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Why a sonic boom was heard in parts of England

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The Independent UK

What is a sonic boom? Loud bang heard over Essex

A loud bang heard in parts of England was caused by RAF jets breaking the sound barrier

The Independent UK

Sonic boom over Essex as RAF scrambled to intercept private jet on way to Stansted

A sonic boom was heard across Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire

Evening Standard

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Sonic boom heard over Essex as RAF intercept private jet

Boom from fast-moving Typhoon fighter jet was heard over Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent and parts of London

The Independent UK

Drone footage reveals scale of devastating moorland fire near RAF base

Drone footage reveals the scale of a large moorland fire near an RAF base in North Yorkshire.

The Independent UK

CEO of Shetland spaceport dies months before first launch

THE founder of a Highlands spaceport has died just a few months before its first official launch ...

The National (Scotland)

Former RAF corporal, 96, becomes Countdown’s oldest ever contestant

The Countdown contestant had a varied career in the Royal Air Force

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Voices: Why I am marching for freedom of speech

COMMENT: Proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the government, the group is being punished for exposing Israel’s crimes in Gaza and the UK’s role enabling it – we cannot let our opposition be silenced, says human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger

The Independent UK

Chinook disaster families ‘disgusted’ after PM rejects inquiry calls

Sir Keir Starmer said a public inquiry would not be ‘in the public interest’.

Evening Standard

UK’s surveillance flights over Gaza raise questions on help for Israeli military

Government says it controls what information is shared as critics question the role of intelligence gathering

The Guardian - UK

David Lammy contradicted as UK 'shares Gaza spy plane data with Israel'

THE UK Government is continuing to send spy flights over Gaza and share intelligence it gathers with Israel – despite David Lammy's claims to…

The National (Scotland)

Birmingham Airport runway closed after small aircraft makes emergency landing

One person suffered minor injuries from the incident, which occurred at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

King visits Scotland’s main RAF base and thanks families for their sacrifices

Charles visited RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, northern Scotland, on Wednesday, to attend the stand-up parade for Number 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron.

Evening Standard

More than 25,000 sign petition demanding answers on 1994 Chinook disaster

Families of the 29 people who died on the Mull of Kintyre crash have accused the Ministry of Defence of a ‘cover-up’.

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The Independent UK

Further arrest over damage to planes at RAF Brize Norton

A 22-year-old-man was arrested over the damage of two aircraft at the base in Oxfordshire.

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39 Of The Most Famous ‘Fine, I’ll Do It Myself’ Moments That Changed History Forever

This viral online thread has 39 folks recalling the biggest 'all-or-nothing' moments in world history.

The Guardian - UK

Number of asylum seekers at ex-RAF base in Essex to rise by more than 50%

Home Office to move 445 more people to MDP Wethersfield site, scene of previous anti-migrant protests

Evening Standard

Healey signs agreement paving way for export of Typhoon jets to Turkey

The Defence Secretary said the agreement demonstrated the Government’s determination to secure new defence deals.

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The Guardian - UK

Campaigners call for Keir Starmer to say if US nuclear weapons are back in UK

CND and experts cite US air force transport flight thought to be carrying tactical bombs that landed at RAF base

The National (Scotland)

UK spy plane flew towards Gaza hours before Labour condemned 'horrors'

A UK spy plane was sent from Cyprus in the direction of Gaza mere hours before the Government joined with 31 other countries to call for a ceasefire.

Euronews

Stranded UK F-35 fighter jet leaves India after triggering barrage of memes

An RAF F-35B fighter jet, stuck for over a month in Kerala due to technical issues, finally took off after repairs by UK engineers, sparking much online humour.

The Guardian - UK

Lammy ‘sickened’ by Israel’s targeting of starving Palestinians and threatens fresh sanctions

Foreign secretary says he deeply regrets that UK does not have power to end war and claims its arms are not used in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Lookout, Devon! Our overnight stay in a 1940s observation post

A clifftop bunkhouse built for the RAF during the second world war is perfect for a kid-friendly escape – with great views, sea swims, hiking and otter spotting

Evening Standard

Four face 2027 trial over alleged Palestine Action aircraft damage

About £7 million worth of damage was caused to the aircraft at RAF Brize Norton in an incident alleged to have a ‘terrorist connection’.

Evening Standard

Four accused of Palestine Action attack on RAF planes face 2027 trial

The defendants face a year-and-a-half wait for their trial over £7million alleged criminal damage at RAF Brize Norton

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