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 · Aug 15, 2025
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 · Aug 15, 2025
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 · Aug 15, 2025
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 · Aug 13, 2025
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) · Aug 13, 2025
Former RAF corporal, 96, becomes Countdown’s oldest ever contestant The Countdown contestant had a varied career in the Royal Air Force The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025
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 · Aug 9, 2025
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 · Aug 8, 2025
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 · Aug 7, 2025
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) · Aug 6, 2025
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 · Aug 6, 2025
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 · Aug 6, 2025
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’. Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025
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. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025
Bored Panda · Jul 31, 2025 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 · Jul 30, 2025 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 · Jul 23, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025 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) · Jul 22, 2025 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 · Jul 22, 2025 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 · Jul 22, 2025 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 · Jul 22, 2025 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 · Jul 18, 2025 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 · Jul 18, 2025 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
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025 ‘There’s a bit of a queue forming’: how UK firms are enticing buyers for the next generation of fighter jets Inside the hangars where robots are poised to keep the UK a top-tier military nation and continue more than a century of building military aircraft