Murder suspect arrested at Heathrow hours after man hit and killed by car

Heathrow's CEO slams new £10 transit charge

Heathrow Airport's CEO has slammed a new £10 transit charge as "unnecessary" and one that makes the UK "uncompetitive" to the rest of Europe. The government has forced people entering the UK without a visa, including airline transit passengers, to get a £10 electronic travel authorisation (ETA). Thomas Woldbye says he understands the government wants to control borders, but argues transit passengers "never touch our border". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Heathrow Plane Accident: Boeing 787-9 and British Airways aircraft collide| Oneindia News

At Heathrow Airport, a V-irgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 and a stationary British Airways aircraft collided on the runway while the former was being towed. Thankfully, no passengers were aboard the V-irgin Atlantic plane at the time of the incident. Both aircraft are now undergoing maintenance checks to evaluate the damage. Despite the collision, airport operations remain uninterrupted, and investigations are underway to ensure passenger and crew safety. Eyewitnesses and social media footage have underscored the prompt response of emergency services. #AviationSafety #HeathrowIncident #AirfieldCollision #PassengerSafety #AirportOperations #EmergencyResponse #SafetyFirst ~HT.97~PR.282~

Violence erupts as protesters block migrant coach

Protests broke out in Peckham, London, over the planned transfer of asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sword attack suspect arrives at court accused of murder

A 36-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder after 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin was killed in a samurai sword attack in north-east London on Tuesday. Marcus Arduini Monzo, a dual Spanish-Brazilian national living in Newham in east London, arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Kew Gardens unveils sculpture exhibition, fusing art and nature

The visual artist Marc Quinn was inspired by scientists' research about plants in London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. With their collaboration, he has created an exhibition of 16 sculptures integrated into the Kew garden.

Khan and Starmer visit polling stations at elections begin

London Mayor Sadiq Khan was seen petting his family dog after making a visit to a local polling station as local and mayoral elections begin across England. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn