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3 weeks ago

Fears Heathrow's move to raise airport fees by excessive' 17% will push up fares

Heathrow seeks to raise landing fees by 17% to fund £10bn investment, which airlines warn will increase air fares.
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3 weeks ago

50th anniversary of the Picadilly line's short-lived terminus station

On the day it opened, the first train, a six-car 1973 tube stock, arrived at the new terminus, driven by Instructor/Driver Danny Woodward and accompanied by the London Underground's Chief Operating Officer, Mr J Graeme Bruce.
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1 month ago

The London Buzz - 2nd July 2025

Army may take over Olympic legacy equestrian centre in Shooters Hill.
Heathrow Airport fire issues linked to a substation were unresolved for seven years.
Harris Academy South Norwood will stage the first school production of Frozen.
Lewisham GP practice begins UK-first PrEP pilot for HIV prevention.
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1 month ago

British Airways flight forced to turn back to Heathrow days after the Air India plane crash - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The aircraft returned to Heathrow as a standard precaution after reports of a technical issue. The flight landed safely with crew and customers disembarking as they normally would, and our teams worked hard to get their journeys back on track as soon as possible.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Passenger jet forced to return to London Heathrow after windscreen cracks

A flight returned safely to Heathrow shortly after takeoff due to a reported fault, with all passengers accommodated thereafter.
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2 months ago

Heathrow boss sorry for sleeping through outage with phone on silent

Heathrow's CEO regretted being unreachable during a power outage that disrupted 200,000 passengers, emphasizing the challenges in crisis communication.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Heathrow workers' strike may intensify - union

Unite's strike is driven by a pay dispute, with members at Heathrow earning 10% less than their Gatwick counterparts, impacting essential mobility services.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Fire Briefly Disrupts Heathrow Airport Train Service

Train service disruptions at Heathrow caused by track fire, leading to delays and cancellations.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Three dead and three taken to hospital after crash near Heathrow Airport

Three individuals tragically lost their lives and three others were hospitalized following a serious crash near Heathrow Airport late at night on March 21.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Heathrow substation fire not suspicious, police say

The Heathrow airport shutdown due to a substation fire is not being treated as suspicious by police.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Heathrow Airport to close Friday after fire knocks out power to part of London

Heathrow Airport closed Friday due to an electrical fire, impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
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fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Heathrow airport shutdown creates travel chaos

Heathrow airport is closed due to a major power outage from a nearby fire, impacting thousands of flights.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Heathrow Airport to close Friday after fire knocks out power to part of London

Heathrow Airport closed Friday due to an electrical fire, impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire

Heathrow had enough power capacity to remain open despite the substation fire, yet it shut down, raising questions about its emergency response.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Heathrow Airport: flights slowly resume after 'unprecedented' fire cut power to Europe's busiest airport

A fire at an electrical substation caused significant flight cancellations and diversions affecting over 291,000 passengers between Irish airports and Heathrow.
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4 months ago

Blissful': Heathrow's standstill brings rare silence to nearby villages

Usually we get an early morning call and a late-night goodnight, describing the unsociable times that massive, long-haul jets land and takeoff. Days like today are blissful because we can go about our normal lives.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
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How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?

The fire at Heathrow Airport exposed vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure's reliance on a single power source.
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6 months ago
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At a glance: what was in Rachel Reeves speech?

The UK government is backing significant infrastructure projects aimed at boosting economic growth and employment.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?

The fire at Heathrow Airport exposed vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure's reliance on a single power source.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A bumpy ride and twin panda cubs: photos of the day Friday

A fire at a substation caused Heathrow Airport to shut down for 24 hours, affecting countless passengers.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Anger as hotel prices near Heathrow Airport soar amid ongoing closure

Heathrow closure due to fire causes massive travel disruption with 1,350 flights affected, leading to soaring hotel prices nearby.
fromBBC News
4 months ago

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Heathrow Airport is closed for a day due to a fire, leading to extensive flight cancellations and passenger rights regarding refunds and rebooking.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Heathrow to expand two terminals ahead of third runway

Heathrow is set to announce a significant investment plan to expand its terminals and lay groundwork for a new runway.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
8 months ago

Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25

"A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport. The incident involving a blue Mercedes and a red Yamaha occurred at around 10.45am on November 17."
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago

Flights cancelled at Gatwick and Heathrow as chaos continues

"Both Gatwick and Heathrow airports faced significant flight disruptions on Monday, primarily due to air traffic control staff shortages and adverse weather conditions, leading to multiple cancellations and impacts on thousands of passengers."
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