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Airports · GatwickGatwick second runway approved after Court of Appeal rejects campaigners
The Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge by local campaign groups on 4 August 2026, clearing the way for Gatwick Airport’s second runway. The £2.2 billion project, approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025, will increase annual flights by 100,000 and is expected to open by 2030.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick expansion approved: 100,000 more flights a year from 2030
Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion expansion will proceed after the High Court dismissed a legal challenge by campaigners. The project will move the emergency runway 12 metres north, allowing 100,000 additional flights annually from 2030, affecting noise levels and local communities.
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Roads & Driving · M25Cobham Services on M25 runs out of fuel between Junctions 9 and 10
Cobham Services on the M25 has no fuel available for drivers in either direction between Junctions 9 and 10. The operator confirmed the outage affects one of the busiest stretches of the motorway network, with no immediate timeline for resupply.
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Tube & Rail · LondonThameslink warns of 43% rise in passenger falls at London stations
Greater Thameslink Railway has reported 93 passenger falls at London stations in 2026, a 43% increase on the same period last year. The operator is urging travellers to avoid rushing, particularly those heading to Luton or Gatwick airports.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonM23 crash shuts northbound lanes near Gatwick Airport for six hours
A multi-vehicle collision on the M23 northbound near Gatwick Airport caused lane closures and delays for six hours on 12 September. National Highways confirmed five vehicles were involved, with no serious injuries reported. All lanes reopened by 20:30.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonM23 and A13 closed after separate multi-vehicle crashes near London airports
Two major roads near London airports were closed on 14 October after separate multi-vehicle crashes. The M23 near Gatwick and the A13 near Rainham both saw lane closures and diversions, causing delays for commuters and airport-bound traffic.
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