1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (65+ words) Adrian's dad, Léon Ellison, spent decades crafting a replica of a Lancaster bomber's cockpit in his garden workshop. It is now on show at Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre. 'My mad genius dad created a Lancaster bomber cockpit' Adrian's dad, Léon…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (401+ words) A helicopter engine fault was one factor behind the death of a Royal Navy serviceman during a training exercise, an investigation has concluded. On 4 September 2024, three crew members were on board the Merlin Mk4, based at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS)…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (370+ words) A man was prepared to "sabotage" a UK drone factory on behalf of Russia's intelligence services, a court has heard. Joshua Cammidge, from Swindon in Wiltshire, allegedly researched four drone manufacturing sites in the town and carried out reconnaissance. The…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (924+ words) Sitting in the cockpit of a Typhoon fighter jet, the aircraft she one day hopes to help keep in the sky, Grace allows herself a glimpse into the future. The 16-year-old carefully takes in every detail around her, from the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (508+ words) A local authority fighting a long-running war with urban gulls has called in lasers to try to deal with the situation. Environmental health teams from Dumfries and Galloway Council have been using the beams in a bid to scare off…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (308+ words) Drone operators have been warned not to fly them during the Tour of Britain cycle race. Stage three of the event will pass through East Yorkshire on Friday and a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) order has been issued prohibiting flying…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (495+ words) Drones have been described a "the future of policing" after they were used to help seize 130 illegal off-road bikes across north Manchester in the less than a year. The fleet of drones is being used by Greater Manchester Police instead…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (230+ words) Dozens of balloons took to the skies above sunny Oswestry for the town's 10th balloon carnival. The free two-day event in Cae Glas Park on Saturday and Sunday was organised by Nightingale House Hospice, the town council and the local business…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (585+ words) Police drones are being launched remotely over railway lines in Manchester as part of a scheme aimed at finding trespassers and reducing delays. The aircraft are kept in weatherproof boxes at sites beside the railway and can be launched remotely…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago   (174+ words) A town will be hosting a free community carnival to mark the end of its upcoming hot air balloon festival. Telford's Community Carnival Day will take place in Town Park on Sunday 30 August to bring the 2026 Balloon Fiesta to a…...