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'Brexit not to blame' for Dover chaos, insists Home Secretary Suella Braverman

There have been lengthy waits as the Easter getaway begins

Wales Online

Brexit not to blame for Port of Dover delays, insists Braverman

Extra sailings were run overnight to try and clear the backlog but passengers still face long queues on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Dover delays: Children in appalling conditions as tailbacks continue despite extra sailings

One teacher waiting with a coach full of 42 children labelled the conditions as "disgusting", saying they had no water, food or toilet facilities since arriving at the Port of Dover

Daily Mirror

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Extra Dover night sailings after traffic 'carnage' sees passengers stuck for 16 hours

The Port of Dover said it was hoping to clear the backlog by lunchtime on Sunday

Wales Online

Extra night sailings to try and clear Port of Dover traffic backlog

The port declared a critical incident amid high volumes of coach traffic heading to France for the Easter holidays.

The Independent UK

Dover delays: Coaches full of children stuck for 12 HOURS as thousands in Easter getaway

Fed-up passengers and worried parents took to social media to criticise the delays at Dover this morning, as thousands travel through the port on Easter getaways and school ski trips

Daily Mirror

Critical incident declared amid long delays at Port of Dover

'Lengthy French border processes and sheer volume' have been blamed

Wales Online

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Port of Dover ‘deeply frustrated’ as coach traffic suffers long delays

The port declared a critical incident amid high volumes of coach traffic heading to France for the Easter holidays.

The Independent UK

Port of Dover declares critical incident as Easter getaway and bad weather leads to long delays

There's reports of two hour waits at border control

Manchester Evening News

Port of Dover declares critical incident as high levels of traffic cause delays

Operators also reported delays to services, citing bad weather and hold-ups at French border controls as partly responsible for waits and queues.

The Independent UK

Newcastle to Amsterdam, flight versus ferry price comparison

Whether you go by sea or sky, there are pros and cons to both methods of transport

Chronicle Live

Kate Forbes pledges action on ferry link from Scotland to Europe if first minister

KATE Forbes has pledged immediate action to set up a ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe if she becomes first minister ...

The National (Scotland)

How long you get in Amsterdam on a DFDS Mini Cruise from Newcastle

DFDS is offering 50% off Newcastle-Amsterdam Mini Cruises for travel up until March 31, 2023, which include over night trips on the ferry

Chronicle Live

Newcastle to Amsterdam DFDS ferry timetable for 2023 confirmed

For a longer, flight-free trip to Amsterdam, DFDS offers ferry crossings between North Shields and Ijmuiden up to seven times a week

Chronicle Live

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Birmingham Post

McBurney Transport snapped up by Danish logistics giant DFDS for £138M

The company was founded by Norman McBurney in 1065 and employs some 800 people

Chronicle Live

Bicycles on Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry - cost of taking one and how it works

Cyclists can take their own bikes from Newcastle to Holland on the DFDS ferry and cycle in the Netherlands

Chronicle Live

Newcastle to Amsterdam, KLM flight versus DFDS ferry price comparison

You can save money by taking the DFDS ferry instead of flying with KLM, but bear in mind you may spend more cash on board

Edinburgh Live

New ferry service to take Edinburgh passengers to Europe as Belgium link set for relaunch

An exciting new ferry route is on its way to launch next year linking Scotland with Belgium. This will be a relaunch under new management after the direct route stopped taking passengers in 2020.

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Daily Record

New ferry route between Scotland and Europe set to launch next year

A new ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe is set to launch in spring 2023, and while it will initially be for freight only, passenger transportation could soon follow

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP makes trip to Copenhagen to discuss 'vital' ferry link

MP for Dunfermline and West Fife, Douglas Chapman, was in Copenhagen this week for further talks with the DFDS Group and the team behind the new…

Chronicle Live

The Netherlands drops Covid vaccination rules - unvaccinated Brits can now holiday in Holland

The Dutch Government has ended its entry ban for non-vaccinated British tourists and dropped mask requirements for airports, planes and ferries

The Independent UK

Travellers heading to UK suffer six-hour delay at Port of Calais

P&O Ferries used extra ships for passengers who missed their crossing

The Guardian - UK

Travellers face six-hour delays at UK border control in Calais

Ferry operators apologise as photos show queues of cars filled with families trying to reach Dover

Wales Online

Grab a ferry good deal with £75k worth of free tickets available in autumn giveaway

Big Ferry Fortnight will take place from September 5-19 to showcase Britain’s extensive network of ferry routes and the benefits of travel by sea

The Independent UK

Two-hour queues at Dover ahead of ‘extremely busy’ weekend

Ferry operator DFDS urged passengers to ‘allow 120 minutes to complete the check in process and border controls’ at the Kent port.

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