Frank Pick's Hampstead Home Gets Blue Plaque for Tube Legacy
Frank Pick, who shaped London Underground's identity with the roundel and Johnston typeface, is honoured with a blue plaque at his former Hampstead Garden Suburb home.
Category : Airports
UK airports to roll out contactless eGates without passport by 2027
Passengers arriving in the UK can use contactless eGates without showing passports, starting at East Midlands Airport, with national rollout by early 2027.
Brighton woman, 27, dies in Sri Lanka waterfall fall
Valentina Stragliotto, 27, from Brighton, died after slipping 30 metres at Kithal Ella waterfall in Sri Lanka on September 24. She was pronounced dead at Demodara Hospital.
Heathrow third runway delayed to 2039, four years behind schedule
Heathrow's third runway will not open until 2039, four years later than the 2035 target, with planning permission now expected by 2029.
British tourist, 60, dies after Crete sea rescue
A 60-year-old British man died after being pulled unconscious from the water at Kato Gouves beach in Crete on Thursday, authorities report.
Gatwick flights grounded as plane issue closes runway
All flights at London Gatwick were grounded after a technical issue with a departing Boeing 787 closed the runway, with diversions to Luton or Stansted.
Gatwick car park fire destroys over 100 vehicles
A fire at a car park near Gatwick Airport destroyed more than 100 cars, caused millions in damage, and led to an arson arrest.
Bus driver arrested after 14-year-old killed in Portsmouth crash
A 14-year-old schoolboy from Portsmouth died after being struck by a bus on The Hard. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released on bail until November 17.
Lewes Train Crash: Track Buckled on Hottest Day, 30 Injured
A train derailment near Lewes, East Sussex, injured 30 people after a track buckled on the UK's hottest day of 2026, with temperatures reaching 38.1C. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is investigating the weather conditions and track geometry
Man dies in North Circular crash; driver arrested
A 38-year-old man died in a collision between a car and a bus on the North Circular in West London. The 24-year-old car driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Toxic algae warning at Thames bathing site in London
Swimmers are warned to avoid the first official Thames bathing site at Ham due to toxic blue-green algae, linked to heat, low flow, and sewage pollution, raising concerns over Thames Water's treated sewage recycling plan.
British tourist, 34, dies after swimming incident off Zante
A 34-year-old British tourist has died after getting into difficulty while swimming near Marathonisi off Zakynthos, Greece. The Zakynthos Port Authority has launched an investigation into the incident.
Phallic-Shaped ‘Penis Woods’ Felled Despite Petition
Castle Crawford Wood, known as ‘Penis Woods’ for its phallic shape visible from the M74, is being chopped down after Scottish Forestry approved felling, with only the tip remaining despite a 2,700-signature campaign to save it.
Tourist dies in 177ft waterfall fall while taking photo
A 20-year-old tourist from Kentucky died after falling 177 feet at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon while attempting to take a photo at South Falls.
Mother and Baby Die in Boat Capsize Near Statue of Liberty
A woman and a five-month-old baby died after a 22ft motorboat capsized near the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour; Coast Guard rescued a dozen survivors.
Bristol Airport suspends flights after runway defect
Bristol Airport suspends all flights due to runway defect, stranding hundreds. Passengers report poor communication and chaotic scenes as arrivals diverted.
Sofitel Heathrow: Direct T5 Access & Luxury Amenities
Sofitel London Heathrow offers direct covered walkway to Terminal 5, spa, gym, pool, and dining. Rooms from £200. Ideal for stress-free travel.
Heathrow's Drop-off Fees and Liquid Rules for Summer 2026
Over 23 million passengers are expected at Heathrow this summer; drop-off now costs £7 per entry and the 100ml liquid limit has been scrapped for 2 litres.
Heathrow urgent insurance warning for all passengers
Heathrow urges summer travellers to check medical condition declarations with insurers before flying, warning uninsured costs can exceed £25,000.
Man dies after swimming incident at Frinton-on-Sea beach
A man has died after getting into difficulty while swimming at Frinton-on-Sea beach in Essex, just over a week after a mother and daughter died in similar circumstances at West Mersea.
Heathrow engineer died from brain injury after face hit
A Virgin Atlantic engineer, 23, died from a traumatic brain injury after being hit in the face at Heathrow Airport, an inquest heard. A criminal investigation is underway.
Trump announces $22bn Dulles airport rebuild
Trump will announce a $22bn overhaul of Washington Dulles airport, including five new terminals and removal of mobile lounges, after personally reviewing designs.
Boy, 12, dies after falling from barn roof in County Durham
Jaxon Robert Hubery, 12, died after falling from a barn roof in Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Police are investigating.
Warkworth Beach named UK's best hidden beach
Warkworth Beach in Northumberland has been named the UK's best hidden beach, scoring 9.14/10 for sand, sun, and water quality, beating Bamburgh and Whitby.
Kilburn crash: pensioner fighting for life, moped driver arrested
A 70-year-old man is in a life-threatening condition after a moped crash on Kilburn High Road; a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
Greenwich fire: 70 firefighters tackle rooftop garden blaze
Around 70 firefighters and 10 engines tackled a rooftop garden fire in Greenwich early Tuesday. No injuries reported; cordons remain in place.
Two die in Newquay beach tragedy after being pulled from sea
A man and a woman have died after being pulled from the sea at Fistral Beach, Newquay. Emergency services were called at around 9.30pm on July 26.
Water failure at Gatwick leaves passengers without toilets
A water supply failure at Gatwick airport has left passengers without working toilets, bars, or restaurants. Bottled water is being provided while repairs are underway.
Police boat crash near Westminster Bridge injures officers
A police boat carrying armed officers crashed near Westminster Bridge, with casualties receiving emergency treatment. RNLI, police, fire crews, and ambulances are on scene; traffic halted.
Bodycam shows rescue of two boys seconds from drowning
Bodycam footage captures the dramatic rescue of two boys, aged 10 and 12, who were seconds from drowning after becoming trapped beneath Blackpool Pier on May 28.
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