adverse weather conditions.Despite warnings from the Met Office and the authorities for people to stay at home, some have not only gone out, but gone for a swim too.A trio of men were pictured stripping off to their trunks and getting into the water at New Brighton, Merseyside.Trees up and down the country have been at the mercy of the winds, with a massive one in Devon being completely ripped from its roots.Thousands of homes across the country, including the south-west and the north of England have also experienced power cuts.The post has also been affected, with Royal Mail announcing that no mail would be delivered in areas that are part of the red weather warning.London's iconic O2 Arena had sections of its roof ripped off by the strong winds.The emergency services are dealing with issues non-stop, following an increasing number of calls by concerned residents, with Devon and Cornwall Police saying they have received four times as many calls as normal.

One of Scotland's most wanted men has been arrested in the Netherlands with another fugitive after a major search operation.

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First-time buyers are facing an increasingly difficult challenge when attempting to get onto the property ladder.