Train services linking London Paddington with Heathrow Airport and Reading resumed normal operations following a major trackside grass fire.

Rail services are returning to normal following severe disruption caused by a trackside grass fire near London Paddington that affected routes to Heathrow.

Severe thunderstorms in the South East of England caused widespread flight disruptions at Gatwick and Heathrow. Airlines are working to manage the backlog while advising passengers to check their flight status for residual delays.

Severe thunderstorms swept across London, submerging transport hubs such as Heathrow Airport and triggering lightning strikes that ignited homes.