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A unique tribute to Heathrow Airport's 80th anniversary has been unveiled, with part of a commissioned poem etched in giant letters into a nearby field. The artwork, created by writer David Larbi, is designed to be seen exclusively by passengers flying above the west London hub. Larbi's piece, titled “Gateway To The World”, includes the line: “a place where we're more than allowed to have our heads up in the clouds”.

About 6.7 million people flew through the airport in April, a 5% drop compared with the same period last year. The fall reflected the impact from the Iran conflict and short-term adjustments to travel plans, the airport said. However, the number of transfer passengers transiting for onward flights rose 10% in April year-on-year, as travellers rerouting to Asia and Oceania switched to the Heathrow instead of using rival hubs in the Gulf such as Dubai and Doha.

While Heathrow has temporarily absorbed demand from elsewhere, passenger numbers for the rest of the year are likely to be impacted whilst there is significant uncertainty in the Middle East.

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.

BBC Two men have been charged in connection with a suitcase robbery where pepper spray caused injuries at London's Heathrow Airport. Tyrone Richards, 31, and Anton Clarke-Butcher, 24, have both been charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of administering a noxious substance, HM Courts and Tribunal Service staff said. The charges follow an investigation into an assault at the multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 on Sunday.

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There will be major disruption to the Elizabeth line this weekend, with most of the core network closed and no trains to Heathrow Airport. Transport for London ( TfL) says that due to essential engineering works, there will be significant changes to Elizabeth line services on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November 2025. Because of that, the core tunnelled section of the Elizabeth line will be completely closed between Paddington and Abbey Wood / Stratford.

Just before 5 o'clock, someone raised the alarm that something was amiss when 21 people had fallen sick in rapid succession after exposure to chemical fumes. Emergency personnel rushed to the scene to deal with the "possible hazardous materials incident." All the victims were treated on site-except for one person who was taken to a hospital as a precaution. The symptoms were said to include breathing problems and dizziness.

A terminal at Heathrow Airport was evacuated Monday because of possible hazardous material, the London Fire Brigade said. A Heathrow spokesperson said the check-in area at Terminal 4 was closed and evacuated while emergency services responded. The terminal was evacuated as a precaution, the fire department said. The airport asked passengers not to travel to the terminal. Crowds of passengers could be seen outside. All other terminals were operating.

Due to a technical issue, the Central Terminal Area tunnel for Terminals 2 and 3 is currently closed. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and apologise for any disruption.

Marks & Spencer has opened its first-ever airside supermarket in London Heathrow Airport, allowing passengers to buy meals and snacks before their flights.

Heathrow Airport announced plans to demolish the old Terminal 1 and expand Terminal 2 as part of a £10 billion investment. The rebuilding will enable an increase of 10 million passengers per year, marking a 12% capacity growth.

What is known as the movement area of the airport is the entire airside. We have to consider all movement in this area, whether it's wildlife or something else.

A Delta Air Lines flight returning to Heathrow due to a cracked windscreen landed safely, ensuring the safety of its 188 passengers and 12 crew members.

The driver must have probably been trying to perform a safety protocol manoeuvre where, when approaching the aircraft, they hit the brakes on multiple occasions.