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Road in County Antrim, Northern Ireland (Image: Getty)
If you’re not fond of spooky sights or ghostly goings on then these streets are not for you, as the paranormal experts at Quotezone.co.uk have compiled a list of the 10 spookiest UK roads.
However, amateur ghost-hunters rejoice as these eerie roads and mysterious motorways are ideal for the ultimate Halloween road trip.
Greg Wilson, Founder and CEO of car insurance comparison site Quotezone.co.uk, said: “Most of us are familiar with traditional ghost stories and may feel uneasy when driving past an old church or a cemetery at this time of year.
“However, few will be quite as aware of what unearthly terrors lie in wait for them when driving around the UK.”
Ranging from werewolves to ghost brides, these haunting experiences aren’t for the faint of heart.
County Antrim has some of the spookiest roads (Image: Getty)
1. Mother and baby – Old Malone Road, County Antrim
There have been reports of a woman holding a baby jumping out in front of cars at the entrance to Lady Dixon Park. However when unsuspecting drivers stop and get out of their cars, the woman and her baby are nowhere to be seen.
According to local legend, the woman drowned herself and her baby in the nearby lake and now stalks the street haunting visitors to the park, still carrying her baby in her arms.
2. Roman soldiers – M6 motorway
Parts of the M6 motorway run along an old Roman road built between AD 43 and AD 410. This route would have been used by Roman soldiers during their invasion of Britain, and there have been multiple reports of witnesses seeing Roman soldiers march across various parts of the 230-mile road.
3. Werewolves – B1249 between Driffield and Staxton Hill, East Riding of Yorkshire
Author Charles Christian described a terrifying ordeal that a lorry driver had to endure when a red-eyed, hairy creature tried to force itself through his windscreen as he drove along the isolated stretch of road between Driffield and Staxton Hill back in the 1960s.
Around 50 years later, in August 2016, a young woman in the nearby village of Halsham reported seeing a monster that looked “like a big dog, probably bigger than my car, but it had a human face”.
M6 motorway (Image: Getty)
4. The Ghost Bride – Blue Bell Hill, Kent
There have been countless reported sightings of ghostly apparitions on the road amongst Blue Bell Hill. The most common is that of a young bride-to-be who met her unfortunate demise in a car collision on the day of her wedding – November 19, 1965 – when she was just 22 years old.
According to eyewitnesses, she patrols the road wearing a white wedding dress and spooks drivers who believe they’ve hit and injured her. But when they get out of their cars to help this poor woman, she is gone without a trace.
5. Phantom Miners – Platt Lane, Lancashire
Do you ever feel like you’re being watched? Many motorists on Platt Lane have reported seeing spooky eyes peering out of the roadside hedges, as well as phantom miners pulling coal wagons behind them.
This road runs close to the site of the deadly 1,910 Pretoria pit tragedy which took the lives of 344 miners.
6. Huge hairy hands – Nine Mile Hill, Devon
Nine Mile hill first gained notoriety in the early 1920s when a doctor swerved on his bike to the side of the road and was tragically killed. A few weeks later a coach mounted the bank by the side of the road, near the gate of Archerton Drive, after swerving suddenly – one woman was badly injured. The driver claimed he felt hands that weren’t his turning the wheel towards the verge, but nobody believed him.
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Blue Bell Hill, Kent (Image: Getty)
Later the same year, a motorbike-riding army officer was also thrown into the very same verge. He survived, and told puzzled onlookers he felt huge hairy hands over his own on the handlebars, claiming they were just too strong for him.
7. The Executed Monk – A666, ‘The Devil’s Highway’, Bolton
The first supernatural being on his list to be caught on camera – dashcam footage from 2015 captured a white creature appearing out of nowhere on a deserted road and slowly approaching a terrified driver on ‘The Devil’s Highway’ while the passenger cries for help.
Known simply as the A666 ghost, the hunched-over and limping figure is believed by locals to be the ghost of a monk who was executed in a nearby tower back in 1643.
