Christmas traffic jams cities

Sunday 05 December 1993 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

HUGE TRAFFIC jams built up around shopping centres throughout the country yesterday as Christmas shoppers came out in force. There were an estimated 40,000 customers by 11am at the Metrocentre in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. A five-mile queue built up at the M25 turn-off to the Lakeside shopping centre, Thurrock, Essex. At Selfridges, in London, there was a two-and-a-half hour wait to see Santa Claus.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Christmas traffic jams cities

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering