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86 stories from and about Heathrow, mostly airports, tube & rail, roads & driving. The most recent ran on 20 September 2026. Page 1 of 5.
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Tube & Rail · HeathrowElizabeth Line vs Heathrow Express: Fare and journey comparison
Travellers heading to Heathrow Airport from London Paddington have two main rail options: the Elizabeth Line and the Heathrow Express. While the Heathrow Express is faster, the Elizabeth Line offers more direct travel across central London and a new fare structure from March 2026.
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Airports · HeathrowFour jailed over tear gas incident at Heathrow Terminal 3
Four men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a violent incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3. The men discharged CS spray in a lift, affecting people in a nearby cafe, and a woman had her suitcase stolen.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway needs climate policy change, advisers say
Heathrow's proposed third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies, according to the Climate Change Committee. Expansion is conditional on the aviation industry funding cleaner fuels and carbon removal technologies.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow expansion faces climate emissions hurdle
The Climate Change Committee has stated that Heathrow expansion cannot move forward unless the aviation industry drastically reduces its climate emissions. International flight costs could rise by hundreds of pounds by 2050 to fund these reduction measures.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowM4 traffic stopped near Heathrow due to medical incident
All traffic on the M4 motorway was stopped on Tuesday morning due to a medical incident. Long delays were reported in the vicinity of Heathrow Airport as a result of the disruption.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow passenger numbers fall 2.1% in August despite busiest ever day
Heathrow Airport recorded 7.87 million passengers in August, a 2.1 per cent decrease year-on-year. The airport experienced its busiest ever day on August 2, with nearly 272,000 passengers, and 98 per cent of travellers cleared security in under five minutes.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowCrash blocks lane on major road near Heathrow
A collision has blocked a lane on a major road close to Heathrow Airport, leading to significant traffic delays. The incident is affecting travel for those heading to or from the busy international hub.
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Airports · HeathrowConnecticut Family Faces Second Night Sleeping on Heathrow Floor
An American family from Connecticut is facing a second night sleeping on the floor at Heathrow Airport after their flight was diverted. They were told hotels were full and given a non-working contact number.
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Heathrow Airport Road Closure Amid Emergency Incident
A major road near Heathrow Airport was shut down on Tuesday evening following an emergency services incident. The closure led to considerable disruption for travellers and local commuters.
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Airports · HeathrowNATS Investigates Flight System Issue Causing Airport Chaos
National Air Traffic Services is investigating a flight processing system issue that led to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays across major UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted. The disruption caused significant passenger inconvenience and airport operational challenges.
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Airports · HeathrowNats boss meets minister as flight chaos hits 1,300 cancellations
The head of Nats, the UK's air traffic control provider, met with the transport secretary on Wednesday following a technical issue that caused over 1,300 flight cancellations. The disruption, which began on Tuesday, has affected tens of thousands of passengers, with Heathrow and Gatwick among the most impacted airports.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway expansion gets government backing
Chancellor John Healey has given the government's full backing to a third runway at Heathrow Airport, a £49 billion project facing criticism over its economic viability and environmental impact. Airlines and the Mayor of London remain opposed.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowM25 traffic chaos hits Heathrow Airport due to broken-down car
A broken-down car on the M25 is causing substantial traffic delays, significantly impacting journeys to Heathrow Airport. The incident is affecting northbound traffic, leading to congestion.
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Tube & Rail · HeathrowElizabeth Line Vandalism Causes Severe Heathrow Delays
Severe delays are affecting Heathrow Airport services on the Elizabeth Line. The disruption is caused by vandalism that occurred at Kensal Green. This is a live update on the ongoing situation.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow flight delayed by emergency slide at Montreal
A British Airways flight destined for London Heathrow experienced a delay of over two hours after an emergency evacuation slide deployed unexpectedly on the ground in Montreal. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 5, and affected subsequent operations.
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Tube & Rail · HeathrowGrass fires disrupt trains to Heathrow and close runway
A trackside grass fire near North Kensington caused widespread disruption to rail services serving Heathrow Airport on Saturday. A separate fire on the airport's airfield also led to the temporary closure of its southern runway.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow runway closed by grass fire, causing passenger disruption
A grass fire near Heathrow Airport's southern runway forced the closure of one runway, causing flight disruptions and passenger frustration. Emergency services quickly resolved the incident, and both runways are now operational.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway plans face growing opposition
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, which would involve demolishing villages including Harmondsworth, Sipson, and Longford, are facing increasing opposition. The Mayor of London and Transport for London have formally declared their stance against the expansion.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow expansion could revive Elizabeth line to Staines
Plans for an Elizabeth line extension to Staines are being reconsidered following concerns about public transport capacity for a potential Heathrow Airport expansion. The London Assembly Transport Committee has written to the Secretary of State for Transport about the issue.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway opposed by London mayor over £9bn transport costs
The London mayor and Transport for London have formally opposed Heathrow’s third runway plans, citing £9bn in unfunded transport upgrades, 60,000 additional daily car trips, and reduced noise respite for residents. The government will decide on next steps later in 2026.