8. Ghostly Children – Stockbridge Bypass, Sheffield
There aren’t many things creepier than ghostly children, and it is reported that in 1988 – the time when a new road was built to connect the M1 with the Woodhead Pass and the A1616 – two security guards saw two young children playing in the middle of the construction site.
As they approached the children, they began to disappear without leaving so much as a footprint to help track them down.
9. The Highwayman – B519 by The Spaniards Inn, Hampstead
Just before The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead, there’s a sharp turn on the B519 which is believed to be haunted by an 18th-century highwayman. The ghost is believed to be the son of the then-owner of the pub, and still paces the road targeting unsuspecting motorists.
10. The Ghost Train – The Old Tay Bridge, Dundee
The Old Tay Bridge collapsed in 1879 as a train was passing over it during a violent storm. All six carriages of the train plunged into the freezing cold waters of the Tay and all of the 75 passengers were tragically killed in the accident.
A local urban legend suggests that on the anniversary of the disaster each year, a phantom train crosses the old bridge – with locals reporting hearing the screams of the victims.
London Underground drivers are set to walk out in a series of strikes beginning tomorrow, causing widespread disruption across the capital.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union confirmed on Monday that its members will strike for 24 hours from midday on Tuesday and Thursday, with further walkouts planned through the summer.
Here is everything you need to know about the strikes, which lines are affected and how to plan your journey.
When are the Tube strikes?
The strikes are planned on the following dates:
April Tuesday 21 – Wednesday 22 April Thursday 23 – Friday 24 April
May Tuesday 19 – Wednesday 20 May Thursday 21 – Friday 22 May
June Tuesday 16 – Wednesday 17 June Thursday 18 – Friday 19 June
Each strike runs from midday to midday the following day, but disruption is expected to continue into the afternoons and evenings of each strike day. Most notably, the first to begin will be Tuesday from 12pm.
Which Tube lines are affected?
The strikes will affect the entire Tube network. While a reduced service will run across most lines, significant disruption is expected throughout. Services that do run will be less frequent and very busy — you may not be able to board the first train that arrives.
The following lines will see no service at all during strikes:
The Piccadilly line and Circle line will have no service. The Metropolitan line will have no service between Baker Street and Aldgate. The Central line will have no service between White City and Liverpool Street.
What to expect on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Normal services will run until mid-morning. Services will begin ramping down in the late morning ahead of the midday strike start. From midday onwards, significant disruption is expected across all lines, continuing through the following day. Any Tube services that do run will finish early — passengers should aim to complete their journey by 8pm.
What to expect on Wednesdays and Fridays
No Tube service is expected before 7.30am. Significant disruption will continue across all lines until midday, after which services will gradually recover — though some disruption is likely to persist into the evening.
What transport services will be running in London?
The Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground and tram services will all run normally on strike days, offering alternative routes for commuters and tourists caught out by the Tube disruption.
The vast majority of bus routes will also operate as usual throughout the strikes. However, seven routes operated by Stagecoach from Bow Bus Garage face separate strike action from 5am on Friday April 24 to 5am on Saturday April 25. The routes affected are 8, 25, 205, 425, N8, N25 and N205. All other buses will run as planned.
Services are likely to be extremely busy across all alternative transport options as passengers seek to avoid the Tube.
Why are London Tube drivers striking?
The RMT union triggered the strikes after accusing TfL of imposing a new four-day working week on drivers without agreement. General secretary Eddie Dempsey said the union had “approached negotiations with TfL in good faith throughout this entire process” but that TfL appeared “unwilling to make any concessions in a bid to avert strike action.”
“This is extremely disappointing and has baffled our negotiators. The approach of TfL is not one which leads to industrial peace and will infuriate our members who want to see a negotiated settlement to this avoidable dispute,” he added.
TfL rejected that characterisation. Chief operating officer Claire Mann said the proposed four-day week was voluntary, would involve no reduction in contractual hours and would bring London Underground in line with other train operating companies.
“This allows us to offer train operators an additional day off, whilst at the same time bringing London Underground in line with the working patterns of other train operating companies, improving reliability and flexibility at no additional cost,” she said. “Those who wish to continue a five-day working week pattern would be able to do so.”
