ONE happy couple were relieved to beat the blockades and get to the church on time.

Mike and Rachel Carnell from Hay-on-Wye (pictured centre) arrived at the romantic setting of Gretna Green just before the crisis began.

They tied the knot on Saturday with many members of their family present but began to worry about being stranded in Scotland.

Fortunately they managed to limp all the way back to Craven Arms before stumbling upon a stocked-up petrol station.

"It was wonderful and we were so happy to get home okay," said Mike.