Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.

Drivers are advised to avoid travelling in the middle of the day.

The RAC predicts a busy weekend on the roads, while rail services will be hit by signalling work.

Surveying works are completed on a section of the Isle of Man's A18 ahead of resurfacing in spring.

The A18 is closed from the Creg ny Baa to Brandywell for survey works ahead of resurfacing.

Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.

It is the first time the Devon airport has served the Netherlands city in almost five years.

A planned closure of part of the A18 is extended to the whole route to allow for debris clearance.