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The Transport Secretary has called for “patience” from thousands of lorry drivers stranded outside the Port of Dover following the French travel ban. More than 6,000 HGVs are being held in Kent with some facing a fourth night in their cabs since the border was temporarily closed on Sunday night. Trucks began entering the Eurotunnel again on Wednesday after the French government agreed to allow drivers through provided they had a negative Covid-19 result, but it is feared it could take days ...

Fishguard port PEMBROKESHIRE County Council is sharing further details of the Authority’s work to prepare for changes to trading relations on January 1. The Brexit transition period ends on December 31 and in preparation the Council has been working closely with partners including the Welsh Government and the operators of the Ports of Fishguard and Pembroke. Part of the council’s work is Operation Stack. This involves co-ordinating and arranging the provision of lorry parking space ...

French Prez Macrons posters stuck on Mumbais Bhendi Bazaar road, later removed by cops The coronavirus outbreak across the globe may have put a pause on many key moments in the fundraising calendar, including marathons and other sporting events, but the pandemic hasnt been able to stop charitable givings yet, while still observing self-isolation rules. In a similar illustration of charity, members of the UK-based Sikh organisations, Langar Aid and Khalsa Aid, travelled 80 miles (approximately ...

Shapps calls for ‘patience’ as thousands of lorry drivers remain stranded PA 23 December 2020, 10:10 pm The Transport Secretary has called for “patience” from thousands of lorry drivers stranded outside the Port of Dover following the French travel ban. More than 6,000 HGVs are being held in Kent with some facing a fourth night in their cabs since the border was temporarily closed on Sunday night. Trucks began entering the Eurotunnel again on Wednesday after the French government agreed...

Lorry drivers and police clash as clearing port backlog will take days Thousands of lorries are stuck in Kent and Dover after the French closed the border Updated SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe have ...

comments As many as 10,000 lorry drivers thought to be waiting to cross the Channel after France shut the border The German Ambassador to the UK tried to visit German lorry drivers stranded in Kent, but got stuck himself  Volunteers from a Sikh charity handed out hot curries and pasta dishes to the stranded truckers last night Drivers fear being left unable to return home for Christmas, with tensions flaring between police and drivers Complaints about conditions in the makeshift Marston airpor...

Freight from Britain and passengers with a negative virus test began arriving on French shores on Wednesday...

NHS leaders have called on the Prime Minister to extend the Brexit transition period by a month, as it warns that no-deal could risk the health of patients during the Covid-19 crisis. Faced with an alarming rise in Covid-19 infections, they say that a month delay will take the NHS out of “the immediate danger zone, and it will enable the NHS to continue to focus on fighting the pandemic without having to contend with disruptive changes brought about by a no-deal outcome”. Talks are continui...

Hauliers head to Ashford coronavirus testing centre in Victoria Road as French travel ban lifted  |  Updated: 18:17, 23 December 2020 Vehicles destined for the continent are being parked on side roads and left on double-yellow lines as hauliers wait to be seen at a Covid-19 testing site. Vehicles from Poland, Portugal and numerous other European countries have been parked in Victoria Road Hauliers are now allowed to travel across the Channel - but only if they test negative less than 72 hours...

NHS leaders call for Brexit extension to avoid "cliff-edge" moment for health service They have warned that a no-deal Brexit could risk the health of patients. direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and ...