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From swapping trains for coaches to bagging bargain accommodation, TikTok creators have some seriously savvy tricks when it comes to travelling on the cheap, writes The Independent’s travel editor Helen Coffey

From turkey to telly, make sure your festive period features lots of these enjoyable activities.

An estimated eight million children live with at least one adult with a substance use disorder. I was one of them.

It can be hard to get the wee ones settled on December 24 amid all the excitement of the day that lies ahead. But there are some things you can do, as well as some things you should avoid, to help the nighttime routine flow better.

While the weather may be cold, there's nothing like getting out and shaking the cobwebs off at one of our local beauty spots

When holidays roll around, many parents begin to appreciate just how tenacious teachers have to be to keep children engaged for weeks at a time. Some, faced with children they describe as “too playful”, “restless” or even “destructive”, may turn to home tutors, holiday lessons at schools or unregulated television…

The RAC predicts Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24 will be the busiest on Britain's main roads - the company has even dubbed December 23 'Frantic Friday'

You could be lucky enough to bag a long-haul holiday for just £89, or a mini-break in one of 80 European destinations

If you're not a fan of staying in on Christmas Eve, we've got you covered - there's plenty to get out and do here in Glasgow from markets and carnivals to fun runs and treasure hunts.