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'Reported threat of possible Iranian drone attack' led US to remove bombers from RAF Fairford
The US removed its bombers from RAF Fairford partly because of a reported threat of a possible Iranian drone attack against the base, American officials have said.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0100
The US removed its bombers from RAF Fairford partly because of a reported threat of a possible Iranian drone attack against the base, American officials have said.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0100
Police make further arrest over RAF Fairford incident
Counter terror police have made a seventh arrest in connection with an incident which took place close to RAF Fairford on 27 September.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0100
Counter terror police have made a seventh arrest in connection with an incident which took place close to RAF Fairford on 27 September.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0100
PCs sacked after 92-year-old tasered and pepper sprayed in care home
Two officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after using a Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee, the police watchdog has said.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0100
Two officers have been sacked for gross misconduct after using a Taser and pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee, the police watchdog has said.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0100
Alleged Iranian spy wanted £150,000 to 'finish off' journalist, court hears
An alleged member of an Iranian spy ring operating in the UK wanted £150,000 to "finish off" a journalist, a court has heard.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0100
An alleged member of an Iranian spy ring operating in the UK wanted £150,000 to "finish off" a journalist, a court has heard.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0100
Forensics student admits 'Dexter-style' murder in 'kill room'
A forensics student who was obsessed with US TV drama Dexter has pleaded guilty to murdering a sex worker in a "kill room" set up inside an Airbnb.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0100
A forensics student who was obsessed with US TV drama Dexter has pleaded guilty to murdering a sex worker in a "kill room" set up inside an Airbnb.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Corporate manslaughter charges issued after wheelchair users died when boat capsized
Corporate manslaughter charges have been brought after two wheelchair users were killed when the boat they were on capsized in Devon.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0100
Corporate manslaughter charges have been brought after two wheelchair users were killed when the boat they were on capsized in Devon.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0100
Man pleads guilty after wife's body found in freezer
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife after her body was found in a freezer at their West Yorkshire home.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0100
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife after her body was found in a freezer at their West Yorkshire home.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:09:00 +0100
Family of student who took his own life after grading error settle university civil case
The family of a student who took his own life after wrongly being told he would not be eligible to graduate have settled a civil court action against the University of Glasgow.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100
The family of a student who took his own life after wrongly being told he would not be eligible to graduate have settled a civil court action against the University of Glasgow.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0100
Ofwat lines up independent monitor for troubled South East Water
Britain's water regulator is lining up advisers to oversee the performance of troubled South East Water, days after the company sought to curb non-essential use by thousands of business customers.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100
Britain's water regulator is lining up advisers to oversee the performance of troubled South East Water, days after the company sought to curb non-essential use by thousands of business customers.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100
Police cannot ban pro-Palestine march on anniversary of 7 October attacks, Met says
Police have imposed strict conditions on a pro-Palestine march planned for the third anniversary of Hamas's 7 October attacks - but have said they cannot ban it.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0100
Police have imposed strict conditions on a pro-Palestine march planned for the third anniversary of Hamas's 7 October attacks - but have said they cannot ban it.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:24:00 +0100