Heathrow says it will reopen after more than 1,000 flights cancelled and 200,000 passengers affected by shutdown

Heathrow Airport will reopen for a limited number of flights today, after a large fire at a nearby electrical substation disrupted travel for around 200,000 passengers.
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London Heathrow passengers 'reassured' that airport is 'fully operational'
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London Heathrow airport now 'fully operational' after electricity station fire
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More than 1,000 flights disrupted at Heathrow airport after nearby fire
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