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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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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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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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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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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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Tube & Rail · LondonPaddington fire halts Heathrow trains, disrupts Elizabeth line
A fire near London Paddington station caused an electricity supply failure, halting all services to Heathrow Airport and disrupting the Elizabeth line. Disruption was expected to last until at least 7.15pm on Saturday.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Traffic Gridlock Near Heathrow After Incident
Traffic on the M25 motorway experienced a complete standstill on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, near Heathrow Airport. The obstruction, which occurred close to Junction 14, led to significant delays and queues.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowM25 blocked near Heathrow after crash
The M25 was blocked near Heathrow Airport on Tuesday morning due to a crash. Traffic was significantly delayed in the area as emergency services responded to the incident.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowBroken-down car causes M25 delays near Heathrow
A broken-down car has led to significant traffic delays on the M25 motorway close to Heathrow Airport. Motorists experienced disruption as a result of the incident.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 lanes closed after lorry breakdown and crash near Heathrow and Dartford
Two lanes on the M25 clockwise carriageway are closed at Junction 14 after a lorry broke down, causing delays back to Staines. A separate crash involving a van and car has shut one lane at Junction 2, though traffic is moving.
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