7 h. ago A1M traffic LIVE as 'serious incident' in West Yorkshire sees police rush to scene

Police and Ambulance crews are at the scene of the 'serious incident' on the A1M as the road is shut northbound and traffic is being held southbound with diversions in place

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11 h. ago Chemring explosion LIVE: Huge 999 response as military factory rocked by blast

The blast happened at Chemring Countermeasures facility near Salisbury at around 5.30pm today with police, fire and ambulance crews racing to the scene

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11 h. ago Chemring 'explosion' LIVE: Police and fire crews 'swarm military factory after blast'

The blast reportedly happened at Chemring Countermeasures facility near Salisbury at around 5.30pm today with police, fire and ambulance crews racing to the scene

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13 h. ago Highlands 'shooter' LIVE: Town on lockdown as police swarm after 'gun threat'

An emergency call was made by someone saying they had a gun and a daycare within their line of sight, the mayor of Highlands in North Carolina has said

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39 h. ago M4 traffic LIVE: Police swarm motorway as serious collision causes travel chaos

A "serious collision" occurred on the M4 Eastbound between Junctions 47 to 46

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39 h. ago Carmarthen school emergency LIVE: Police swarm as campus on lockdown

Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen has been put in lockdown with emergency services at the scene after a "threat" was made

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40 h. ago 'Serious' M4 collision between lorry and car caused severe delays

The accident took place between junctions 47 to 46

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59 h. ago Manchester incident LIVE: Armed cops swoop as police helicopter overhead

Armed police, a police helicopter and other emergency services are at the scene of an incident in east Manchester - this is a breaking story

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59 h. ago Live: Large cordon in place with armed police and paramedics at scene following incident

Emergency services have descended swarmed a residential area of Clayton

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3 d. ago M6 traffic LIVE: Horror crash leaves motorway closed for hours as police at scene

The incident happened on Monday evening and caused chaos on a stretch of the M6 - We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

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3 d. ago M6 traffic LIVE: Horror crash leaves motorway shut for hours as police swarm scene

The incident happened on Monday evening and caused chaos on a stretch of the M6 - We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

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3 d. ago Leeds station incident LIVE: Police and medics swarm scene as services cancelled

Train services running through Leeds station have been cancelled, delayed or revised after a serious incident

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3 d. ago Washington DC police chief Pamela Smith to step down, mayor announces – US politics live

Move follows deployment of national guard in cityIn a statement, Pamela Smith said she was “deeply humbled, grateful and deeply appreciative” of her time in her role, which she described as the “greatest honor” of her career. She gave thanks to the mayor for appointing her in 2023 and supporting her throughout her tenure, which she acknowledged had been both “challenging and rewarding”.Smith adds that “tremendous progress” has been made but the city is not at “zero percent crime”.I am confident that the department is in a strong position and that the great work will continue, moving in a positive trajectory to combat crime and enhance public safety. Washington, DC is an extraordinary place to live, visit, and work, and I remain inspired by the resilience and spirit of this community.I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this capacity as Chief of Police. It has been an honor to lead the men and women of the Metropolitan Police Department, and I will always carry wi...

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4 d. ago Heathrow incident live: Armed police swoop on airport after more than 20 injured in ‘pepper spray’ attack

One man has been arrested on suspicion of assault as police launch a manhunt to trace remaining suspects

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4 d. ago Heathrow incident live: Manhunt after people ‘pepper sprayed’ at Terminal 3 sparking major police response

One man has been arrested on suspicion of assault

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4 d. ago Heathrow lockdown LIVE as armed police swoop and arrests made

A major incident is unfolding at Heathrow Airport with armed police at the scene and drivers urged not to leave their vehicles at Terminal 3 car parks

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4 d. ago Heathrow Airport live updates as 'armed police' block traffic and Elizabeth line suspended

Heathrow Airport live updates as 'armed police' block traffic and Elizabeth line suspended  MyLondon

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5 d. ago M621 closure LIVE: Traffic chaos over 'police incident' with diversions in place

The M621 has been blocked off as police respond to an incident on the motorway. Emergency services are at the scene, with the stretch between junctions 7 and 5 now closed in both directions

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5 d. ago M4 crash live: Police close carriageway both directions, while second road shut off traffic chaos

A second road has since closed overnight, sending traffic into chaos with miles-long queues

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5 d. ago M4 crash recap: Major road blocked off, police on scene as incident unfolded

A second road has since closed overnight, sending traffic into chaos with miles-long queues

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