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Heathrow boss defends running of airport after criticism of shutdown
Thomas Woldbye says most other airports operate similar back-up power systems to Heathrow, as Ed Miliband announces investigation. The chief executive of Heathrow has defended the running of the ...The Guardian - 6d -
National Grid boss says Heathrow had 'enough power' after fire shutdown
Heathrow's boss previously said the shutdown was not for lack of power but to reboot complex systems.BBC News - 4d -
Heathrow shutdown is a 'dramatic learning curve' in airport crisis management, expert says
Heathrow Airport's closure has "very wide" implications for aviation, which is outpacing the growth of supporting infrastructure, said Anita Mendiratta.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
Heathrow Airport reopens after nearby fire — but travelers told to expect delays
British Airways said it expects around 85% of its Saturday Heathrow schedule to run as planned, but warned customers to expect delays.CNBC - 5d -
Heathrow defends response as questions grow about length of closure
Heathrow bosses are defending their response to a fire that shut down Europe’s busiest air hub for almost a dayABC News - 4d -
Flights Resume at Heathrow After Fire Forced Its Closure
The cause of a blaze that knocked out power to one of the world’s busiest airports was under investigation. Officials said Heathrow would be operating at “100 percent” by Saturday, but the travel ...The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
The Heathrow shutdown is a wake-up call: Shore up infrastructure or pay the price
How can such an event occur at a place like Heathrow, and why were precautions not in place to protect such a critical infrastructure? Could such an event occur here?The Hill - 3d -
MMA fighter making professional debut in London
Miriam Grubb, 23, from Exeter, is set to make her professional debut at the O2 in London.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
UFC London - all you need to know
Everything you need to know about Leon Edwards' fight at UFC London, including ringwalk, main card and coverage details.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Counter-terror police leading inquiry into ‘unprecedented’ Heathrow fire
Met officers say no immediate indication of foul play as passengers face days of disruption from electrical substation blaze. Heathrow airport closed – live updates Counter-terror police are ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
‘Colossal failure’: what the papers say about the Heathrow airport shutdown
Chaos at Europe’s busiest airport caused by a substation fire dominates UK front pages on Saturday. The closure of Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, due to a fire at a nearby electrical ...The Guardian - 6d -
Heathrow flights restarting after power cut and travel chaos
Airport expects to be fully operational on Saturday, but airlines say closure will have ‘huge impact’ in coming days. Flights began landing at Heathrow on Saturday morning as it aimed to return to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Service at Heathrow airport returns to normal two days after forced closure
More than a thousand flights were cancelled on Friday after a fire at an electrical substation caused a power cut. Heathrow airport has returned to normal business two days after it was forced to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Airlines could take legal action over Heathrow shutdown
Body representing over 90 firms says it could take airport to court over costs of closure if issue not ‘amicably settled’. A body representing more than 90 airlines using Heathrow airport said ...The Guardian - 4d -
Aviation watchdog to look at rules on ‘resilience’ after Heathrow closure
CAA said it would consider whether it should take ‘further steps’ under Heathrow’s licence as part of a review. Britain’s aviation watchdog will review the rules on “resilience” after the closure ...The Guardian - 1d -
Stranded by Heathrow Closure, Some Travelers Got Creative. Others Just Gave Up.
