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With the rail network paralysed for millions due to strike and maintenance work, many hoping to get away will have no alternative but to drive or fly – but “carnage” has already been reported
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M5: Motorists suffer traffic delays ahead of May Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday travel chaos is already well underway as hundreds of thousands of Brits plot their weekend getaway escapes amid rail mayhem and packed roads.
Huge airport queues have been forming with demoralising train and motorway warnings issued as many look to make the most of their extra day off with the M5 has been closed in both directions due a lorry crash.
It comes after “Carnage” has been reported at Manchester and Gatwick airports already, with passengers suffering long delays at Birmingham as keen holidaymakers were caught in long lines trying to board their flights.
But it is not just a case of flyer beware – around 17million motorists are expected to be on the roads.
Some have been pushed into their cars with £70million-worth of rail engineering works and strikes crippling the already reduced rail network.
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Drivers on the M5 are facing serious delayed after the collision between junction 22 and junction 21, the seaside down on Weston-super-Mare.
Avon and Somerset Police are at the scene and a diversion route is in place.
The airport problems started early and pictures of the mayhem have circulated widely on social media with one report of passengers being ‘stuck’ on a runway.
Some travellers claimed they had been left on a plane at Birmingham Airport with ground staff nowhere to be seen.
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Twitter users claimed they were stranded after arriving on a LoganAir flight from Inverness.
One posted this morning: “This is a new one. Arrived on LoganAir flight at Birmingham and at the gate.
“But no ground staff to even put chocks on wheels, or open doors to the terminal.
“Pilot has got off the plane to ‘see if he can flag someone to help’.”
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Manchester Airport was in disarray this morning as massive queues at check-in, due to staffing shortages.
But it’s not just airports where people are reporting issues – rail and roads are also expected to pose a big problem until Tuesday.
Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland were urged to travel either side of the long weekend.
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Rail customers in the North East are also being advised to avoid travel by train ahead of strike action.
Track and signal upgrades also mean 550 routes will be closed over the three-day weekend – with many trains from the north only making it as far as Milton Keynes.
Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines urged everyone to pre-plan trips.
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He said: “While the majority of our network will be open for business as usual, we’re asking passengers who are planning to use the railway over the Early May bank holiday to check their journey in advance.
“Teams across Network Rail will be delivering £70 million worth of upgrades, helping to make the railway more reliable and fit for the future.”
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That means many hoping to get away will have no alternative but to drive.
RAC traffic spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “Easter might only have been a couple of weeks ago, but it looks as though plenty of drivers are still looking to make the most of this May Day bank holiday.
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“We expect routes to classic tourist hotspots – especially the coasts – to clog up on Friday afternoon and through Saturday morning, although according to our research Monday could turn out to be the busiest day of the long weekend.
“Preparation is paramount though to avoid an inconvenient breakdown at the side of the road – it’s a fact that the majority of the jobs our patrols will attend this weekend will be avoidable if drivers spend just a little time checking their vehicles are ‘road-ready'”.
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Passengers spoke of the issues at Birmingham Airport.
Michael Sutcliffe, from Scotland, had been waiting to board his delayed flight. It took him 90 minutes to get through security.
He claimed there was “chaos” at security today with queues “right through both terminals”.
He said: “Many folk at risk of missing flights. One poor staff member trying to deal with customer frustrations. Where is the management?”
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A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: “We had a busy start today with around 16,500 customers booked to fly out. Queues were long but managed and moving. We thank customers for their patience and understanding.
“Once people cleared our boarding pass gate, wait times for security ranged from 15 minutes to just over half an hour.
“As always, our message to departing customers is: please arrive at the airport at the time your airline advises, and help us help you keep queues moving by presenting compliant hand luggage – removing all liquids, gels, pastes and electrical items – before the security x-ray scanners.”
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Whether you’re after a new vacuum cleaner, a cheap electric toothbrush, sculpting gym leggings or discounted garden furniture, there are a ton of top bank holiday offers available today.
Retailers from the likes of Amazon to Lakeland and Wowcher have some unmissable markdowns with savings of up to 68 per cent across everything from kitchenware to beauty to garden and outdoor.
