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From the ex-military air dispatcher who enjoys flight sims over Bournemouth to the train driver who copies his real-life routes, gamers explain the peculiar joy of playing at their jobs

The high profile of firearms in American crime dramas so far appears to be the most persuasive argument for why police need guns.

The popular Croft Nostalgia event returned after a two-year absence last weekend, where Samuel Harrison bagged four wins and the Historic FF1600 title. The British Hillclimb and Rally championships were also in action, with the title still very much up for grabs in both.

Global aviation's Farnborough airshow opens Monday amid a sweltering heatwave, with the sector aided by a modest recovery in air traffic and with Ukraine boosting defense budgets. Tens of thousands of visitors will flock to the five-day show, held southwest of London, as weather forecasters warn of scorching record temperatures…

Police began to follow scaffolder Richard Evans' van after he jumped a red light and almost hit their unmarked patrol car

Staff shortages raised consistently by those on the front line but there is backing for 'centres of excellence' plan

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