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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
Fire shuts down Nottingham city centre
Trams have been stopped and roads closed through Nottingham city centre as firefighters battle a blaze at a residential property.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:28:00 +0100
Trams have been stopped and roads closed through Nottingham city centre as firefighters battle a blaze at a residential property.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:28:00 +0100
Is the UK about to be 'smashed' by snow? Met Office weighs in
The Met Office has poured cold water on claims the UK is about to be "smashed" by snow and "plunging" temperatures.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0100
The Met Office has poured cold water on claims the UK is about to be "smashed" by snow and "plunging" temperatures.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0100
British Airways flight from London turns back after 27,000ft drop
A British Airways flight descended more than 27,000ft (8,200m) within minutes after a "technical issue" caused it to declare an emergency and return to London.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0100
A British Airways flight descended more than 27,000ft (8,200m) within minutes after a "technical issue" caused it to declare an emergency and return to London.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0100
Tate brothers exploited women using 'lover boy' model, UK alleges
Andrew and Tristan Tate used a "lover boy" model to attract and then exploit women, according to British authorities in court documents made public in the US.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:02:00 +0100
Andrew and Tristan Tate used a "lover boy" model to attract and then exploit women, according to British authorities in court documents made public in the US.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:02:00 +0100
Sky News announces new hosts of Sunday Morning With…
Sky News has announced its hosting line-up for the next six episodes of its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:49:00 +0100
Sky News has announced its hosting line-up for the next six episodes of its flagship Sunday morning current affairs programme.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:49:00 +0100
'Concerning' rise in cancer cases among adults under 50
A charity says there have been increases in rates of prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas and breast cancers among adults aged under 50.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0100
A charity says there have been increases in rates of prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas and breast cancers among adults aged under 50.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0100
Failure to support Scotland's most disadvantaged 'costs £5.8bn a year'
Failing to support Scotland's most disadvantaged costs at least £5.8bn a year, according to new analysis.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Failing to support Scotland's most disadvantaged costs at least £5.8bn a year, according to new analysis.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0100
Afghan refugee who stabbed dog walker to death detained
An Afghan refugee who fatally stabbed a man walking his dog in a random attack has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0100
An Afghan refugee who fatally stabbed a man walking his dog in a random attack has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0100
Twelve people arrested after anti-migrant protest at seaside town
Twelve arrests have been made during an anti-migrant protest that gathered on the South Coast when a small boat was due to arrive from France.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:32:00 +0100
Twelve arrests have been made during an anti-migrant protest that gathered on the South Coast when a small boat was due to arrive from France.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:32:00 +0100