3 h. ago Car and tram crash as services delayed with Fontaines D.C. fans heading to Wythenshawe Park gig

The smash happened on Metrolink's Manchester Airport line

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5 h. ago Exactly how did the wings of two planes collide at Manchester Airport?

We take a detailed look at the incident on the airport taxiway on Friday morning

Politics

10 h. ago 'We're going to Disneyland, but this has put a bit of a downer on it'

Two easyJet planes 'clipped wings' in a small crash at Manchester Airport as they were set to take off

Politics

10 h. ago Andy Burnham brands taxi driver's £170 Manchester Airport fine 'harsh'

“I know there are other complaints about the system"

Economics

10 h. ago Andy Burnham speaks out on taxi driver's £170 Manchester Airport fine

“I know there are other complaints about the system"

Economics

12 h. ago Manchester Airport easyJet crash: All we know after two planes 'clip wings' with investigation underway

Flights were grounded after the two planes made contact

Events

12 h. ago Michael Phelps is right. USA Swimming’s failure runs deeper than medals

The 23-times gold medallist warns of drift and weak leadership. Governance failures, and a troubled safeguarding record, could cost the US more than podium places at LA 2028In three years’ time, the swimming programme for the Los Angeles Olympics will unfold over nine days and nights on the grandest stage the sport has ever known. A purpose-built pool inside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will be the centerpiece of a 38,000-capacity open-air natatorium, transforming the $5bn home of the NFL’s Rams and Chargers into the largest swimming venue in modern history. For the United States, a rare Summer Games on home soil should be a coronation, a chance to showcase the depth of its talent in the country’s most spectacular arena. Yet Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of them all, fears the US swimming program is in no shape to seize the moment.Phelps has launched a withering attack on USA Swimming’s leadership, accusing it of “weak” stewardship, “poor operational controls” and presidi...

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12 h. ago Michael Phelps is right. USA Swimming’s failure runs deeper than medals | Bryan Armen Graham

The 23-times gold medallist warns of drift and weak leadership. Governance failures, and a troubled safeguarding record, could cost the US more than podium places at LA 2028In three years’ time, the swimming programme for the Los Angeles Olympics will unfold over nine days and nights on the grandest stage the sport has ever known. A purpose-built pool inside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will be the centerpiece of a 38,000-capacity open-air natatorium, transforming the $5bn home of the NFL’s Rams and Chargers into what’s said to be the largest swimming venue in history. For the United States, a rare Summer Games on home soil should be a coronation, a chance to showcase the depth of its talent in the country’s most spectacular arena. Yet Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of them all, fears the US swimming program is in no shape to seize the moment.Phelps has launched a withering attack on USA Swimming’s leadership, accusing it of “weak” stewardship, “poor operational controls” ...

Events

13 h. ago Manchester Airport workers filmed removing debris after easyJet planes crash on runway

Two planes collided on the airfield at Manchester Airport this morning

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13 h. ago Manchester airport suspends flights after easyJet planes collide

Two aircraft clipped wings as they taxied to runway for takeoff, with no reports of injuriesFlights were briefly suspended at Manchester airport on Friday morning after two easyJet planes collided with each other, clipping wings as they taxied to the runway for takeoff.The two planes were flying to Paris and Gibraltar. They clipped wings at about 6.30am but were able to return to a stand where all the passengers disembarked. There are no reports of any injuries. Continue reading...

Transport

13 h. ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on August 15 after planes collide on runway

Latest updates on the status of flights from Manchester Airport after two easyJet flights 'clipped wings'

Transport

13 h. ago Manchester Airport flights grounded after EasyJet planes clip wings on ground

Airport officials briefly closed the runway while the aircraft were examined.

Transport

13 h. ago EasyJet issue Manchester Airport passengers update after planes 'clip wings' in runway crash

New flights are being arranged for passengers

Events

13 h. ago 'The whole plane shook': Manchester Airport drama as two easyJet flights crash on runway

Two easyJet flights crashed at Manchester Airport after 'clipping wings' on their way to the runway

Events

14 h. ago Two easyJet planes 'clip wings' as flights cancelled and delayed

Flights were stopped as a precaution while safety checks took place.

Politics

14 h. ago Flights stopped after two easyJet planes collide at major UK airport

Two easyJet planes have collided at Manchester Airport - this is a breaking story and is being constantly updated. Please return to this page for the latest updates.

Transport

14 h. ago Airport chaos hits Britain yet again as planes 'clip wings' at Manchester Airport and stop ALL flights

The incident took place at Manchester Airport at just after 6.30am this morning with people heading on their summer holidays warned to expect delays.

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14 h. ago Manchester airport flight delays after easyJet planes ‘clip wings’ on runway

Passengers are facing delays at Manchester Airport on Friday morning after two easyJet planes appeared to clip wings while taxiing.

Transport

14 h. ago EasyJet issues statement as two planes 'make contact' in Manchester Airport collision

Manchester Airport flights were grounded while checks were made at the scene

Politics

15 h. ago Two planes 'crash' on runway at major UK airport as flights suspended

The two easyJet planes involved won't be leaving Manchester Airport and alternative arrangements will be made for those affected after the 'crash' on the runway

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