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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 3 of 5.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow runway 27L closed after grass fire destroys one hectare
A fire near Heathrow Airport’s runway 27L destroyed one hectare of grass on 6 August 2026, forcing a 13-hour closure. Flights were diverted to runway 27R, with British Airways flight BA179 the first to resume service after reopening.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow expansion consultation opens as skills pipeline for Barnet workers at risk
The government has launched a consultation on the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement, which campaigners say is vital to retain engineering and construction skills in Barnet. Without new projects, thousands of apprentices and graduates trained on HS2 could leave the sector, risking future infrastructure delivery.
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Also affecting Heathrow
Borough-wide and national stories that name Heathrow or bear directly on it.
- Roads & Driving · M25
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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