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Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights

Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights
BBC England Saturday 27 June 2026, 16:27 UTC 1 min read
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More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.
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