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RAF Scampton residents raise safety concerns over Government’s migrants plan

The Lincolnshire airbase has previously been the home of the Red Arrows and the 617 Dambuster Squadron.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Government faces legal fight against asylum seeker housing at RAF bases, warns Tory MP

Plans to place migrants in disused military bases were savaged by Tory MPs who warned of legal action against the Government

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2023

Tories 'distracting from failures' with plan to house asylum seekers on disused barges

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick will announce the use of two RAF sites - Wethersfield and Scampton - on Wednesday, but one council is already seeking a High Court injunction.

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2023

Funeral of black second world war veteran moved as large crowds expected

Westminster council says new date and venue being arranged to ensure Ft Sgt Peter Brown gets ‘sendoff he deserves’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2023

Funeral for one of the RAF’s last black WW2 pilots moved after surge in requests to attend

‘His story of valour and modesty has touched many who rightly wish to pay their own tribute for his service to this nation, his adopted home for so many years’

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2023

Queen's closest adviser and crew who carried coffin among those on King's honours list

The late monarch’s closest adviser, Angela Kelly, and other Royal Household staff were made members of the Royal Victorian Order - a list of Demise Awards was announced by Charles to recognise those who loyally served his mother

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023

Healthy man's twitch the first sign of a devastating diagnosis

Chris Rimmer died surrounded by his loved ones after being told he had Motor Neurone Disease when he was just 32

Liverpool Echo · Mar 24, 2023

Children inspired by hero Spitfire pilot 80 years after he sacrificed himself

On March 24 1943, Flying Officer Raimund Sanders Draper steered his fighter away from their school when his engine failed after take-off and stayed in the cockpit to make sure it didn’t hit the school

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Thousands expected at funeral of RAF’s last black WW2 veteran due to surge in interest

“His story of valour and modesty has touched many”

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023

RAF airstrikes killed 29 civilians in Iraq and Syria in two years, analysis suggests

Report says UK armed service has ‘major questions to answer’ about conduct in war against Islamic State

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023