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Police reveal reason behind Leicestershire ‘sonic boom’

The loud explosion was heard over Leicestershire, Banbury and Oxford

The Independent UK

RAF jets scrambled after ‘sonic boom’ over Leicestershire sparks police calls

Police said they have received reports of a loud explosion but ‘there is no cause for concern’.

Evening Standard

‘Sonic boom’ heard over Leicestershire

Police said they have received reports of a loud explosion but ‘there is no cause for concern’.

The Independent UK

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Ministers urged to drop plans for asylum centre at former RAF base in Essex

People living near MDP Wethersfield believe it has been earmarked to house 1,500 male asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK

Wales announce 25 new full-time professional contracts in women's game

The WRU say it is committed to creating a world-class international programme for women's rugby in Wales

Wales Online

Pedestrian who screamed 'get off the f****** pavement' and caused cyclist to fall into traffic jailed for manslaughter

Auriol Grey shouted at retired midwife Celia Ward to "get off the f*****g pavement" which caused her to fall onto the road

Manchester Evening News

Jay Blades made chancellor of former university and receives honorary doctorate

The TV presenter became chancellor during an investiture ceremony at the Wycombe Swan theatre.

The Independent UK

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William and Kate had 'close call' on royal plane during 'hair-raising moment'

The Prince and Princess of Wales were on a flight in Pakistan in 2019 when their plane hit a fierce storm

Nottingham Post

How AAP’s protest against Sisodia arrest was foiled

A day after the CBI arrested Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case, the Aam Aadmi Party protested against the BJP’s “vendetta politics” on Monday. However, its demonstration hit a wall outside the BJP’s headquarters in Delhi. AAP members struggled to cross the barrier put…

Newslaundry

RAF fly-past for World War Two veteran who survived being shot down on raid

Warrant Officer Bob Brown, who went on to teach primary school children, has died aged 103

The Independent UK

Bristol City and Gloucestershire Cricket pay tribute to Colin Sexstone after former chairman's death

Colin Sexstone spent over a decade at Bristol City and five years at Gloucestershire County Cricket

Bristol Post

UK willing to lend Typhoon jets to allies who give fighter planes to Ukraine

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the government has been "very clear" that it will not be providing Typhoons to Ukraine due to training requirements, but said it is prepared to "backfill" for allies who donate Russian or Soviet jets

Daily Mirror

‘Just give Ukraine the planes’ is the battle cry of the armchair generals. It’s not that simple

A year on from Russia’s invasion, there is no shortage of pontification. What’s required now is statecraft, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

'He always put his children first' Loving wife's tribute to husband who died in Nottinghamshire crash

'Our house feels so quiet and empty without him'

Nottingham Post

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Liverpool Echo

Much-loved 'Sir Alf' who was 'one in a million' dies

His friends and carers want his memory to live on

Edinburgh Live

Schoolboy's stroll on beach near Edinburgh uncovers fascinating WWII artefact

Father and son's stroll along the sands in East Lothian unearths historic bullet casing from the Second World War that was likely fired by RAF gunners stationed at one of the region's famous airfields.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh RAF warplane armed with torpedos flies MSPs to top secret defence base

The torpedo-carrying fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft has operated from Lossiemouth since 2020 and last year in August carried out its first search and rescue mission.

The Guardian - UK

‘Keep your eyes open – and leap into the future’: 100 centenarians’ 100 tips for a life well lived

What’s the secret to making it into triple figures? Never stay stuck in the past, keep a diary … and dance while you still can

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The Independent UK

Ex-serviceman turned traitor while consuming conspiracy theories

Berlin spy David Smith spent 12 years in the RAF before moving to Crawley in West Sussex and getting a job at Gatwick Airport.

Chronicle Live

Dad of attempted murderer Jessica Whinham vows to stand by her after horror crime conviction

Paul Whinham says Jessica's life spiralled downwards after she became hooked on drugs and met violent criminal John Hamblin

Daily Mirror

Defence Secretary says Ukraine may wait years for UK fighter jets in blow to Zelensky

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlined the practical difficulties of supplying Kyiv with sophisticated aircraft after President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the UK to provide 'wings for freedom'

Evening Standard

Xi Jinping has made ‘deep mistake’ in underestimating impact of China ‘spy balloon’ missions, ex-MI6 chief

The US military has recovered electronics from the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by an American fighter jet off South Carolina’s coast

Manchester Evening News

RAF Chinook helicopter spotted over Greater Manchester

The aircraft was taking part in low-level training 'to be ready for global operations', the RAF has confirmed

The Independent UK

The fighter jets which would shoot down spy balloons in UK skies

The UK’s quick reaction alert force, tasked with guarding British airspace from foreign threats, uses the Typhoon FGR4 to police the UK’s skies.

Zenger

Grandfather Pursues His Passion In Aviation After Building A Fighter Aircraft From His Garden Shed

The Grandfather built am impressive fighter aircraft from scratch that took him two years after the start of the pandemic.

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