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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow third runway gets government go‑ahead, Chancellor says
Chancellor John Healey told the House of Commons that the government has approved the Heathrow third runway, a £33bn scheme projected to add 756,000 flights a year. The Treasury’s own appraisal puts the net present value between minus £23.4bn and minus £62.5bn. The public consultation ended on 1 September 2026.
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Local News · All LondonGatwick Airport runway closed due to departing aircraft issue
London Gatwick Airport's runway was closed this afternoon due to a technical issue with a departing aircraft. All flights were grounded, with some diverted to other airports, as teams worked to resolve the problem.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBoeing 747 declares Mayday after Heathrow rain causes electrical failure
A Boeing 747 cargo plane flying from Heathrow to Hong Kong declared a Mayday after a series of electrical failures. Water had entered the aircraft before departure due to a cargo door being left open in the rain, causing critical system malfunctions.
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