Birmingham Airport radar fails in storm, flights diverted
A power outage crippled Birmingham Airport's radar due to severe weather, halting all arrivals and diverting at least 12 flights. Full details on the disruption and apology issued.
A power outage crippled Birmingham Airport's radar due to severe weather, halting all arrivals and diverting at least 12 flights. Full details on the disruption and apology issued.
A major power outage at a NATS radar site causes chaos at Birmingham Airport, with arriving flights suspended and severe delays. Follow live updates.
More than 550 properties across the Midlands remain without electricity following heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. National Grid engineers face challenging conditions as they work to restore power.
Multiple passengers report being fined £75 at the gate for carry-on bags they claim were compliant with Ryanair's policy. Read their story and get advice to avoid similar charges.
Airlines warn passengers of potential flight disruption as further snow is forecast for parts of the UK this weekend. Check your flight status before travelling.
An Air India flight from Amritsar declared a mid-air emergency and diverted to London Heathrow after heavy snow from Storm Goretti prevented landing at Birmingham Airport. Read the full details.
A travel expert reveals a simple airport security tray error causing queues at Birmingham Airport. Learn the etiquette to speed up your journey and avoid delays.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow has caused major disruption across Solihull, suspending bin collections and closing libraries and family hubs. Find out which services are affected and get the latest updates.
Birmingham Airport has reopened its runway on a reduced basis after heavy snow from Storm Goretti forced a full shutdown. Passengers are urged to check flight status.
Birmingham Airport partially reopens runway after heavy snow from Storm Goretti forces overnight flight suspension. Passengers urged to check flight status with airlines.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti forces East Midlands Airport to close its main runway, causing major flight disruptions. Passengers urged to check with airlines and allow extra travel time.
An amber weather warning for snow in Birmingham lifts at 9am today, but heavy flurries continue. Birmingham Airport suspends runway operations. Full hour-by-hour forecast inside.
Birmingham Airport suspends all runway operations after heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. Passengers urged to contact airlines before travelling. Latest updates.
Birmingham Airport suspends all runway operations after heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti. Passengers urged to contact airlines before travelling. Latest updates.
Birmingham Airport suspends all runway operations due to heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti, causing major travel disruption across the Midlands. Check your flight status.
Crimestoppers offers a £10,000 reward for information leading to Ceyhan Dinler, wanted over the murder of Cumali Turhan in Chelmsford. Call anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The A45 Coventry Road in Sheldon will be closed towards Birmingham city centre from Friday night. Find out the diversion routes and which bus services are affected.
Birmingham Airport warns of extended wait times as key Air-Rail Link maintenance reduces service. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time until February 2026.
Birmingham Airport passengers face extended waits as air-rail link runs at 50% capacity for essential maintenance. Plan extra journey time or use walking routes.
easyJet introduces a free twilight bag drop service at Birmingham Airport for early morning flights. Passengers can drop bags the evening before and get discounted parking. Save time and travel easier.
Gatwick Airport's new £10 drop-off charge makes it the UK's most expensive. Critics slam it as a 'cash grab' that hurts passengers and businesses.
Bristol Airport is increasing its drop-off charge to £8.50 for a 10-minute stay from 5 January 2026. Blue Badge holders get 40 minutes for the same fee. Find cheaper alternatives here.
Bristol Airport increases drop-off fees to £8.50, citing Rachel Reeves' Budget. The hike aims to curb car traffic and boost public transport use. Find out the new rates and free alternatives.
Nationwide Building Society customers were left without expected payments after a major app and online banking failure. Read the latest on the outage and what to do if affected.
A new report reveals the South West's aerospace sector supports over 48,000 jobs and contributes £9.5bn to the regional economy, with giants like Airbus and Rolls-Royce leading innovation.
Police warn travellers after a spate of car thefts from 'unofficial' long-stay airport parking firms. One couple's Volkswagen was stolen from Heathrow. Read the full safety advice.
An Aston Villa supporter was escorted off an EasyJet plane by Spanish police after allegedly drinking Stella and shouting about Birmingham. The incident caused an hour's delay.
easyJet announces a major new route from Liverpool to Naples, Italy, starting August 2026. Flights will operate twice weekly, with package holidays also available. Discover the Amalfi Coast with affordable fares.
An Aer Lingus flight from Barbados made a safe emergency landing at Manchester Airport this morning following a hydraulic system issue. Passengers disembarked on the runway.
A Ryanair flight to Tenerife made a dramatic emergency return to Birmingham after severe turbulence. Passengers describe a 'horror movie' ordeal. Full story inside.