Students’ hot air balloon artwork to take to Thamesmead skies

Students’ hot air balloon artwork to take to Thamesmead skies

A 25-metre-high hot air balloon hand-stitched by needlework students will take to the skies this month as a “floating gallery”. Students of the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) in south-west London took... Read more »
1,000 bags. Zero passengers. Delta flight from Heathrow latest sign of air travel hell

1,000 bags. Zero passengers. Delta flight from Heathrow latest sign of air travel hell

A staffing shortage that has caused a service meltdown at Heathrow in recent weeks has now been dubbed “airmageddon.” Airport authorities have responded to the canceled flights and massive lost baggage complaints... Read more »
South Woodford stabbing live: Updates as man, 39, rushed to hospital as police and air ambulance seen

South Woodford stabbing live: Updates as man, 39, rushed to hospital as police and air ambulance seen

A man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed this evening (Thursday, June 23). Police and an ambulance were called to the East London scene at around 7.30pm. A large section... Read more »
South London family with three kids stranded in Portugal after Wizz Air flights cancelled

South London family with three kids stranded in Portugal after Wizz Air flights cancelled

A South London family stranded in Portugal have opened up about how their outbound and inbound flights were both cancelled amid recent travel chaos. Miki Sewell, 31, her husband, mum and three... Read more »
Emirates Air Line cable car to get a major makeover after London river crossing sponsor drops out

Emirates Air Line cable car to get a major makeover after London river crossing sponsor drops out

The look of the London’s Cable Car is set to be transformed after Emirates failed to renew its contract with TfL to sponsor the service to and from the Greenwich peninsula. TfL... Read more »
RideLondon crash sees air ambulance land and cyclists held in Essex

RideLondon crash sees air ambulance land and cyclists held in Essex

A cyclist on today’s RideLondon event crashed near Braintree in Essex and was rushed to hospital, causing riders to be held up for half an hour. An air ambulance and at least... Read more »
Mystery still surrounds how grandma ‘vanished into thin air’ after Christmas in South London 14 years ago

Mystery still surrounds how grandma ‘vanished into thin air’ after Christmas in South London 14 years ago

Whilst 86 per cent of people reported missing usually return home within the first 48 hours, some families are left spending years or even decades wondering what happened to their loved ones.... Read more »
Air Astana celebrates 20th anniversary with strong financial results | News

Air Astana celebrates 20th anniversary with strong financial results | News

Air Astana is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first commercial flight from Almaty to Nur-Sultan. The airline has announced the significant progress achieved since those early days, having maintained its independence... Read more »
With Boris’s Bluster on Russia-Ukraine War, UK Punching above Its Weight, into The Air

With Boris’s Bluster on Russia-Ukraine War, UK Punching above Its Weight, into The Air

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s visit to Sweden and Finland to offer support against Russia comes in a historic line of Britain punching above its weight internationally. When it works, it’s impressive; when... Read more »
Newham shooting: Person injured after being shot with air rifle in broad daylight

Newham shooting: Person injured after being shot with air rifle in broad daylight

A person was injured earlier today (May 7) in East London after being shot in broad daylight with an air rifle. According to The Metropolitan Police, an air rifle was fired from... Read more »