London Heathrow airport now 'fully operational' after electricity station fire
Europe's busiest airport resumed flights on Saturday morning, but further disruption is expected as it tries to relocate planes, passengers and crew.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Heathrow's latest plans for a third runway, saying it's "so important" for Britain to "trade with countries around the world". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Justine Bayley says she has not been offered any compensation from the government over Heathrow's expansion, but fears a third runway would mean that she will need ear defenders "every time I open the front door". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Justine Bayley, who has actively campaigned against plans for a third runway at Heathrow for more than ten years, says village communities will be "destroyed" if the airport's expansion goes ahead. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Passengers at Heathrow Airport said they felt 'reassured', after the airport said it was "fully operational" Saturday, a day after a power station fire brought it to a standstill. The shutdown affected..
Flights from Heathrow Airport have resumed after a fire at an electrical substation in west London led to flight cancellations and power cuts. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at..
Flights take off from Heathrow Airport after a fire at a substation in west London sparked a day of travel chaos.
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