Rail services to and from Gatwick and Stansted airports have been affected during the pre-Christmas getaway, and there are ferry cancellations too. On Saturday, a gust of 82mph was recorded in South Uist on the Western Isles.
The heart-warming gesture was very much in tune with the overall theme of the Christmas service at Westminster Abbey, recognising those who have shown love, kindness and empathy to others in their communities.
Gaie Delap was sentenced to 20 months in prison in August for being part of a group that blocked the M25 over new government oil and gas licences in November 2022.
Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas and TV presenter Chris Packham have both resigned from their leadership roles at the animal rights charity RSPCA.