The government takes the "truly momentous" decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow.

Tory Zac Goldsmith resigns and forces a by-election in protest at government backing for Heathrow expansion.

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Journalist Sally Brampton killed herself after "missed opportunities" to help her, an inquest hears.

Ian Palmer
BBC South East Today reporter

Here's my look at how Gatwick emerged as a major airport from humble beginnings.

Brighton defender Rob Hunt signs a new deal, which will keep him at the Amex Stadium until the summer of 2018.

Helen Catt
Political editor, BBC South East

I've taken a look at how the decision to reject Gatwick's second runway has developed over the years.

Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter

There's been more reaction to today's announcement, this time from West Sussex County Council. 

In a statement the council says it knows the decision will be welcomed by many people who were concerned about the noise and environmental consequences of a second runway at Gatwick. 

But a spokesperson also says the council needs to work with the government, local businesses and the airport itself to mitigate any negative impact on jobs and the economy. 

Rachel Mackley
Weather Presenter

After a gloomy start, the prospects for Wednesday are good.

Here's my forecast.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling tells the BBC building a new runway at London Heathrow airport is "the right call for the country".

Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter

Crawley borough councillor Martin Stone says he's pleased by today's announcement, but doesn't think it'll be the end of the fight against a second runway at Gatwick Airport.

Campaigners against the expansion of Gatwick Airport express relief that a second runway will not be built.

Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter

Janine Robins runs the Ifield Barn Theatre. She's relieved at today's decision and says even the current level of noise from Gatwick often disrupts their performances.

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Here's how our local newspapers are covering the airports decision.

The Argus: , externalGatwick ready to proceed with new runway despite Heathrow given green light.

Chichester Observer:, external Campaigners welcome 'end of debate'.

Sussex Express:, external Campaign group to 'continue to guard' against Gatwick expansion.

Eastbourne Herald, external: Eastbourne MP 'very disappointed' at airport expansion decision.

Helen Catt
Political editor, BBC South East

I'm in Westminster, where the announcement was made this morning.

Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter

There's a mix of views from local people about today's news.

Labour's Gavin Shuker and Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley on the government's approval of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, its likely timing and impact on the environment.

Daily Politics presenter Jo Coburn asked them about the numbers of MPs who would back the decision, and she also heard from Kulver Ranger, who worked for Boris Johnson when he was London mayor.

Gatwick's chief executive, Stewart Wingate, has responded to the decision to build a third runway at Heathrow:

BBC Sussex political reporter Ben Weisz has been with Ifield residents listening to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.

The Mayor of London says the government's decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow is "wrong for London and for Britain".

Sadiq Khan, who was elected Mayor on a platform of opposing a new runway at Heathrow, says "the air in London is a killer " and he will continue to "challenge the government's decision".

He would have chosen Gatwick.

(Photo: Sadiq Khan in front of a banner opposing the 3rd runway at Heathrow Credit:Getty Images)