How to plan your journey
Passengers are advised to plan ahead, check before travelling and consider alternative routes where possible. The timing is particularly disruptive, coming just as many commuters and visitors return to the capital following the Easter break.
TfL’s Journey Planner can help map out routes by public transport, cycling or walking. The TfL Go app provides a live Tube map and real-time disruption alerts. Live status updates for Tube, rail, trams and buses are available on the TfL website, along with email update subscriptions for regular commuters.
The Foreign Office has issued an update regarding travel to Greece for Brits, and it’s good news.
Since the European Union‘s (EU) Entry/Exit System (EES) was fully rolled out earlier this month, widespread travel disruption has ensued. Holidaymakers have reported significant queues and delays at airports across Europe, with some lasting up to four hours, while hundreds have missed flights as they attempt to navigate the new digital border system.
In an effort to alleviate the travel chaos, Greece has opted to waive the EU requirement for Brits to provide fingerprints and facial scans at airport border controls. In a statement from the Greek Embassy, they announced: “Update for British passport holders travelling to Greece.
“In the framework of the implementation of the Entry/Exit System, as of 10 April 2026, British passport holders are exempt from biometric registration at Greek border crossing points.” While there was no indication of how long the exemption would remain in force, shortly afterwards, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) revised its travel guidance for Greece.
In an update on Monday, 20 April, the FCDO stated: “Greek authorities have indicated that they will not collect biometric data (fingerprints and photos) for UK travellers as part of EES. Follow the advice of authorities on the ground. If you are a resident in Greece, make sure to show your residence documentation at passport control to ensure you are not registered in EES.”
Greece chose to abandon the new biometric security measures following concerns about the substantial travel disruption they were generating at airports, seriously affecting holidaymakers. The eased EU regulations from Greece are now expected to enhance travel for Brits entering the country, facilitating a more seamless journey without arduous waiting periods and needless hold-ups, reports the Mirror.
Commenting on the EES impact, Luke Petherbridge, director of public affairs at ABTA, said: “While for many the travel experience remains smooth, we’re disappointed and frustrated to see some passengers being caught up in delays due to EES.
“ABTA has been warning destinations and the (European) Commission for some time about the need for proactive steps to be taken to avoid delays, including the full use of contingency measures to stand down biometric checks at busier times, and adequate staffing, especially at peak times.”
The EES was fully rolled out across European airports on April 10, 2026, requiring all Brits travelling to the Schengen zone to “create a digital record” and register their biometric information, including fingerprints and a photograph. It’s required for their initial arrival at the airport border within the Schengen area, and following the first registration, the EES remains valid for three years.
Countries in the Schengen area include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
At present, Greece remains the only country to have eased EU entry requirements for British travellers. The EES system is not required for travel into the Republic of Ireland and Cyprus, as they fall outside the Schengen area.
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There are four principal ways the jet fuel crisis could hit British holidaymakers: rising flight prices, additional fees, cancelled flights and package holiday surcharges (Image: Thomas Barwick via Getty Images)
British holidaymakers are facing soaring flight costs and pricier package holidays — even for those who have already made bookings — as a looming jet fuel shortage threatens to wreak havoc on travel plans.
Triggered by the Iran War and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil exports from the Middle East have ground to a halt compared to earlier this year, leaving European jet fuel reserves severely depleted.
Typically, European nations maintain several months’ worth of jet fuel stockpiles at any given time, according to an IEA report published last week. “Every passing day that the Strait of Hormuz remains shut, Europe is edging closer to supply shortages,” warned Amaar Khan, head of European jet fuel pricing at Argus Media. “The Strait accounts for around 40% of Europe’s jet fuel imports, but no jet fuel has passed the Strait since the war broke out.”
There are four principal ways the jet fuel crisis could hit British holidaymakers: rising flight prices, additional fees, cancelled flights and package holiday surcharges. Each is outlined below.
