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Five UK nationals arrested near RAF Fairford released on bail
Five UK nationals arrested near RAF Fairford released on bail. Police investigating suspected bomb plot with Iranian link.
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RAF Fairford live updates: Five men arrested near base to be released on bail, police say
Five British nationals arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of a bomb plot will be released on bail, police confirmed. The investigation into a possible Iran link continues.
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Victims say Home Office attempt to curtail spycops inquiry will result in a ‘cover-up’
Victims of intrusive police surveillance accuse the UK Home Office of attempting to prematurely end a public inquiry into widespread misconduct by undercover officers, fearing it will lead to a cover-up.
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Experts Quit Lucy Letby’s Defence Team Over ‘Scientific Credibility’ Concerns
Two experts have withdrawn from Lucy Letby’s defence team over concerns about the 'scientific credibility' of some of its evidence in her murder and attempted murder cases.
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Glencore’s former head of oil pleads not guilty to bribery charges
Alex Beard, Glencore's former head of oil trading, has pleaded not guilty to two bribery charges in London, alongside his former deputy Andrew Gibson, in a case brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
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Leader of group behind flag campaign in England charged with 14 offences
Leader of Raise the Colours group charged with 14 offences including harassment, assault and racial harassment. Oxfordshire police charged Ryan Bridge, 45, with offences from January 2026.
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Hundreds of far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival
Hundreds of far-right protesters have descended on Portsmouth after a small boat with 140 asylum seekers arrived, leading to a major response with police, helicopters, and lifeboats.
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I didn't speak the Queen's English: Why people worry about their accents
Growing up in Manchester, Mia Tanswell didn't give her accent much thought - until her first week at university in Loughborough. She's not alone. Fresh polling seen by the BBC suggests many workers still see so-called 'accent bias' as a problem.
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CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
CrossCountry has cancelled nearly all its UK rail services following a power cut at its Birmingham control centre, leading to widespread disruption for passengers across major routes.
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‘These were brave officers’: tributes paid to Cleveland police killed in A66 crash
Two Cleveland police officers, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, and five young men died in a head-on collision on the A66 after a car drove the wrong way into their armed response vehicle. Tributes are pouring in from politicians and police officials.
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Couple who died with their daughter off Sussex coast named by police
A father, mother, and their 14-year-old daughter who died off the Sussex coast on Tuesday have been identified. Sussex police named the victims as Hassan El-Khawas, 55, his partner, Zeina Alayn, 37, and their 14-year-old daughter, Sara El-Khawas. A younger girl who was al…
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CPS director apologises for failings in case of rapist-murderer Simon Levy
The director of the Crown Prosecution Service has apologised for not informing the court that a serial sex offender was being investigated for rape and murder before he was released on bail.
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Gatwick airport to open second runway after legal challenge fails
Gatwick airport will start developing its second runway after a legal challenge to the plans was dismissed by the court of appeal. The £2.2bn project will allow about 100,000 more flights a year to use Britain's second busiest airport.
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On the ground in the English seaside town rightwing influencers say is being ‘invaded’
Rightwing influencers and politicians claim Dover is being ‘invaded’ by small boat crossings, but residents say they are being exploited for social media content.
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Reform UK councillor charged after alleged racist social media post
A Reform UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins, has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media after allegedly making a racist comment about Nigerians. The charge is under the Communications Act 2003.
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‘It’s not fair’: cafe owners frustrated over exclusion from business rates cut
Cafe owners in England are frustrated over the exclusion of cafes from a targeted business rates cut package, which will support pubs, social clubs, and live music venues.
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Woman, 70, charged with murder of British expat Karen Carter in France
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of Karen Carter, a British expat found dead in south-western France last year.
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Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court told
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared in court charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was hit on the head 21 times with a hammer at her home in Devon.
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Intercity rail passengers face summer disruption amid slashed services and strike votes
East Midlands Railway is cancelling hundreds of services due to problems with its fleet of Hitachi trains, while drivers on LNER and Avanti West Coast are voting on strike action over pay.
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Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester
A woman has been charged with arson in connection with a major moorland wildfire in Greater Manchester. Shania Care-Slede, 20, was arrested over the incident at Dovestone reservoir, where fireworks were launched before a large moorland fire broke out on Saturday evening.
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France and UK to increase staffing at border controls in effort to avert travel chaos
France and the UK have agreed to increase staffing at border controls in response to warnings of travel chaos caused by new fingerprinting and facial recognition checks. Disruption at Channel crossings is expected to rise sharply next weekend at the start of the summer ho…
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Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94
Ken Bates, a colourful and controversial figure in English football, has died aged 94. He was the former owner and chairman of Chelsea Football Club, buying the club in the early 1980s and reviving it before selling to Roman Abramovich in 2003.
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Ann Widdecombe: police believe former MP was attacked almost 24 hours before being found dead – latest updates
Police believe Ann Widdecombe, a former MP, was attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead. The attack is believed to have taken place on Wednesday 8 July at around 12.30pm. A cordon remains in place at the property while specialist officers continue forensic exam…
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Man arrested on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe’s murder is released
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, Devon and Cornwall police confirmed.
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Man charged with Bedfordshire murder of his wife and daughters after arrest in South Africa
A British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, has been charged with murdering his wife and two young daughters after being arrested in South Africa following an international manhunt.
King Charles Reveals Urdu Pet Name for Queen Camilla
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King Charles Reveals Urdu Pet Name for Queen Camilla
King Charles has a romantic Urdu nickname for his wife, Queen Camilla, which he revealed during a public speech. The term, 'mehbooba,' means 'beloved' or 'darling' in Urdu and reflects the deep connection between the royal couple.
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Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’
A report suggests making public transport fully accessible could boost the UK economy by £176 billion, helping millions more people into work.
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Can I take the day off for England’s World Cup game – and what if I’m late for work?
Many pubs will be allowed to open until 5am to show the England v Mexico World Cup match. Fans could face a sluggish morning after the 1am kick-off.
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Royal Navy man jailed in 2001 for two murders allegedly sexually assaulted four others, jury told
Former Royal Navy petty officer Allan Grimson faces new allegations of sexual assault and indecent assault against young men and boys.
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London mayor to override opposition to outdoor dining in Soho next summer
London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to override opposition to outdoor dining in Soho. Khan will use new powers to allow restaurants to put chairs outside in warmer months.