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‘Baggage reclaim was pandemonium’: passengers hit by airport IT chaos in UK recount their ordeals
From hours stuck on planes awaiting takeoff, to sleeping the night on the floor at Heathrow. Here are some travellers’ experiencesMore than 2,000 flights have been cancelled after an air traffic control system failure that has thrown airports across the UK into chaos. Nats, the air traffic control...
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Air traffic control boss given a week to report after UK flight chaos causes 2,000 cancellations
Government remains confident in under-pressure Martin Rolfe but transport secretary believes glitch was avoidableHow have you been affected by UK air traffic disruption?The head of the air traffic control provider Nats has been given a week to report back on the reasons for a technical failure that ...
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Communities could face ‘worst of both worlds’ under new aviation bill, say campaigners
Campaigners opposed to airport expansion and excess aviation noise delivered a letter to the Prime Minister saying communities must have a say in major changes to airspace that could impact hundreds of thousands of lives.
'On the up and up' - Former Fulham and Derby County defender praises Three Bridges after brief spell
Former Crawley Town defender Scott Malone has praised Three Bridges after his short spell with the club – and said the FA should change the rules so free agents can play Non League football.
Gatwick passengers hit by rail disruption after major flight chaos
Passengers travelling to and from Gatwick Airport have faced a second day of disruption, after a broken-down freight train caused major problems on the railway.
'Happily' - Free agent and former Millwall and Cardiff City defender would '100%' sign for Crawley Town
Scott Malone said he would ‘happily’ sign for Crawley Town if he was asked to.
'Who in their right mind?' - The Gentlemen star Ray Winstone takes aim at Sussex town in conversation with Romesh Ranganathan
Ray Winstone has taken a brutal swipe at Crawley, after discovering the town is home to comedian Romesh Ranganathan.
Local businesses take to the water to raise £35,000 for St Catherine's Hospice
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London Gatwick: Delays and cancellations on Wednesday, September 9 following 'UK-wide air traffic control technical issue'
These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick on Wednesday, September 9, after reports of a UK-wide air traffic control technical issue.
Crawley man who ‘threw hot coffee’ over Burgess Hill petrol station worker jailed for assault
A man from Crawley who ‘threw hot coffee’ over a Burgess Hill petrol station worker has been jailed for assault, police have reported.
Letter to the editor: Quaker Walk this Saturday to mark 350th anniversary of Friends Meeting House in Ifield
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Gatwick Airport passengers left stranded after air traffic control chaos
Passengers have described being left stranded, without luggage and facing hours-long delays after a technical issue with the UK's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption at Gatwick.
Rail ticket rules relaxed for Gatwick passengers hit by flight disruption
Train ticket restrictions have been relaxed for passengers affected by the air traffic control disruption at Gatwick.
Gatwick flights hit by UK-wide air traffic control technical issue
Flights departing from Gatwick Airport have been disrupted, after a technical issue with the UK's air traffic control system.
Major Gatwick disruption continues after NATS technical issue
Passengers at Gatwick Airport are continuing to face delays and cancellations, after a technical issue affecting the UK's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption.
What Gatwick passengers need to know about compensation after flight disruption
Passengers affected by widespread air traffic control disruption have been warned they may not be entitled to compensation for delayed or cancelled flights.
Crawley and Horley pubs cut food and drink prices for one day this month
Pubs in Crawley and Horley will cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent for one day this month.
London Gatwick flight delays as workers who provide assisted travel strike over pay
There will be flight disruption at the UK's second largest airport this month as over 220 workers who provide assisted travel strike over pay.
Get ready for winter at Crawley’s annual Winter Warm Up
Crawley’s Winter Warm Up returns to K2 Crawley this October, offering a free day of activities, entertainment and practical support for residents aged over 50, as well as people living with long-term health conditions or hidden or physical disabilities.