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The Latest Breaking News from Whelford

Breaking 3 publishers covering this story in the last 6 hours

1h ago 5 arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack near UK airbase used by US forces
2h ago ‘Police were banging on the door’: villagers near RAF Fairford describe evacuation
2h ago Five held under anti-terror laws after three vans stopped near RAF base
4h ago RAF Fairford alert: Several arrested, homes evacuated near US air base - key details

5 arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack near UK airbase used by US forces

British police have arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after an incident near RAF Fairford, a Royal Air Force base used by the US military in southwestern England. Homes in the nearby village of Whelford were evacuated as bomb disposal experts examined several vehicles, NBC News…

The Times of India · 1h ago

‘Police were banging on the door’: villagers near RAF Fairford describe evacuation

Local people say members of WhatsApp group noticed suspicious activity around vans in Whelford overnight

The Guardian - UK · 2h ago

Five held under anti-terror laws after three vans stopped near RAF base

The men were also arrested on suspicion of explosive offences after being detained in the Whelford area, outside RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

Evening Standard · 2h ago

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RAF Fairford alert: Several arrested, homes evacuated near US air base - key details

Several men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of violations under the Explosives Act. Residents of the nearby village of Whelford were evacuated to a leisure center in Cirencester. Police established a cordon around the area while an Army explosive ordnance disposal team assessed several vehicles. Counter-terrorism police are…

The Times of India · 4h ago

Five arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist act after 'major incident' near UK air base

Counter terrorism police are leading an investigation into the incident. Five men have been arrested on suspected explosives offences as well as on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

Euronews · 7h ago

Residents evacuated from Gloucestershire village as major incident declared near RAF base

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The Independent UK · 8h ago

Major incident: Homes evacuated near UK military base as vehicles examined

Several properties were evacuated in UK's Whelford, after police declared a major incident following the arrest of several men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.

The Times of India · 8h ago

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Men arrested under Explosives Act as villagers evacuated near RAF Fairford

Police said a major incident has been declared, with armed officers manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire.

The Independent UK · 8h ago

Five 'terror attack plot' suspects arrested near RAF base used to strike Iran

Armed officers are manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire

Evening Standard · 8h ago

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