Several airlines have already begun pushing up ticket prices in response (Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
Rising flight prices
Jet fuel — a refined kerosene-based oil product — represents airlines’ single largest expenditure, accounting for roughly 30% of total operating costs, according to the International Air Transport Association. Since the outbreak of war, jet fuel prices have approximately doubled, with shortages potentially looming on the horizon.
Several airlines have already begun pushing up ticket prices in response. Just last week, it emerged that Virgin Atlantic had hiked some flight prices with an additional £50 fuel surcharge on economy-class tickets, while premium economy fares are rising by £180 and business class by £360.
Air France and KLM prices are also set to increase. Passengers are likely to face an extra €50, pushing the fuel surcharge to €100 (£86.98) on top of the standard fare. Meanwhile, flights to the United States, Canada and Mexico could rise by €70 (£60.89), and an economy return trip could cost an additional €10 (£8.70).
If you have already booked your flights, there is no need to panic. You will not be asked to pay anything extra on your existing air fare retrospectively. Once payment has been made, airlines cannot chase you for further funds — unless the Government raises aviation charges, which does not appear to be on the cards.
Extra fees
Many travellers will have secured their flights months in advance, prior to the US and Israel attacking Iran and fuel prices beginning to surge. Because airlines are unable to increase fares that have already been booked, despite now turning a smaller profit on them, they have begun exploring alternative means of generating additional revenue. American Airlines has announced it will increase checked baggage fees by $10 (£7.40) each for the first and second checked bags and by $150 (£111) for the third checked bag on domestic and short-haul international flights. Southwest Airlines has confirmed it will raise checked baggage fees by $10 for the first and second bags, pushing costs up to $45 (£33) for the first bag and $55 (£40) for the second.
Since travellers frequently add additional luggage shortly before departure, these increases could affect passengers who booked flights prior to the invasion.
No major European carriers have implemented comparable changes.
Last week, International Energy Agency Director Fatih Birol said Europe has “maybe six weeks” of remaining jet fuel supplies and warned the global economy faces its “largest energy crisis.” (Image: Getty Images)
Cancelled flights
Last week, International Energy Agency Director Fatih Birol said Europe has “maybe six weeks” of remaining jet fuel supplies and warned the global economy faces its “largest energy crisis.”
Numerous major carriers have already scrapped flights due to soaring fuel prices and declining demand, with further cancellations expected.
Swedish flag carrier SAS has confirmed it will axe 1,000 flights in April owing to elevated oil and jet fuel prices, having already cancelled a “couple hundred” flights in March. United Airlines revealed that five per cent of flights will be scrapped in the second and third quarters of 2026, while Dutch carrier KLM has cancelled 160 flights for the forthcoming month. Other carriers, such as BA, have suspended entire routes to parts of the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict, while Virgin Atlantic announced earlier this month that it would be permanently axing its London flight to Riyadh from April.
Under UK law, if your flight is cancelled more than 14 days before it is due to depart, you are not entitled to compensation. However, your airline does have to offer you a full refund or help you find an alternative flight.
In the latter case, it’s up to you whether to fly as soon as possible after the cancelled flight, or at a later date that suits you. Although most airlines will book you onto another of their flights to the same destination, if an alternative airline is flying there significantly sooner or other suitable modes of transport are available, then you may have the right to be booked onto that alternative transport instead. You can discuss this with your airline.
Given that airfares may be considerably higher than when you originally booked, opting for an alternative flight rather than accepting a refund could well work out in your favour.
Extra package break costs
A largely overlooked clause buried within package holiday terms and conditions could result in the price of a package holiday rising by hundreds of pounds – even after you’ve already completed your booking and payment. An article by Which? highlighted an obscure clause contained within Package Travel Regulations. It reveals that UK holiday companies can impose a supplementary charge of up to 8% on a package holiday price, without being obliged to offer a free cancellation option, under three particular circumstances.
These circumstances include: a destination introducing additional taxes or other charges, a significant shift in currency exchange rates, or a rise in the price of fuel or power. Given the ongoing Middle East conflict, fuel costs have been climbing considerably, which means package holiday operators could potentially invoke this rule for Brits who have already booked their holidays should these expenses continue to rise.
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