Sought-after bank holiday offers include the Instagram-famous Always Pan by Our Place with an unmissable £25 off, and the Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner [NV602UK] Lift-Away, Blue, is on sale for just £129.
Shoppers can also enjoy up to 70 per cent off Gymshark clothes and can also score big discounts on garden furniture and everything you need to get outside this summer.
Ahead you’ll find all the best bank holiday sales, with a list of the best offers available right now.
The corded vacuum cleaner from Shark performs ‘exceptionally’ well across both hardwood floors and low-pile carpets and is complete with bright LED lights that illuminate all the missed dirt and dust.
You can also lift off the dust canister with a single click and move around wherever you like, which is useful when cleaning stairs and under furniture.
The Instagram-famous Always pan, designed to replace eight pieces of cookware, is just £100 in the brand’s spring sale.
The do-it-all pan sold out ten times and can braise, sear, steam, strain, saute, fry, boil, serve and store, all while looking pretty good too. Plus, it’s available in 10 colours.
Get your outdoor space ready for the arrival of warmer weather with this eight seater Monument Rattan Cube Garden Furniture Set.
With a saving of 53 per cent at Wowcher, this rattan set includes four high-back armchairs, four stools, and a tempered glass-topped table.
Gymshark has kicked off the bank holiday weekend with up to 70 per cent off bestselling styles.
Popular among leggings lovers and gym-goers, the Gymshark Women’s Fit Seamless Leggings are made from sweat-wicking fabric, and they have a supportive waistband and flatlock seams at the inner leg to prevent chafing.
Designed to keep you cool and comfortable all night long, the Simba Hybrid Mattress is the brand’s top-rated mattress with over 72,000 five-star ratings.
Packed with more micro springs than the original, alongside a layer of edge support to prevent it from sagging, the Hybrid will normally cost you £999 in a double, but now you can get it for just £599.40.
Marked down to £18.75 in Lookfantastic’s bank holiday sale, the Color WowColor Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray will help you beat the heat and get through the humid summer months, simultaneously combating frizz and sealing the hair cuticles – much like a mini keratin treatment.
The calor patio gas-powered pizza oven from Aldi has a large cooking space and shelf. It also comes equipped with a pizza stone and a built-in thermometer to ensure you’re cooking your pizza at the exact temperature you need.
The wheel design allows you to move the pizza oven to where you need it, meaning there is no need to purchase a separate pizza oven stand.
Now half price, this Lakeland Digital Ice Cream Maker can whip up 1.5 litres of delicious homemade ice cream in just 30 minutes.
Pre-freeze the bowl for 12 hours before use, and then fill it with your favourite mixture and hit the switch.
This four-piece outdoor seating set is 20 per cent off and is an ideal choice for those with smaller gardens, patios or balconies.
Including two single-seater armchairs, one double seater chair and a table, this set ensures you’ll be comfortable when the warm weather hits.
Stock up on household cleaning essentials this spring and save 40 per cent off these bestselling dishwasher tablets’ powerful formula that removes stubborn stains and even baked-on food, leaving your dishes and cutlery sparkling clean.
Now 63 per cent off, the Remington Shine Therapy Advanced Cermanic Hair Straighteners, which have been hailed as ‘better than GHD’, are infused with Micro Conditioners that give your hair a smooth, glossy finish. They also feature nine different temperate settings, so you can tailor the heat to suit your hair type.
Suspended from an overarching steel frame allowing it to gently swing, along with thick cushions, this discounted Monaco Steel Hanging Egg Chair from Robert Dyas is perfect for relaxing in the sun on balconies or patios. It’s a great compliment to almost any style of garden decor.
Oral-B Smart 6 Electric Toothbrush with Smart Pressure Sensor, which boasts a slew of high-tech features to help you maintain healthy brushing habits, is now marked down from £219.99 to just £69.99.
Gentle on gums yet tough on plaque, the electric toothbrush oscillates, rotates and pulsates to remove up to 100 per cent more plaque than a manual toothbrush.
Shop the Argos American XXL Charcoal BBQ for outdoor cooking perfection this spring-summer. Now on sale with a saving of £67, the large charcoal BBQ is ideal for family and parties with plenty of grilling space that allows you to cook for more than 12 people at a time.
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