7 h. ago Several major European airports and airspace closed as all flights grounded

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

Transport

3 d. ago Holiday jet's 'close encounter' flying into Manchester Airport has never been explained

The incident involving a Boeing 737 coming in to land remains unsolved to this day

Transport

3 d. ago British Airways pilots left stunned at Manchester Airport 'near

The incident involving a Boeing 737 coming in to land remains unsolved to this day

Politics

4 d. ago Major USA airport close to cancelling all flights amid government's shutdown

As the US government shutdown reaches the end of its fifth week, one of America's most popular travel hubs has come close to cancelling all landings.

Politics

6 d. ago Familiar embrace of Celtic must tempt Ange Postecoglou but return would be a mistake | John Duerden

The Australian coach’s legacy in Scotland is best left untouched while he needs a period of reflection – not to take the next job that comes alongIt is fair to say that Ange Postecoglou had a hard time during his 40-day stint at Nottingham Forest, but there is perhaps a more difficult test on the way. Being out of work means that his name is automatically going to be linked with available coaching jobs in Europe. It’s a nice problem to have, especially as the northern winter approaches and axes start to fall. There are few available coaches whose fingerprints are still on a major European trophy and who also have recent and major Premier League experience.There have already been changes in England’s top tier with Forest being the main driver, firing Nuno Espírito Santo who then went on to replace Graham Potter at West Ham United, then bringing in Postecoglou and then replacing him with Sean Dyche. In the coming weeks and months, more will follow. There are lots of skill sets that a ...

Politics

7 d. ago Popular Spanish airport closed for hours after drone sighting

The flying drone was discovered near Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

Events

9 d. ago Luke Humphries loses European Championship final after deciding leg drama

Luke Humphries was beaten in the final of the European Championship by Gian van Veen, who picked up his maiden major PDC title thanks to a nerve-shredding final leg decider

Sport

9 d. ago Darts star shows gruesome injury sustained during Michael van Gerwen semi

BLOOD WARNING: Darts star Gian van Veen revealed the gruesome injury he suffered after he beat Michael van Gerwen 11-9 to reach his first major final at the European Championship

Events

1 week ago Nato member’s main airport shuts again after Belarusian balloons disrupt airspace

Flights to and from Vilnius Airport in Lithuania were suspended on Saturday night

Politics

1 week ago Nick Mason is selling his rare Pink Floyd Edition VW Golf Cabriolet at auction to raise money for charity

The Pink Floyd Edition Golf Cabriolet Mk3 is a limited run of special edition cars VW produced to mark its sponsorship of major European rock tours in the 1990s.

Economics

1 week ago Lithuania shuts airports and Belarus border after weather balloon incursion

Vilnius and Kaunas airports closed down after balloons drift into country’s airspace for third time this monthLithuania closed its two biggest airports on Friday and shut crossings on its border with Belarus after helium weather balloons drifted into its territory, the third such occurrence in the Baltic state this month.European aviation has repeatedly been thrown into chaos in recent weeks by drone sightings and other air incursions, including at airports in Copenhagen, Munich and the Baltic region. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Leeds Bradford Airport closes due to 'unforeseen issue with the runway' as flights cancelled

The airport is set to reopen tomorrow morning - with flights cancelled and diverted

Transport

1 week ago Major European capital's airport cancels hundreds of flights due to Storm Benjamin

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport was forced to ground more than 200 flights as winds reached speeds of up to 75mph.

Events

1 week ago European airport shuts after smuggler balloons enter airspace

Some 30 flights and more than 4,000 passengers were affected

Politics

2 w. ago Former Champions League finalists set to have stadium made SMALLER in major renovation ahead of European Championship

GENOA and Sampdoria are set to see their stadium DECREASE in capacity despite plans for construction and rebuilding being submitted. The Italian sides, who share the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, can currently hold around 33,000 spectators but are willing to make that number even smaller in order to modernise. Authorities in Genoa, where the ground is...

Sport

2 w. ago Major airport operations suspended after 'drone spotted in airspace'

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

Events

2 w. ago Flights diverted after drone flies too close to popular European holiday airport

The pilot of the drone faces fines of up to €225,000 (£195,000)

Events

2 w. ago One part of the UK might escape Starmer’s smoking ban, minister admits

Prime minister was warned his flagship plans could see him end up in court over key agreement with the European Union, designed to deal with major issues caused by Britain’s exit from the bloc

Politics

3 w. ago Major European airport cancels ALL flights for one day as Manchester flights to be impacted

Passengers will be contacted by their airline for a rebooking or refund

Transport

3 w. ago Major European city to be paralysed by airport strikes next week

The city's airports are set to grind to a halt on October 14, as strikes by security and ground staff are set to prevent all departing flights from taking off from the European aviation hubs.

Events