Heathrow ruling puts pressure on Government’s roads strategy
Environmental groups claim the Court of Appeal’s ruling casts doubt over the Government’s road-building programme.
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Campaigners win Court of Appeal ruling over Heathrow third runway
Councils affected by the expansion, environmental charities and London Mayor Sadiq Khan brought legal action over Government approval of the plans.
Passengers arriving at Heathrow from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China said little had been done to screen them
Despite some saying that there were doctors on-hand to screen passengers, it seems that many exited the plane without being tested.
Heathrow third runway project ‘delayed by at least 12 months’
The west London hub had hoped to open a third runway by the end of 2026, but said this had been pushed back to either 2028 or 2029.
Bulldozer brought to PM’s constituency for Johnson to fulfil his Heathrow vow
The Labour candidate for the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency laid in front of a bulldozer in opposition to the Heathrow expansion.
Heathrow in talks with union to stop Tuesday’s strike
Passengers are being urged to check with their airline for updates.
Talks aimed at averting Heathrow Airport strikes to resume
The airport has already cancelled 172 flights on Monday and Tuesday ahead of the planned action.
It’s official: Today is the hottest ever July day as Mercury soars to 36.9C at Heathrow
The Met Office said the hottest temperature ever recorded in Britain could still be eclipsed today.
Heathrow third runway will be ‘critical’ for Boris Johnson, says airport boss
Heathrow expansion is “a fait accompli” and will be a “critical part of new prime minister’s agenda”, the boss of the airport said.
Four million pounds worth of gold has been seized at Heathrow by officers investigating a south American drugs cartel
The seizure was made under the proceeds of crime act as it was being transported from the Cayman Islands to Switzerland, via Venezuela.
Heathrow airport publishes third runway masterplan, locals wait for Boris Johnson to ‘lie in front of bulldozers’
Remember when Boris Johnson, the front-runner to become the next Conservative leader and prime minister, promised voters in his west London constituency four years ago that he "would lie down with you in front of those bulldozers and stop the building, stop the construction of that third runway"? Since then, ...
Heathrow passengers will soon be able to keep liquids and laptops inside carry-on bags
Passengers at Heathrow will soon be able to keep liquids and laptops inside their carry-on bags after the airport invested £50 million in new security equipment. Computer tomography security scanners are set to be rolled out over the next few years and will provide a clear picture of a bag’s ...
Stunning flower display installed on board a Heathrow Express service
Passengers travelling to Heathrow were greeted with a stunning flower display today after an on-board show was installed to celebrate the 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. More than 3,000 flowers in total were fitted into a 43 seat, 23-metre long Heathrow Express carriage this morning with a cascade of purple ...
Air hostess over drink-fly limit stopped by police just before boarding flight at Heathrow
American Airlines cabin crew Cynthia Struble, 64, was found to be over the drink drive limit when she was breathalysed and arrested as she was about to step on a morning flight out of Heathrow Airport.
Sajid Javid tells police to use ‘full force of the law’ on climate change protesters who’ve threatened to disrupt Heathrow
More than half a million people have already been disrupted by the climate change crusaders.
Footage of sneak thieves at Heathrow issued to warn travellers never to leave luggage unattended
Daniel Kennedy, 54, and 45-year-old Denise Blackburn were caught on camera nicking the bag in a phone shop at the airport west of London on Halloween last year
Woman avoids jail after getting so drunk on transatlantic flight pilot turned back to Heathrow
Michelle Vanbuskirk, 43, admitted being dunk on an aircraft and assaulting a United Airlines stewardess
Man flew model aircraft near runway at Heathrow Airport three days after scare at Gatwick grounded over 1,000 flights
George Rusu, 38, said it was an accident and blamed a teacher at his local flying club for telling him he was allowed to fly the 1m-long Tundre aircraft in a park just 500 yards from the airport’s flight exclusion zone on Christmas Eve.
Anti-drone measures ‘should have been beefed up at Heathrow BEFORE Army was drafted in’ say security experts
Police have confirmed that "military assistance" has been implemented at the airport after flights were prevented from taking off when a drone was spotted near one of the runways
Flights grounded at Heathrow after reports of drone near airport have now resumed
Flights had been grounded at Heathrow Airport after reports of a drone sighting. They have now resumed "Stuck on the runway at Heathrow - people being selfish flying drones," one traveller tweeted. Another wrote: "We’ve been sitting on the runway at Heathrow for like an hour and a half. A ...
Huge Heathrow gingerbread model welcomes passengers ahead of Christmas break
Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown has unveiled an elaborate gingerbread model of Heathrow Airport to surprise travelling passengers this Christmas. The 50kg construction, built in collaboration with food artist Michele Wibowo, was unveiled at Terminal 5 as passenger numbers ramp up ahead of the big getaway. The hand-made ...
American woman faces jail after getting so drunk on flight pilot had to turn back to Heathrow
Michelle Vanbuskirk, 43, admitted being dunk on an aircraft and assaulting a United Airlines stewardess
Coroner hears cause of death of schoolgirl who died on flight after Heathrow Pret A Manger visit
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, picked up the artichoke, olive and tapenade roll from the chain’s Heathrow Terminal 5, an inquest heard
Boris Johnson’s tactical voting aversion on Heathrow costs taxpayers over £20,000
Boris Johnson’s trip to Afghanistan during a crucial vote on expanding Heathrow airport cost taxpayers at least £20,000, according to newly released documents from the Foreign Office. A Freedom of Information Request submitted by The Ferret revealed that the cost for three members of staff who accompanied the former Foreign ...
