Iranian drone threat prompted withdrawal of US aircraft from British airbase
Officials say bombers were taken from Fairford because of the risk of an attack ordered by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Former politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Former Conservative MP died suddenly at home on Monday
At Plaid Cymru’s annual party conference, it wasn’t always clear who the protesters were
After destroying Labour in May’s Senedd elections, Plaid Cymru is now in charge
Behind the mystery that first set off fears of Iranian threats at a UK military base
A mysterious call near Fairford airbase set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty
US withdraws bombers from RAF Fairford after suspected terror plot
A sixth man arrested in connection with the incident has since been released on bail
Support for Gaza and Garvaghy Road residents in ‘anti-fascism’ march through east London
Thousands attended demonstration to mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street
British Green Party votes to equate Zionism with racism
Move expected to be challenged by some party members under equality legislation
Britain scraps heavily criticised plans to curb jury trials after backlash
Case backlog awaiting trial by jury in Crown Courts in England and Wales was nearly 81,000 in June
Today’s Bible accurately represents what was originally written, despite differences in style
Rite & Reason: William Tyndale’s translation of the Greek New Testament into English appeared 500 years ago
Taoiseach questions Sinn Féin ‘sincerity’ over Garvaghy Road situation
Micheál Martin says one football match is not going to get Israeli government to ‘change direction’
Two US Air Force fighter jets land at Shannon after issue over the Atlantic
McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagles left base in UK earlier on Saturday
‘Everybody wants this to end’: Protestant group pushes UK government to end Drumcree standoff
Standoff entered sixth day on Friday as residents prepare to lodge fresh legal challenge on Monday
‘If you don’t like it, don’t come’: proud locals bristle at Blackpool’s dark tourism reputation
It has always been a hotspot for fun, sticks of rock and rollercoasters, but now it also has a surfeit of addicts and deprivation
Prolific burglar jailed for killing elderly Irish man who was protecting wife
John Burke (91) suffered bleeding on the brain and broken nose in London attack
Is the world really drowning in debt?
We may not be on the eve of disaster but room for manoeuvre is shrinking for big economies
Broadcaster Esther Rantzen, TV host of That’s Life!, dies aged 86
Family pays tribute to campaigner for her ‘endless capacity for joy’
Gardaí contact UK police forces amid efforts to ‘significantly’ ramp up pursuit training
Gaping skills shortfall emerged after five teenagers in a BMW were killed in a wrong-way crash on the M9 in Co Kildare in August
Blue Lights on BBC One: An unfortunate and cartoonish portrayal of racism in Ireland
There are echoes of British television’s historical tendency to portray Irish people as uncouth bruisers always up for a bit of fisticuffs
The Brexit debate is back. Could Britain rejoin the EU?
Ten years after leaving the bloc, shifting public opinion is reopening a question once thought settled
‘We thought this was over’: Drumcree’s return confuses Labour’s faithful in Liverpool
Party members in the most Irish city in Britain ponder the reopening of the wounds of a divided past
No explosive devices found in vans searched near UK airbase
Counter-terrorism police defend decision to bail five British nationals in connection with incident at Fairford
UK prime minister Andy Burnham rises to his big moment with emotional conference speech
Labour Party leader opens the door to potential EU return for Britain
Five men arrested over suspected terrorist plot at UK airbase released on bail
Men apprehended outside base being used by US air force in its war against Iran
‘Hope again’: Labour members rejoice but tough tests await
New leader Andy Burnham has energised supporters, yet economic pressures will quickly test the new administration
Child and two women die on dinghy while trying to cross from France to Britain
About 100 passengers rescued from boat which had set off from Calais
UK chancellor Healey preaches fiscal discipline before budget
Speech to UK Labour party conference seen as setting backdrop to budget
By working together, Ireland and the UK can build prosperity in a challenging world
Both countries have complementary strengths in digital infrastructure, semiconductors, cyber and advanced technologies
Five arrested and village evacuated amid ‘major incident’ near UK RAF base
Major incident declared at RAF Fairford as bomb squad inspects vehicles and village is evacuated
Westlife’s Mark Feehily sues surgeon over weight-loss operation
Singer alleges that surgery caused a leak that led to sepsis and the removal of his stomach
Is Ireland ready for a monster El Nino? Expect ugly potatoes, transport chaos and widespread disruption
Climate scientists warn the impending super-strong El Niño will have ripple effects worldwide and have implications for more than just the national weather
The town carrying Britain’s AI dream is starting to revolt
Slough is Europe’s ‘data centre alley’ but some locals are opposed to intensity of development
Majority of voters who expressed preference see immigration as a positive thing, but it’s a tighter call than before
Poll findings also show public overwhelmingly believes Government should ‘begin preparations for possible Irish unity’
Voters open to Irish unity, but not enthusiastic about footing the bill
A sizeable majority of voters express concerns about the potential costs of unification
Omagh inquiry names 27 ‘key individuals’ related to 1998 bomb attack
Analyst outlines people linked to bomb that killed 31, including unborn twins
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