Commuters are facing major disruption in the rush hour as trains are unable to stop at East Croydon due to a police incident. Southern said on X police are dealing with an incident at East Croydon station.

A wave of flight delays has hit Heathrow and Gatwick airports for a second day in a row. Several flights were postponed at the two London airports this morning, followed by further delays as some afternoon flights have been affected.

East Croydon station is said to have been evacuated due to a "police incident" amid reports of a "suspicious package". Police have closed the station and passengers have been warned "DO NOT TRAVEL to the south London station.

Travel chaos has erupted between London and one of the UK's busiest airports this evening after a 'suspect package' was discovered. Emergency services are currently at the scene at East Croydon station in south London - one of the main stops on the route to Gatwick Airport.

The weather warning for thunder means some flights have been delayed at Gatwick Airport today. Met Office has forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain in the southwest of England, Midlands and parts of Wales.