Even Tories call for Boris to resign as Theresa May’s Heathrow lies emerge
As Boris Johnson went AWOL on the day he would have had to vote against the Government or with them against his principles on a new Heathrow runway, the Foreign Secretary was ridiculed by all sides. Fellow anti-Heathrow expansion campaigner and international trade minister, Greg Hands could easily have avoided ...
Homeowner next to Heathrow does not mind noisy neighbour
Father of two Harri Patel, 63, said noise "not too bad" despite being airports closest neighbour for 23 years
Businesses in Richmond Upon Thames subsidise Heathrow Airport Tax Cut
Following the recent confirmation of the expansion to Heathrow Airport, and subsequently Zac Goldsmith’s resignation, it is unsurprising that rising property taxes were the topic of conversation as Nick Clegg and Liberal Democrat candidate Sarah Olney recently met with Richmond High Street business owners. Whilst businesses in Richmond upon Thames ...
Heathrow: Over 40,000 Noise Complaints Made by Same 10 People
Almost half of the 87,201 noise complaints made about Heathrow Airport over the last year were made by the same ten people, according to official statistics. The airport received an average of 274 complaints a day between the start of July and end of September, but just ten people made 48.86 per ...
The Case Against Heathrow Is Not The Case For Gatwick
It’s Either a Third Runway or No Runway, But Theresa May is on course to do both. The easiest way to spot a failing campaign is to seek out the one that argues the shortcomings of its opponent rather than championing its own merits. After years of deliberation, costly enquiries ...
London Flights Grounded at City, Gatwick and Heathrow
If you've picked today to travel out of London, you may be in for a bit of a shock. A series of incidents has resulted in flights been grounded at London City, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Black Live Matter protesters stormed onto the runway at London City Airport leading to ...
Team GB Make Final Descent into Heathrow for Heroes Welcome
Team GB's chartered 747 is making its final approach into London Heathrow Airport as Team GB's athletes return for a heroes welcome. The aircraft has been re-named ‘victoRIOus’, given special flight code BA2016 and had its nose painted gold in celebration of the team's achievements. For Team GB’s homecoming, it also ...
Black Lives Matter Protest Blocks Routes to Heathrow Airport
By Charles Hibbert Black Lives Matter protests have spread across the UK, blocking roads angering holidaymakers heading to Heathrow. The A45 near Birmingham, along with tramlines in Nottingham have also been brought to a standstill due to the large protests, which is part of a campaign to raise awareness of ...
Restaurant Review – The Perfectionists’ Café, Heathrow
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food It’s no secret that airport dining has never been saluted with any real positive acclaim. A number of benefactors contribute to the less than superb reputation, though the most prominent is, perhaps, the often necessary rush throughout the period of time between passing through ...
Heathrow and Europe: Boris Johnson’s Career Ending Moves
This summer could well be the end of Boris Johnson. If Britain votes to stay in the EU and plans for Heathrow expansion get the go-ahead from the PM, there is arguably no way back for the Uxbridge and South Ruislip MP who has spent a large chunk of his ...
Heathrow: The Worst Recommendation (Except for all the Others)
So Sir Howard’s Commission has returned its recommendation. After two and a half years of deliberation, pie-in-the-sky proposals, costly marketing campaigns and self-centred political lobbying we have come to the conclusion that you simply can’t move a hub with deliverable expansion proposals. It is the worst recommendation, except for all ...
Virgin launches first direct flights between Detroit and Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic are expanding their LHR destination list to include direct flights to the Detroit. They'll be the first British airline to fly direct to the home of Motown when the new service begins on June 1. Daily flights will serve both business and leisure passengers, with business, premium economy ...
Coronavirus UK – Airports say they will close ‘within weeks’ without Government support
Trade body the Airport Operators Association urged ministers to unveil a series of measures to help airports amid dwindling passenger numbers.
Virgin Atlantic ask staff to take 8 weeks of unpaid leave
The move is the only way they can reduce outgoings without making job losses, the airline said.
‘Gross failures and neglect’ contributed to death of man in detention centre
The Home Office and other agencies came under fire in the ruling by a jury at the inquest.
Paul Golding leader of far-right political group Britain First denies terrorism offence
Paul Golding, 38, is accused of refusing to provide a PIN code to his electronic devices when stopped at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4
Top 10 things to do in Perth
The introduction of Qantas’ direct flight from London to Perth has made a visit to the WA capital a lot more attractive.
Exclusive: Home Office attempted to deport man unfit to fly shackled in an ambulance
'Such conduct should be heavily criticised not only as being clearly unreasonable but also inhumane’ said lawyer Maria Petrova-Collins
Home Office still separating families not deported on chartered flight to Jamaica
As MPs slam the Government for deleting the phrase ‘institutionally racist’ from a report on the Windrush Scandal, we reveal what those at the brunt of Home Office policy are still suffering.
Britain First leader Paul Golding charged under the Terrorism Act
Paul Golding was stopped on his way back from a trip to the Russian Parliament in Moscow.
Boris Johnson’s new chair for crucial climate conference took donations from energy interests
By Zak Derler, Desmog UK