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Five things we learned at the Labour Conference on Sunday BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Labour’s conference officially kicked off in Liverpool – and not just on the football pitch. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/five-things-we-learned-at-the-labour-conference-on-sunday-37346352.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37346348.ece/f7e2f/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_5388a2ee-d7be-41bd-98a0-3df4602639ec_1 Email Labour’s conference officially kicked off in Liverpool – and not just on the football pitch. Here are five things we learned: – The summer’s tensions over anti-Semitism have not eased. Jeremy Corbyn was challenged directly on whether he was an anti-Semite, “absolutely not”, but a packed Jewish Labour Movement rally saw MPs line up to criticise the party’s handling of the issue. – Labour could support a second referendum on the European Union if delegates back one. Jeremy Corbyn said he would be … [Read more...] about Five things we learned at the Labour Conference on Sunday

In Pictures: RAF planes hit the heights in centenary show BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The RAF’s historic feats have been remembered during an event to mark the junior service’s centenary year. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/in-pictures-raf-planes-hit-the-heights-in-centenary-show-37346146.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37346135.ece/2a213/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_341e55f0-f73b-42cc-9fcb-35cd290a6922_1 Email The RAF’s historic feats have been remembered during an event to mark the junior service’s centenary year. For spectators on the ground at RAF Duxford, there was something old and new up above as planes past and present took to the sky. Once again, Second World War aircraft such as the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane took star billing in a year which also sees the 75th anniversary of the Dambusters raid on Germany. … [Read more...] about In Pictures: RAF planes hit the heights in centenary show

Tailbacks caused after two crashes on busy Scottish roads BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Part of a busy road in Moray has been closed after a crash near a castle. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/tailbacks-caused-after-two-crashes-on-busy-scottish-roads-37346036.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37346033.ece/5db6e/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_b8864b34-ca09-4eff-a6c2-567a4a6fae85_1 Email Part of a busy road in Moray has been closed after a crash near a castle. The incident involved two cars and happened on the A96 at Brodie Castle, close to Forres on Sunday. A Police Scotland spokesman said there had been injuries and an air ambulance had been called. Officers are in attendance at an road traffic collision on the A96 near to Brodie Castle. As a result of this incident,...Posted by North East Police Division on Sunday, September 23, 2018Diversions have been put in place for lighter vehicles. Those travelling west will be diverted north, on back roads behind … [Read more...] about Tailbacks caused after two crashes on busy Scottish roads

Man arrested at Buckingham Palace over ‘firearm offence’ BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A man has been arrested at Buckingham Palace on suspicion of possession of a Taser. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/man-arrested-at-buckingham-palace-over-firearm-offence-37345896.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37345895.ece/25cd3/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_c8cdf47d-c043-407e-aee7-ce65533ab7e6_1 Email A man has been arrested at Buckingham Palace on suspicion of possession of a Taser. Police were called to the visitors’ entrance at around 12.45pm on Sunday after the man was detained by security staff. The 38-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm, namely a Taser, and was taken into custody at a police station in central London. … [Read more...] about Man arrested at Buckingham Palace over ‘firearm offence’

Man arrested at Buckingham Palace over Taser BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A man has been arrested at Buckingham Palace on suspicion of possessing a Taser. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/man-arrested-at-buckingham-palace-over-taser-37345947.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37345946.ece/9b897/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_dd5750f5-f7ea-4a1a-87cb-a3cd833fca00_1 Email A man has been arrested at Buckingham Palace on suspicion of possessing a Taser. Police were called to the visitors’ entrance at around 12.45pm on Sunday after the man was detained by security staff. The 38-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm, namely a Taser, and was taken into custody at a police station in central London. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the incident. The Queen is currently at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on her summer break. … [Read more...] about Man arrested at Buckingham Palace over Taser