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Jersey Airport disrupted for second night by drone activity
Jersey Airport has reported further disruption affecting inbound flights, marking a second consecutive night of problems linked to drone activity.
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Army officer killed by reversing Warrior with faulty alarm, inquest hears
Second Lieutenant Max George, 26, died during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain after being killed by a reversing Warrior vehicle with a faulty a...
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Storm Austen brings powerful winds and travel disruption across Britain
Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, brought powerful gusts to Jersey and caused travel disruption in southern England after trees fell...
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Top civil servant recounts leaving state secrets on a train
Richard Jackson, described as a top civil servant, has spoken about leaving state secrets on a train and how he dealt with the consequences afterwards...
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Three children injured in school bus crash in Newport
Three children were injured when a school bus crashed into a railway bridge on Tregare Street in Newport on Tuesday morning, according to Gwent Police...
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Prime minister warns of ‘economic catastrophe’ as one million young people remain out of work or training
The prime minister has warned that the UK faces an “economic catastrophe” because one million young people are not in work or training. Burnham descri...
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Loud music on buses in England could lead to £100 fines
Passengers playing loud music on buses in England could face fines of up to £100 under measures targeting antisocial behaviour. A separate national ca...
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Government warns councils to assess high street pedestrianisation risks
The government has cautioned councils that proposals to ban traffic from high streets must be carefully considered because they could harm local econo...
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M5 in Somerset reopens after lorry fire caused severe delays
The M5 in Somerset has reopened after a lorry fire closed all lanes, but drivers are still facing severe delays in the area.
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Government to review airport drop-off charges after sharp increase
The government has confirmed a review of airport drop-off charges, saying it is important to keep travel accessible and ensure passengers are treated...
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Driving test waiting times fall to two-year low but remain nearly five months
Learner drivers faced an average wait of 19.7 weeks for a practical driving test in September, despite waiting times reaching their lowest level in tw...
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Experts question whether publicly owned rail can improve punctuality
Publicly owned rail appears to have public support, but experts warn that meeting travellers’ expectations, including running trains on time, could pr...
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Military training sites to face investigation after Army college claims
Military training sites are to be investigated after four young women said they were sexually assaulted and harassed at an Army college in Harrogate.
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Welsh government outlines road plans including M4 junction closures and new Menai bridge
The Welsh government has announced proposals to address congestion on Welsh roads, including closing M4 junctions, building a new Menai bridge and rec...
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Disabled woman says she had to crawl off train
A disabled woman says she was forced to crawl on her hands and knees to leave a train, while her mother described witnessing the incident as traumatic...
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Engine idling penalty in Wales could rise to £150
The penalty for leaving a vehicle’s engine running in Wales could increase to £150, up from the £20 fine introduced in 2003.
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Decommissioned US frigate sunk during training off Scotland
A 43-year-old former US frigate was deliberately sunk off the Outer Hebrides after being used for target practice during a training exercise.
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Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised next year
Avanti West Coast rail services are due to be brought into public ownership next year under a plan intended to improve infrastructure, reduce delays a...