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Sunday, 28 March 2021

BBC News

• Southampton Airport runway decision put back after rejectionPlans to extend Southampton Airport's runway have been rejected by planning chiefs after a two-day meeting. Eastleigh's Local Area Committee voted five to three against the 164m (538ft) extension to allow longer-haul flights.

ITV News

• Councillors reject plans to extend Southampton Airport runwayCouncillors on Eastleigh Borough Council have rejected plans to extend the runway at Southampton Airport.

The Independent

• https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2021-03-26/councillors-reject-plans-to-extend-southampton-airport-runwayHeathrow Airport has put forward proposals for a four-tier traffic light system to help kickstart foreign travel for the summer holidays, according to reports.

The Telegraph

• Exclusive: Drones flown near airports could be dragged out of the sky by 'Spiderman webs' [subscription]Government looking at plans for 'entanglement devices' to prevent another drone incident like the one at Gatwick in 2018

City AM

• Government mulls four-tier traffic light system for summer travelThe government is said to be considering a four-tier traffic light system that could allow Brits to travel abroad for summer holidays this year.

Mail Online

• Testing times for British holidaymakers, plan drawn up for all UK nationals flying back from abroadIt is understood Government officials met on Friday to discuss whether they should take a tougher approach to travel restrictions, reports claim.

Other Regional Press

• Newquay Airport funding will help spaceportMore details have been revealed about the Government’s £7.85million to pay for upgrades at Cornwall Airport Newquay.
• MP 'disappointed' with refusal of Southampton Airport plansAN MP has said he is "disappointed" by the decision to refuse Southampton Airport's runway extension plans.