Daily Mirror - Easter getaway chaos: Standstill

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The Mirror says the Easter getaway has begun at a “snail’s pace”, with the RAC warning of traffic jams and more problems for those trying to get to France.

There is good news, however, as the paper says temperatures will reach highs of 18C in parts of the country this Bank Holiday weekend.

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