The New York Times asked passengers whose travel plans were upended by a daylong disruption at Heathrow Airport to share how they coped.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
London’s black cabs destined for extinction in 20 years, TfL warned
Centre for London says numbers are falling and wants the government to step up to support the industry. Black cabs could disappear from London’s roads in 20 years, a thinktank has warned, unless ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Caolan Loughran pushes for Abu Dhabi fight after UFC London win
LONDON – Caolan Loughran beat Nathan Fletcher with a split decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look inside the fight with Loughran, who ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The enduring glow of London's historic gas lamps
London's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 200 years, have been nearly extinguished by the prevalence of cleaner, more efficient and brighter light sources, like LEDs. ...CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Roma star Dybala set to undergo surgery in London
Roma star Paulo Dybala will undergo surgery to his left semitendinosus tendon in London on Tuesday, remaining out of action until the end of the season.Argentinean striker Dybala is set to undergo ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'I was tricked into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'
Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
UFC Fight Night 255 video: Leon Edwards, Sean Brady make weight in London
LONDON – The main event for the UFC's return to London is official after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 255 (ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at The O2 in London, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire
Two other substations available to supply airport with electricity, according to chief executive John Pettigrew. There was enough power for Heathrow to remain open during the entire period it was ...The Guardian - 5d -
Heathrow boss: better power supply to avoid outage repeat could cost £1bn
Airlines could face higher charges to help fund new system at airport, which was shut down by substation fire. The chief executive of Heathrow has said it could cost about £1bn to install a more ...The Guardian - 18h -
A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower is arrested
A man has been arrested after climbing the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London while barefoot and holding a Palestinian flagABC News - Mar. 9 -
Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded
BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
UFC London predictions: Can Sean Brady change the guard vs. ex-champ Leon Edwards?
The UFC is back in London this week with a two former champions in fights at the top of the card. UFC Fight Night 255 (ESPN+) takes place Saturday at The O2 in London. Get pick results from our 11 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Nathaniel Wood thought he finally had an elusive finish vs. Morgan Charriere at UFC London
LONDON – Nathaniel Wood beat Morgan Charriere with a unanimous decision Saturday to open up the main card at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look inside the fight with Wood, who won ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Before he dealt with questionable tactics at UFC London, Lone'er Kavanagh geeked out meeting Ilia Topuria
LONDON – Lone'er Kavanagh beat Felipe dos Santos with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look inside the fight with Kavanagh, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Shauna Bannon on her 'whatever it takes' moment at UFC London after Puja Tomar's head kick
LONDON – Shauna Bannon beat Puja Tomar with a second-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look inside the fight with Bannon, who ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
With contract wrapped, Marcin Tybura hopes he gets new deal after UFC London win over Mick Parkin
LONDON – Marcin Tybura beat Mick Parkin with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look inside the fight with Tybura, a nine-year ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Khamzat Chimaev, Ilia Topuria in Guram Kutateladze's corner? Kaue Fernandes unfazed at UFC London
LONDON – Kaue Fernandes beat Guram Kutateladze with a unanimous decision Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look inside the fight with ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Christian Leroy Duncan ready to make a middleweight run – forget 205! – after win at UFC London
LONDON – Christian Leroy Duncan beat Andrey Pulyaev with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 255 at The O2 in London. Take a look inside the fight with Duncan, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Karleigh Osborne previews Brentford Women v South London
Brentford Women head coach Karleigh Osborne is eyeing a strong start to Sunday’s Capital Cup semi-final clash against South London (3pm kick-off GMT).The Bees won the competition last season and ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Elite London law firm fined £465,000 for Russian sanctions breaches
Former Moscow office of Herbert Smith Freehills made six payments totalling £3.9m to sanctioned banks. Herbert Smith Freehills, the elite global law firm based in London, has been fined by the ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
‘We’re in an impossible situation’: co-founder of London bakery targeted with graffiti reacts
Vandals accuse Dusty Knuckle of gentrification in Haringey despite its work with at-risk young people. An east London bakery – as famous for its long-fermented breads as the work it does with ...The Guardian - 6d -
The Sex Pistols rock London with first gig at 100 Club in 50 years
Band members were joined on stage by former Gallows frontman Frank Carter as stars and fans welcomed their return. There was anticipation on Oxford Street in London as the Sex Pistols rocked the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Body of newborn baby found outside west London church
Police appeal for mother to come forward for her own welfare after body found outside church in Notting Hill. The body of a newborn baby has been found outside a church in London, with police ...The Guardian - 3d -
World's largest sovereign wealth fund invests $740 million in London's Covent Garden
Norway's $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund on Thursday said that it struck a deal to buy a quarter of London's iconic Covent Garden.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
UFC London was not the death knell of the U.K.’s golden era of mixed martial arts
While UFC London may have disappointed, there's still reason for optimism about the U.K. MMA scene.Yahoo Sports - 1d
