The RAF aerobatics team, RAF Waddington’s diamond-nine display unit
Weather delays across North America have postponed the Red Arrows’ Atlantic crossing, forcing them to miss events in Eastbourne, Edinburgh and Lyme Regis. RAF officials say safety remains the priority as teams plan a multi-leg journey back to the UK, with flyovers at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo still scheduled by other aircraft.
Runners aged 25 and under now account for more than 15% of entrants in the Great North Run, according to the organisers. The BBC reports growing youth involvement at the famed half marathon, with new running clubs forming as the event continues to attract participants across Gateshead, South Tyneside and South Shields.
The Hawk T2 training jet has crashed near Anglesey’s RAF Valley. Pilots have ejected and are treated for minor injuries. The RAF has paused Hawk T1 and T2 flying operations as a formal investigation begins, with the Red Arrows also affected by the pause.
The Hawk T2 trainer aircraft, which had been grounded after a ground-breaking incident near Anglesey, has resumed flying following a safety review. The RAF has kept the investigation ongoing while allowing routine training flights to proceed, emphasising safety and local communities.