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New report details missed chances to stop Uvalde school shooting

A police officer armed with a rifle watched the gunman in the Uvalde school massacre walk toward the campus but did not fire while waiting for permission from a supervisor to shoot, according to a sweeping critique on the tactical response to the ...

06 Jul 2022 at 21:19

Health chiefs believed pandemic was imminent in 1997

Health chiefs drew up a contingency plan for a flu pandemic in 1997, which included a widespread vaccination programme, the possible closure of schools and restricting international travel. The plans have been revealed in archived papers which ...

29 Dec 2021 at 01:25

Scotland

Specially trained officers on standby to tackle reckless use of fireworks

Public order officers are to be deployed during Bonfire Night to protect police officers from attack during this year’s celebrations. The specially trained officers will be sent to support local police teams needing help to deal with ...

22 Oct 2024 at 17:39

Scotland

You will not evade justice, police warn youths behind fireworks disorder

Police have vowed to trace those responsible for multiple outbreaks of firework-related disorder in Edinburgh which saw a female officer injured and vehicles damaged. Groups of youths targeted police vehicles with fireworks and ...

01 Nov 2024 at 10:12

World

Texas governor stopped at campaign fundraiser ‘for hours’ after Uvalde shooting

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said that he stopped at a campaign fundraiser following the deadly school shooting in Uvalde and “let people know” he could not stay, but a newspaper reports that he was there for nearly three ...

30 Jul 2022 at 06:58

Met Office issue strong winds weather warning after rain and floods

A weather warning for strong winds has been issued for Sunday as parts of England suffered heavy rain and localised flooding on Friday. Commuters in parts of England faced disruption on road and rail services with social ...

27 Sept 2024 at 14:18

Three men released without charge after bus station alert

Three men arrested after a bus station was evacuated and the bomb squad alerted have been released without charge. Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow city centre was evacuated at about 1.10pm on Wednesday after police ...

21 Nov 2024 at 13:51

Overcrowding concerns at Bonfire Night event after 200 injuries in five years

Bonfire night revellers are being urged not to travel to a Sussex event because of overcrowding concerns as more than 200 injuries have been reported since 2019. Sussex Police have urged people not to attend Lewes ...

01 Nov 2024 at 15:55

Scotland

Police vow ‘no stone unturned’ to trace youths involved in Halloween violence

Violent attacks on police have become almost an “anniversary” event in Edinburgh around Bonfire Night, a senior officer has said, after disorder broke out in the same area of the capital once again. Chief ...

01 Nov 2024 at 16:44

Respect orders to tackle anti-social behaviour criticised as an Asbo rebrand

Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson has said “fresh impetus is needed” to crack down on anti-social behaviour. As she unveiled plans for new town centre bans and powers for police to seize noisy ...

27 Nov 2024 at 15:01

Met Police prepare for busy weekend of protests, sport and fireworks in London

The Metropolitan Police are preparing for a busy weekend ahead with protests, sports events and fireworks displays across the capital. A Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) march will start at ...

02 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Backing from businesses as MPs debate Martyn’s Law

Business backing as MPs debate Martyn’s Law

More than 100 venues are backing Martyn’s Law to help protect the public from terror attacks, as MPs debate the proposal in Parliament. The plans, part of the Terrorism (Protection of ...

14 Oct 2024 at 07:42

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