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Huge Heathrow Airport update as bosses told about 'concerns' days before power outage

Heathrow Airport was warned about its power supply in the days before it closed because of an outage, MPs were told. Nigel Wicking, chief executive of Heathrow Airline Operators Committee, which...

Heathrow warned about power supply before shutdown

Heathrow warned about power supply before shutdownJust nowTom Espiner and Simon BrowningBBC business reportersGetty ImagesHeathrow Airport was warned about the "resilience" of its power supply days...

Leeds fire: Residents report 'explosions' and 'horrendous smell' as huge inferno continues

Terrified locals recounted a "horrendous smell" after a monstrous blaze ravaged through a building yesterday evening.The inferno continues to rage on Thursday morning along Pepper Road in Leeds'...

I was in Bangkok when earthquake paralysed city — it taught me one huge lesson

During the lunchtime interval of a normal working day in Thailand the world began to wobble. It is an extraordinary experience to feel the power of mother nature first hand, and at about 1:30 pm...

Harrods launches compensation scheme offering up to £400,000 for victims of Al Fayed

(FILES) Harrods department store owner Mohamed Al Fayed arrives at the London High Court, 27 July 20 (Image: AFP via Getty Images)A compensation scheme offering victims an estimated £400,000 for...

Couple horrified after bailiffs repossessed £22k car for not paying bus gate fine

A couple have been left horrified after bailiffs repossessed their £22,000 car as punishment - for failing to pay a £35 bus gate fine while they were abroad.Ravi Oak, 55, and Anu Apte, 53,...

WASPI women not asking for charity, they seek justice

The great Conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli once opined, “Power has only one duty – to secure the social welfare of the people”.Holding governments accountable is integral to the...

I drove 2.5 hours to one of UK's best holiday parks — it was worth every second

The fantastic swimming pool complex in one of the UK's best holiday parks (Image: Bluestone)The prospect of long car trips doesn't exactly excite me, particularly ones involving toddlers. The...

Bowen: Zelensky buoyant, but Europe far from able to replace US security guarantees

Bowen: Zelensky buoyant, but Europe far from able to replace US security guarantees22 minutes agoJeremy BowenInternational Editor in ParisPresident Volodymyr Zelensky was in a buoyant mood when I met...

Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK

Chris Mason: Trump means uncertainty is the new certainty for the UK30 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCEPAThe world has changed, said the chancellor -- and hours later it did,...

Fears historic canal could start to run dry in days

Fears historic canal could start to run dry in days3 hours agoSteffan MessengerEnvironment correspondent, BBC Wales NewsGareth BryerBBC Wales NewsBeacon Park Boats / As You See It MediaThe Welsh...

Maths teacher avoids ban after asking Muslim pupil if she had bomb under hijab

A maths teacher has avoided a classroom ban despite a disciplinary tribunal finding he asked a Muslim pupil if she had "a bomb" under her hijab headdress. Mark Holland, a former teacher at Great...

Chris Mason: Potentially unpalatable trade-offs loom for Labour in Spring Statement

Chris Mason: Potentially unpalatable trade-offs loom for Labour34 minutes agoChris MasonPolitical editor•@ChrisMasonBBCBBC"The world has changed" is the mantra we are hearing from the government.It...

Albanian criminal allowed to stay UK because son may have learning disability

An Albanian criminal who came to the UK illegally has avoided being deported because his son who he sees once a week could have a learning disability. Blendi Axhami’s child was born in the UK in...

The pretty Greek island where nobody lives - no drinking water but incredible beaches

Greece is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, regularly attracting millions of tourists each year. One of the biggest draws for travellers is Greece's collection of magnificent islands...