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Image showing elevator involved in the second incident (credit: HSE).
British Airways fined over £3 million after two workers seriously injured in falls at Heathrow

By Cesar Medina

16th May 2025 | Local News

British Airways fined £3m for serious staff injuries in Heathrow incidents due to safety failings with elevator gaps. HSE cites foreseeable risks. .

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 Around 500 Heathrow Wilson James workers will take further strike action, starting tomorrow (Credit: Nub News)
Passenger assistance staff at Heathrow to begin strike action tomorrow

By Tilly O'Brien

23rd Apr 2025 | Local News

Around 500 Wilson James workers at Heathrow will strike from 24 April 2025 for fair pay, demanding parity with Gatwick peers. Unite supports the action.

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The Elizabeth line has given Heathrow a wider ‘catchment’ of passengers, but could the line be extended further? (credit: TfL).
London Assembly urges new rail links to Heathrow amid expansion plans

By Local Democracy Reporting Service

2nd Apr 2025 | Local News

Heathrow needs improved rail links amid expansion plans, with calls for new connections to Berkshire and Surrey to handle rising passenger numbers. .

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Dr Debojyoti Das is a member of the Kingston and Surbiton Green Party (Credit: Dr Debojyoti Das)
Kingston and Surbiton Green party member expresses opposition to Heathrow Airport expansion

By Tilly O'Brien

31st Mar 2025 | Local News

Chancellor Rachel Reeves approved Heathrow's third runway on January 29, despite local resistance over environmental and social concerns.

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Heathrow Airport PRM workers will strike from 5 - 9 April (Credit: Nub News)
Heathrow Airport to face travel disruptions over Easter holidays due to staff strikes

By Tilly O'Brien

31st Mar 2025 | Local News

Heathrow faces disruption as 500 assistance workers, backed by Unite Union, plan a strike from 5 - 9 April over pay disparities with Gatwick counterparts.

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More than 1,000 flights from Heathrow were cancelled on Friday, 21 March (Credit: Nub News)
Heathrow Airport reopens two days after forced closure

By Tilly O'Brien

24th Mar 2025 | Local News

eathrow resumed normal operations on Sunday, March 23, after a substation fire caused mass cancellations.

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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says expanding Heathrow and Gatwick Airports is key to modernising the aviation sector (credit: SWNS).
Transport Secretary: Heathrow expansion ‘crucial’ to UK’s aviation future

By Chris Caulfield - Local Democracy Reporter

21st Mar 2025 | Local News

Heidi Alexander emphasises expanding Heathrow and Gatwick as crucial for modernisation, balancing economic growth with environmental goals. .

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A nearby fire caused Heathrow Airport to close today, Friday 21 March (Credit: SWNS)
HEATHROW UPDATE: some flights will resume today

By Tilly O'Brien

21st Mar 2025 | Local News

Heathrow Airport, affected by a nearby fire, announced it will resume some flights today, prioritizing repatriation and aircraft relocation efforts.

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Heathrow Airport is closed today due to a nearby fire (Credit: SWNS)
Over 1,000 flights affected by Heathrow closure following nearby fire

By Tilly O'Brien

21st Mar 2025 | Local News

Heathrow Airport closed until midnight, 21 March 2025, due to fire at nearby substation; 1,357 flights disrupted; passengers urged to avoid the airport.

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The Wilson James staff at Heathrow Airport are 'angry' say Unite the Union (credit: Nub News).
Heathrow workers ballot for strike over pay gap with Gatwick staff

By Cesar Medina

28th Feb 2025 | Local News

Unite the Union reveal that nearly 450 Wilson James Heathrow Airport workers demand pay parity with Gatwick colleagues. .

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