37 m. ago Heathrow Airport closed all day as tourists warned not to travel amid huge fire

Heathrow Airport has been forced to close for the entire day after a huge fire at an electrical substation supplying the complex, with all operations into and out of the country's busiest airport scrapped

Events

39 m. ago Flight chaos across the world with hundreds of planes forced to divert or turn around as London's Heathrow Airport shuts due to fire

London 's biggest terminals - which facilitates upwards of 200,000 travelers a day - were forced to shut down on Friday after a fire at a nearby substation caused a major power outage.

Events

40 m. ago Heathrow airport closed: more than 100 flights diverted after substation fire causes power outage

Travellers warned to stay away amid ‘significant disruption’ after fire in Hayes causes power outageFull report: Hayes fire sparks major power outageSome more details from Flightradar24, which says that more than 1,000 flights will be impacted by the sudden closure of Heathrow today.“Today’s total closure of London-Heathrow will affect at least 1,351 flights to/from LHR,” the flight tracker said in a post on Bluesky, “That doesn’t include any flights that might be canceled or delayed due to aircraft being out of position.” Continue reading...

Society

49 m. ago Heathrow Airport closed: What are your rights if your flight is cancelled?

The closure has caused major travel disruption, with at least 120 Heathrow-bound flights forced to divert

Society

52 m. ago Heathrow airport closed – live: All flights cancelled after major power outage caused by fire in west London

Heathrow has urged passengers not to travel to the airport today 'under any circumstances'

Society

56 m. ago Heathrow Airport closed all day after massive substation fire causing travel chaos

Heathrow Airport will be closed all day today after a huge fire at an electrical substation supplying the hub

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65 m. ago Detentions of European tourists at US borders spark fears of traveling to America

U.S. authorities have arrested and detained Canadian and European travelers at U.S. borders in recent weeks

Politics

66 m. ago Genius bread storage hack that doesn't involve a single speck of mould

Consumer expert Alice Beer has shared the "best way" to store your bread, and it doesn't involve a bread bin - but it can help to keep it fresh for much longer

Politics

66 m. ago 'Prettiest' UK town with leafy streets, famous tea room and lido

The northern town named one of the UK's prettiest with bluebell woods, a brewery and a lido

Politics

97 m. ago Heathrow Airport live updates: London's biggest airport will be SHUT all day on Friday after massive power cut following substation blaze

More than 200,000 travel through the airport a day - with the chaos expected to have drawn out effects over the weekend.

Society

99 m. ago Heathrow Airport is CLOSED for at least 24 hours: Travellers warned do NOT come to terminals on Friday after electricity substation fire

A Heathrow spokesperson said: 'Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage across the airport due to a large fire at a nearby electrical substation.'

Events

1 hour ago Hayes fire: Heathrow airport closed after blaze at electrical substation in west London

Passengers advised not to travel to the airport, which would be closed until midnight on Friday due to a substation fire London’s Heathrow airport has been closed until midnight on Friday after a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport caused a “significant power outage” and left thousands of homes without power.In a statement on its website and shared on social media, Heathrow airport said all passengers were advised not to travel to the airport. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Spanish city's urgent plans to expand major airport with £1.4bn injection

Spain could soon start work on one of it's most busiest airports to keep up with increased capacity, despite growing concerns from fed-up locals and environmentalists

Economics

2 h. ago Major UK supermarket spotted chaining up cleaning products with nets

One shopper in the UK was left baffled after discovering a packet of £14 washing capsules had been wrapped in what appeared to be a security net aimed to deter shoplifters

Politics

3 h. ago Urgent warning to British passport holders visiting Europe this summer

ABTA – The Travel Association is urging Brits to check their passports ahead of their summer holiday, as swathe of tourists are still being stung by a four-year old rule

Events

3 h. ago TUI, easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair passengers told to avoid seat 11A on flights

The best and worst seats on a plane have been revealed by a plumbing expert - and there is one particular spot that you should always swerve if you possibly can

Politics

4 h. ago We're the Songs of Praise superfans, we travel thousands of miles around Britain to get to EVERY recording

Trevor and Christine Ransome, a couple in their 80s, have travelled as far and wide as Glasgow and Penzance to appear in dozens of recordings of Songs of Praise.

Politics

4 h. ago Europe's 'best seaside town' with incredible beach just three hours from UK

Often overshadowed by more its more flashy neighbours, this petite village in Greece is equally abundant in natural beauty and historical significance, but with an added dose of quiet charm

Politics

4 h. ago Dental MAYHEM: A quarter of Brits who can't get a dentist appointment resort to 'using pliers' or 'Turkey teeth', shock report finds

Health leaders urged the Government to 'pick up pace and keep its promises' on NHS dentistry, to avoid patients 'reaching for pliers or cheap flights'.

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4 h. ago Huge rise in women over 65 who are still working: A record one in 10 now keep going beyond time to claim state pension

Figures yesterday showed a record one in ten women aged 65 and over are now in work.

Economics