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The Transport Secretary has today unveiled new plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport (Credit: Nub News)
Plans for Heathrow Expansion accelerate as Transport Secretary unveils next steps

By Tilly O'Brien

22nd Oct 2025 | Local News

The UK government progresses Heathrow's third runway plan, emphasizing environmental tests, economic growth, and strict private financing.

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A fire took place in a multi-storey carpark in Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 yesterday (Credit: Nub News)
London Fire Brigade tackles fire at Heathrow Airport

By Tilly O'Brien

2nd Oct 2025 | Local News

Four fire engines and 25 firefighters tackled a car fire at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, 1 October. No injuries reported; cause under investigation.

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Pilots battled fierce crosswinds at Heathrow, with several flights forced to abort landings and circle for a second attempt (credit: SWNS).
Flights forced to abort landings at Heathrow due to strong winds

By SWNS

17th Sep 2025 | Local News

Strong winds at Heathrow Airport forced multiple planes to abort landings on Monday, 15 September.

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The community in Stanwell, near Heathrow, have been protesting outside the former Stanwell Hotel after it was converted into asylum seeker accommodation (credit: SWNS).
Locals near Heathrow protest against all-male asylum seeker hotel

By SWNS

3rd Sep 2025 | Local News

Villagers express concerns over safety and community disruption after The Stanwell Hotel near Heathrow was converted into accommodation for asylum seekers. .

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Junaed Dar used insider access at Heathrow to aid smugglers (credit: NCA).
Ex-Heathrow security manager jailed for 16 years over £2m Colombian cocaine plot

By Nub News Reporter

6th Aug 2025 | Local News

A former Heathrow security manager, Junaed Dar, was jailed for 16.5 years for aiding a £2 million cocaine smuggling plot. Two couriers were also convicted. .

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Plans for a third runway at Heathrow could bring 66 million more passengers a year, but face local opposition (credit: Nub News).
Keir Starmer backs third Heathrow runway in £60bn push to expand UK airports

By Nub News Reporter

31st Jul 2025 | Local News

Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a £45-£60B third runway at Heathrow by 2030, boosting flights by 276k annually amid legal challenges and opposition. .

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Strike action by Heathrow mobility staff is expected to intensify (Credit: Nub News)
Heathrow staff strikes to intensify as tension builds

By Tilly O'Brien

12th Jun 2025 | Local News

Heathrow mobility staff intensify strike over pay. Unite accuses airport of strike-breaking with untrained staff, risking passenger disruption.

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Footage from Big Jet TV shows a man sprinting across a Heathrow taxiway before being detained by airport staff and police. Flights were unaffected (credit: YouTube/Big Jet TV).
Man detained after running across Heathrow taxiway in dramatic tarmac breach

By Nub News Reporter

10th Jun 2025 | Local News

A man was detained after running on Heathrow's taxiway, near an Air Baltic plane. The incident was swiftly handled, with no impact on flights. .

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The Saudia Boeing was left with a hole after a baggage lorry crashed into it at Heathrow Airport (credit: SWNS).
Lorry pierces grounded plane at Heathrow after driver mistakes accelerator for brake

By SWNS

30th May 2025 | Local News

A lorry crashed into a Saudia Boeing 787-9 at Heathrow on 28 May 2025 after the driver confused the accelerator for the brake, leading to delays. .

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Around 800 Wilson James staff working at Heathrow protest over pay (credit: Unite the Union).
Heathrow mobility assistance workers march on airport HQ as strike action escalates

By Cesar Medina

22nd May 2025 | Local News

Around 800 Heathrow workers protest over pay, causing service disruptions; calls grow for management intervention as strikes escalate into summer. .

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