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M25 Gridlock: Three Crashes Cause 90-Minute Delays
Three separate multi-vehicle accidents brought significant disruption to the M25 on the afternoon of September 20, 2026. The incidents, occurring between junctions 5 and 13, resulted in delays of up to 90 minutes and six miles of queuing traffic.
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Barons Court Station and Tube Lines Closed This Weekend
Barons Court station will be shut from Friday, September 18, to Sunday, September 20, for refurbishment. Several Tube and Overground lines will also see partial or full closures across Greater London over the weekend.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonGWR trains diverted to Euston during Dolphin Junction repairs
Great Western Railway services will be diverted to London Euston instead of Paddington on several weekends in late 2026 due to essential repairs at Dolphin Junction. The £27.8 million project will also see the Elizabeth line closed between Maidenhead/Heathrow and Paddington.
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Airports · LutonLuton Airport raises drop-off fee to £9
London Luton Airport has increased its drop-off fee to £9 for a 12-minute stay, marking the second price hike in under a year. The airport cited a desire to promote sustainable transport, while the RAC noted a wider trend of rising charges at UK airports.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonPiccadilly Line faces severe delays after signal failure
Severe delays are affecting services on the Piccadilly Line. The disruption is a result of a signal failure, impacting journeys for many Londoners. Further updates on restoration are awaited.
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UK airport expansion must be sustainable and regional, says expert
UK airport expansion presents an opportunity to build modern, efficient, and low-carbon aviation hubs. Experts urge that growth must be balanced regionally and sustainability embedded from the outset, with designs accounting for future climate conditions.
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Airports · All LondonNats apologises after 2,000 flights cancelled in major air traffic failure
National Air Traffic Services has apologised for a major technical failure on September 8 that led to over 2,000 flight cancellations and hundreds of thousands of passenger delays. The Ministry of Defence has denied that a military aircraft caused the disruption.
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WorldSewage leak disrupts Overground and Bakerloo lines
A sewage leak on the railway line at Watford High Street caused significant disruption to the Overground and Bakerloo lines on Friday afternoon. Further issues affected the Elizabeth line and services between Watford Junction and London Euston.
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Airports · All LondonThousands of UK flights cancelled; passengers denied compensation
More than 2,000 UK flights have been cancelled since Tuesday, September 8, due to a technical fault with National Air Traffic Services (Nats). The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated the incident is likely to be classed as 'extraordinary circumstances', meaning airlines are not legally required to pay compensation to affected passengers.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonPerson dies after track incident on Elizabeth line
A person has died following an incident on the railway in the Hayes area. Emergency services were called to the scene early this morning, leading to significant disruption on the Elizabeth line.
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Tube & Rail · LondonTube Lines Face Severe Delays After Track Casualty and Signal Failures
Passengers experienced widespread disruption across London's transport network on September 9, with multiple Tube lines and London Tramlink suffering severe delays and service suspensions due to a casualty on the tracks, signal failures, and vandalism.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonRail disruption west of Paddington to last until Wednesday
Rail passengers face a fifth day of reduced services west of London Paddington after a fire damaged power equipment beside the tracks. The disruption, caused by vandalism, is expected to last until at least the end of Wednesday.
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Air traffic system fault causes nearly 2,000 flight cancellations
A fault in the national air traffic control provider's flight processing system led to the cancellation of nearly 2,000 flights across the UK. The disruption affected thousands of passengers on Tuesday and Wednesday, with investigations now underway.
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Nats computer fault causes UK airport disruption until weekend
A computer fault at the National Air Traffic Service (Nats) has caused significant disruption across UK airports, with the impact expected to last until at least the weekend. Nats engineers have resolved the technical issue, but airlines are working to reposition aircraft and crew.
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Nats System Failure Cancels 1,300 Flights
More than 1,300 flights were cancelled across UK airports on Tuesday due to a system failure at air traffic control provider Nats. Disruption continued into Wednesday, with Heathrow and Gatwick reporting further cancellations. Nats has ruled out a cyber attack as the cause.
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UK air traffic failure: Over 1,000 flights cancelled or delayed
A technical failure in the National Air Traffic Services flight processing system caused over 1,000 flights to be cancelled or delayed across the UK. Heathrow and Gatwick airports were the most affected, with disruption expected to continue into Wednesday.
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Airports · StanstedStansted passengers told to return duty-free after Nats system failure
London Stansted Airport advised passengers with cancelled flights to return duty-free purchases following widespread disruption. National Air Traffic Services (Nats) identified a problem in its flight processing system, leading to over 400 flight cancellations nationwide.
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Airports · LondonFlight disruption: Your rights explained
UK passengers are experiencing significant travel disruption, including long delays and potential flight cancellations, because of a technical problem affecting air traffic control services. Airports including London Heathrow are impacted, and passengers are being reminded of their rights regarding care, assistance, and compensation.
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Thousands delayed as air traffic control system fails
Thousands of holidaymakers are experiencing flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick airports. A technical fault with the air traffic control's flight processing system has led to widespread disruption, expected to continue until at least 9pm.
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Airports · LondonNats Technical Fault Disrupts Flights at Major UK Airports
A technical problem with air traffic control provider Nats caused significant flight disruptions across major UK airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted, leaving passengers stranded on planes and facing extended delays.
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