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Cairngorms tourists trapped in frozen van thought they may die amid -17C weather

Manuel Gutierrez and Beatriz Castejon, who live in Glasgow, have been stranded in Aberdeenshire after the wintery weather put an abrupt end to their road trip.

Daily Record

New AA survey finds fuel prices drop by over 10% in December but it won't last for long

Petrol is at it's cheapest rate since September 2021, while diesel is the cheapest it's been since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine

Irish Mirror

Hidden cost of boiling kettle to rid car windscreens of ice every morning

Eirgrid has revealed that the cold spell caused a new record surge of demand on the network

Irish Mirror

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Glasgow friends stranded in -17C weather after van breaks down during road trip

NHS worker Manuel Gutierrez and his scientist pal Beatriz Castejon were forced to fight off freezing cold conditions after their broken down van left them stranded.

Glasgow Live

Car expert praises bathroom staple for de-fogging windscreens in a flash

Car experts have shared a really quick and easy method you can use to ensure your windscreen is de-fogged, and stays that way - and you'll find the product in your bathroom

Daily Mirror

Cheapest fuel in Dublin today as petrol and diesel prices drop to lowest levels in months

Fuel prices are at their lowest since 2021, with petrol and diesel prices dropping by 10 per cent for December

Dublin Live

Drivers warned to remove common items from car this winter that could fail MOT

Experts from the AA have said there are myths that drivers should be aware of as whilst some things are not illegal to do such as listen to music, it could lead to dangerous situations.

Glasgow Live

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Vehicle breakdowns hit record levels on freezing roads

The RAC said it received around 12,000 call-outs from stranded motorists on Monday.

The Independent UK

Busiest roads to avoid when travelling over Christmas

Unsurprisingly, the M25 is expected to be very busy

Evening Standard

Drivers warned putting water in cars could cause 'serious damage' during cold snap

Drivers have been warned of the damage undiluted water can cause and are instead advised to use a mixture of anti-freeze and water.

Daily Record

Road users urged to stay home to avoid lethal black ice in ‘big refreeze’

The Met Office recorded its coldest night and day of the year on Monday

The Independent UK

M5 between Bristol and Weston-super-Mare predicted to be one of the most congested roads this Christmas

Disruption to rail services due to strikes and engineering work mean more people are likely to switch from trains to road vehicles for their getaway journey

Bristol Post

Driving experts' urgent warning on putting water in cars as cold weather hits

Your car needs water to run but if you fill the radiator with undiluted water when it's this cold it could freeze. If it does then it could expand - causing catastrophic damage to your engine

Daily Mirror

Snow causes traffic gridlock on key motorways in south-east England

‘By the end of the day we expect to have handled in the region of eight breakdowns every minute,’ says RAC

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow daycare worker asked colleagues to lie about child's bruise

Rochelle Lundie has been reprimanded after allowing the child to go home a bruise on their cheek without telling the parents, she also failed to report the incident to her line manager.

The Independent UK

Drivers warned over Christmas getaway traffic hotspots

The busiest days for getaway travel will be Friday December 23 and Christmas Eve.

Wales Online

Where and when roads will be busiest as 17million cars create Christmas jams

Millions will take cars instead of trains thanks to strike action and engineering work

The Independent UK

Christmas getaway traffic hotspots revealed with drivers warned of strikes

The busiest days for getaway travel will be Friday December 23 and Christmas Eve

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Wales Online

AA issues advice as the inclement weather starts to hit road users

'Allow extra time, take heed of warning lights, adjust your driving style and pack warm clothes'

Daily Mirror

UK snow warning: Britain to be blanketed in up to 4 inches overnight bringing rush-hour chaos

The Met Office's yellow warning is expected to last until 9am on Monday morning as travel disruption is expected and drivers have been warned to be extra vigilant on the roads

The Independent UK

Drivers urged to be careful as icy conditions forecast for Monday rush-hour

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings of ice, fog and snow for much of the UK.

The Independent UK

Breakdowns spike as drivers and vehicles struggle with freezing conditions

The number of stranded vehicles is expected to remain higher than normal on Friday, the RAC said.

The Guardian - UK

I’m An Alcoholic: Inside Recovery review – the first ever peek inside an AA meeting is hugely moving

This candid chronicle of an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is sensitive, impeccably balanced – and incredibly uplifting

Daily Record

Care home worker struck off after hitting therapy doll in the face

Paula Lambert hit the doll, upsetting a dementia-stricken resident, telling colleagues it "was funny"

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Alcoholics Anonymous allows cameras for the first time

Deep-fake imagery protects recovering addicts at an AA meeting in this documentary. Plus: a celebration of Black music at the Mobo Awards. Here’s what to watch this evening

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