Council Sorry for Destroying £10k Quad Bike
Camden Council apologises after a tenant's £10,000 quad bike was impounded and destroyed due to a breakdown in communication between departments.
Category : Airports
Gatwick Gate Closed 6 Hours After Bee Swarm
A bee swarm forced Gatwick Airport to close a departure gate for six hours. Local beekeepers safely removed the bees, with no flight disruptions.
Fastest Ways to Leave London Marathon 2026 Finish Line
Over 50,000 runners will finish the London Marathon 2026 on The Mall. Find out the quickest routes home by tube, train, or bus on race day.
Stansted Airport Strike: Pay Offer Rejected, Walkout Set for May
Around 100 ABM workers at Stansted Airport will strike from May 3-6 after rejecting a pay offer, citing low wages and high company profits.
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Spanish Airport Shuts for Major Runway Work, Affecting UK Flights
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport in Galicia, Spain, closes for five weeks from April 23 for runway resurfacing, impacting 30 weekly UK flights and over 5,000 British passengers.
Belt Grinding: Airport Habit That Sparks Traveler Fury
Airport moving walkways designed for efficiency become sources of frustration when travelers stand still, blocking others. Discover why 'belt grinding' triggers intense reactions and proper travelator etiquette.
Waitrose Opens First Airport Store at Heathrow T2
Waitrose launches its inaugural airport retail venture at Heathrow Terminal 2 in May, offering meal deals, snacks, and fresh food to travelers through a partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail.
Luton Airport: Pre-Book Security to Skip Queues
A travel expert reveals a free trick to bypass long queues at Luton Airport by pre-booking a security slot online, saving hours of waiting time.
Airlines Urge Early Arrivals Amid New EU Border System Delays
TUI, easyJet, and Jet2 have issued updates advising passengers to arrive early at airports due to significant delays from the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), which requires biometric registration.
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London Airport Travel During 2026 Tube Strikes Guide
Essential travel advice for reaching Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, London City, and Luton airports during planned Tube driver strikes in April, May, and June 2026.
Greece Drops EU Biometric Rules for UK Travelers to Cut Hassle
Greece has removed EU biometric entry requirements for UK passport holders, aiming to reduce airport delays of up to four hours and streamline summer travel.
Heathrow Flights Cancelled, Fuel Shortage Fears Amid Conflict
Flights to the Middle East were cancelled at Heathrow Airport due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, sparking fears of jet fuel shortages and travel chaos across Europe this summer.
New Greenland Airport Opens Remote Arctic Region to Tourism
A new airport in Qaqortoq, Greenland provides direct access to South Greenland's stunning landscapes and cultural heritage for the first time, with regular flights from Nuuk and Iceland.
Stansted Delays Force Passenger to Pay £357 for Missed Flight
Barry Young incurred £357 in costs after security queues at London Stansted caused him to miss his easyJet flight to Edinburgh, highlighting airport accountability issues.
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Spanish Airport Shuts for a Month, Affecting 265,000 Passengers
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport in Galicia closes for runway work, impacting 265,000 passengers and 30 weekly UK flights. Alternative airports and travel tips provided.
Heathrow Record 84.5M Passengers, 7th Busiest Airport 2025
London Heathrow Airport achieved its highest-ever passenger count of 84.5 million in 2025, securing seventh place in the global rankings. The airport remains the world's most connected hub.
Stansted Airport Chaos: Two-Hour Security Queues Strand Passengers
London Stansted Airport descended into chaos as security queues stretched over two hours, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and likely to miss flights due to severe staff shortages.
EU EES Border System Causes Hours-Long Delays at Airports
The EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) has led to significant delays at border checks, with passengers in countries like France and Italy waiting up to three hours, according to airport authorities.
EU's Entry-Exit System Causes Border Chaos for Brits
British travelers face massive delays and missed flights at EU airports due to the new Entry-Exit System, with around 100 EasyJet passengers stranded in Milan.
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Farmers' Fuel Protest Brings Belfast Airport to Standstill
A convoy of tractors and trucks blocked roads near Belfast City Airport, disrupting travel and sparking political debates over fuel taxes and cost-of-living support.
EU Border Chaos: 100+ EasyJet Passengers Miss Flight in Milan
The EU's new Entry Exit System (EES) has caused major disruptions, with over 100 passengers missing an EasyJet flight from Milan to Manchester due to lengthy border queues.
Airport Security: Uncharged Devices Risk Confiscation
Travellers must ensure electronic devices are charged before airport security checks. Uncharged phones or laptops can be confiscated and may lead to boarding denial due to safety protocols.
London Airports Among World's Best Budget Terminals
London Luton and Stansted airports have been recognized among the top 10 best low-cost airline terminals globally in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, highlighting their value for budget travelers.
Milan Airport Chaos: EU Border Checks Cause Fainting, Flight Delays
British holidaymakers faced vomiting and fainting in hours-long queues at Milan's Linate Airport due to new EU border checks, with many missing flights and scrambling for alternatives.
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Contractor Injured in Fall from Jet2 Plane at Manchester Airport
A contractor believed to be an aircraft engineer suffered serious injuries after falling from a Jet2 plane at Manchester Airport, prompting a full investigation.
Jet Fuel Shortage Puts European Summer Holidays at Risk
Airports Council International warns of systemic jet fuel shortages due to Strait of Hormuz closure, threatening summer travel disruptions and higher airfares across Europe.
Jet Fuel Shortages Threaten European Airports in Weeks
European airports warn of jet fuel shortages within three weeks due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, risking summer flights and holidays as prices soar globally.
European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages
Airports Council International Europe warns EU of potential jet fuel shortages within three weeks due to Middle East conflict, sparking fears of flight cancellations and travel chaos.
EU Biometric Border Checks Start Tomorrow, 4-Hour Delays Expected
Holidaymakers face up to four-hour airport delays as the EU's Entry/Exit System launches fully tomorrow, requiring biometric checks for all non-EU travelers including UK passport holders.
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Cardiff Airport Wins Legal Challenge Over £205m Subsidy
The Competition Appeal Tribunal dismissed Bristol Airport's claim that the Welsh government's £205m subsidy package for Cardiff Airport breached competition rules, ending a long-running feud.
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