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The Latest Breaking News from Gatwick

M25 crash LIVE: 'Serious collision' sparks motorway closure as police issue Heathrow and Gatwick travel warning

Anti-clockwise lanes were closed between J11 near Ottershaw and J10 near Cobham but have since reopened

Evening Standard · Sep 1

Mystery stowaway found dead in landing gear of plane at Gatwick Airport

The unidentified man was found within the landing gear compartment of an Air Arabia plane that had arrived from Tangiers

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Inquest opens after man found dead in plane wheel compartment at Gatwick

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The Independent UK · Aug 25

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EasyJet flight from London Gatwick to Scotland declares mid-air passenger emergency

AN easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Glasgow Airport had to declare an emergency due to a passenger needing urgent medical assistance ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

UK pilot spots mysterious 'flying saucer' just 100 feet from passenger plane near Gatwick Airport; officials say the near miss reduced the aircraft's safety

A commercial airline pilot in the UK reported seeing a mysterious disc-shaped object pass alarmingly close to a passenger aircraft while approaching London Gatwick Airport, triggering an official aviation safety investigation. The incident took place on 29 April 2026 but only came to wider public attention after the UK Airprox…

The Times of India · Aug 4

UK Air Safety Board Says 'Flying Saucer' Sighting Near Gatwick Posed a Risk to Passenger Jet

A UK air safety investigation has found that an unidentified object described as a 'flying saucer' came dangerously close to a passenger jet approaching London Gatwick Airport.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

'Flying Saucer' Zooms Within Feet of Airbus Passenger Jet Coming In to Land at London Gatwick

UK air safety investigators have logged a series of near‑misses involving airliners and mysterious aerial objects, including a 'flying saucer' that passed within a few hundred feet of an Airbus approaching Gatwick.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

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Gatwick Airport chaos as water supply outage hits terminals sparking long queues and leaving toilets unflushable

Water supply has finally returned to Gatwick Airport after an outage lasting over eight hours

Evening Standard · Jul 26

Thousands of Gatwick passengers stranded after sinkholes found on South London rail bridge

All rail lines between Purley and East Croydon were immediately shut down to protect passengers

Evening Standard · Jun 14

Trains from London Victoria to Gatwick to double as railway nationalised

Gatwick Express services will increase this summer and double by the end of the year

Evening Standard · May 31

300,000 new work placements pledged ‘to help young people build lasting careers’

The opportunities are said to be backed by some of Britain’s biggest employers, including Manchester and Gatwick airports.

Evening Standard · May 28

Thousands of passengers delayed or diverted after Glasgow airport closes runway

Flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Faro and Frankfurt are among those that have diverted to Edinburgh airport

The Independent UK · May 26

Holiday suitcase thief who targeted family on Gatwick train jailed

An opportunistic crook who pinched a family’s suitcase as they travelled to Gatwick for a holiday has been jailed after being caught on CCTV

Evening Standard · Apr 2

Care failings before man’s death at immigration detention centre, inquest hears

Théophile Kaliviotis died in custody at Brook House immigration removal centre near Gatwick Airport

The Independent UK · Feb 24

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The Independent UK · Feb 20

One arrested after report of ‘man carrying guns’ on train at Gatwick Airport

Sussex Police officers met the train at Gatwick Airport and carried out arrest

Evening Standard · Feb 10

Gatwick flight in mid-air emergency as fire breaks out on board

The TAP Air Portugal flight was forced to make a rapid U-turn minutes after takeoff

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Handcuffs, hallucinations and riot squads: Inside the UK’s most notorious immigration detention centre

SPECIAL REPORT: Brook House near Gatwick airport was the subject of an independent inquiry after G4S guards were filmed abusing detainees in 2017. Now, The Independent has obtained stark written accounts from officers at the site that reveal chaotic conditions in which restraint and force are being used against vulnerable…

The Independent UK · Jan 23

Heathrow rolls out scanners in huge new security update

Heathrow Airport has completed a £1 billion rollout of new security scanners, enabling passengers to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their hand luggage. The new technology allows liquid containers of up to two litres to be carried, a significant increase from the previous 100ml limit. Heathrow is now…

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The Independent UK · Jan 4

Holidaymakers stranded as three Caribbean-bound planes turned around mid-flight after Venezuela strikes

Planes from Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester airports were expected to pick up passengers from the Caribbean

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

Simon Calder’s best and worst flights of the year

Plane Talk: Spoiler alert – the bad flights were the trio that were cancelled

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Migrants pepper-sprayed at UK detention centre amid ‘concerning’ violence, damning report reveals

Home Office criticised for detention of Rwanda migrants for ‘unacceptable’ length of time after flights were cancelled by then-Tory government

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025

Budget airline Wizz Air slashes flights from Gatwick in scramble to cut costs

‘We are simply more efficient financially in Luton,’ Wizz Air’s Chief Executive has said

International Business Times UK · Nov 13, 2025

How Savvy Travelers Can Exploit Jet2's New Gatwick Offering

Jet2's March 2026 Gatwick entry sparks fierce rivalry with easyJet and BA, offering strategic travellers the chance to secure bargain Mediterranean holidays through savvy booking.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

George Galloway detained under Terrorism Act at Gatwick Airport

Former MP was detained by counter-terrorism officers at Gatwick Airport

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Voices: Labour’s Gatwick plan shows they’re even worse for the climate than the Tories

COMMENT: The government’s obsession with transport expansion makes it impossible for Ed Miliband to meet his clean energy targets – no wonder he’s nowhere to be seen, writes Green MP Sian Berry

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