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Mystery drones seen over three US air bases in East Anglia

[ad_1] A number of unidentified drones have been spotted over three airbases in Britain, the United States Air Force (USAF) has confirmed.The incidents, which occurred between Wednesday and Friday, saw "small unmanned aerial systems" spotted over RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell in the neighbouring county of Norfolk.The USAF, which uses the bases, said it was unclear at this stage whether the drones were considered hostile.It
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Crowds gather at Peaky Blinders’ Tommy Shelby lookalike contest

[ad_1] BBCJoe Freeman with James and Arthur Dunley, who all took part in the contest They came in their flat caps, waistcoats and with an ice-cool stare - all hoping to be crowned the best lookalike of Peaky Blinders' Tommy Shelby.The contest took place on Saturday in Birmingham city centre and follows the craze of celebrity doppelganger competitions currently sweeping the globe. Over 100 spectators gathered outside the Bullring to
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Australian Open 2025: Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic at tournament

[ad_1] Djokovic leads the head-to-head 25-11 but Murray claimed memorable victories over him to win the US Open in 2012 and Wimbledon a year later.He did, however, lose to Djokovic in the Melbourne showpiece in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016, and also lost the French Open final in 2016.Murray replaced Djokovic as world number one at the end of the 2016 season, going on a 24-match winning streak to end
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UK wants to hire EU negotiator to ‘reset’ relationship

[ad_1] The UK government is hiring a new negotiator to help deliver a “reset” of relations with Europe.The job posting says the role will lead the government's relationship with the European Union and negotiations with the EU "on key UK interests", with mentions of trade, security and border policy.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has committed to a “reset” of relations between the UK and EU, and previously said he would
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Storm Bert brings snow, wind and rain to UK

[ad_1] BBC Weather Watchers / ClareWaves crash into the seafront in Devon on SaturdayStorm Bert has brought heavy snowfall, rain and strong winds as it sweeps through parts of the UK, causing widespread disruption.Snow has fallen across Scotland and parts of northern and central England, alongside the heavy rain and wind that has also hit southern England and Wales.A number of yellow weather warnings remain in place after an earlier
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Cat rescued from drainpipe by Clevedon firefighters

[ad_1] A cat had to be rescued by fire crews after getting stuck in a drainpipe.John the female cat became wedged inside a garage and had to be cut out using small tools.She was taken to a vet so the remainder of the stuck pipe could be removed.Avon Fire and Rescue said firefighters from Clevedon, Somerset, were called out at about 10.00 GMT."The easiest and least distressing option was to
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Edgbaston murder arrest after man shot dead and another critically injured

[ad_1] BBCResidents said they heard three gunshots as they sat watching televisionA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was shot dead and another critically injured in Birmingham.Police found the dead man, in his 20s, slumped in a car and the other wounded at a nearby bus stop after he apparently tried to flee the gunman. Officers were called to Rotton Park Road in Edgbaston just
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Kate invites Southport families to Christmas carols

[ad_1] The Princess of Wales has invited families affected by the Southport attacks to her annual Christmas carol service, Kensington Palace has said.The fourth Together At Christmas service will take place at Westminster Abbey on 6 December.The event will come at the end of a year during which Catherine has had to largely withdraw from public duties following her cancer diagnosis.Last month, she visited Southport with the Prince of Wales
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SEPA refuse Scots man who tried to send 500 bikes to Africa

[ad_1] Graeme Hart/PPANigel Carter has been gathering bicycles across Scotland to donateA man who tried to send 500 bikes to a charity in Africa had them refused at a Scottish port after they were classed as waste.Nigel Carter, 64, had been gathering bicycles across Scotland to be shipped to Sudan, to help people who need access to cheap transport. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said the shipment could not