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Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Red Arrows 2025 schedule mapped - see if they will fly past your house
The Red Arrows will bring dazzling displays to the British Isles and the European mainland this summer - see if they will fly past you on our interactive map below VE Day: Royals watch on as Red Arrows fly over Buckingham Palace The Red Arrows will wow crowds across Britain and abroad as part of a jam-packed schedule this summer. Pilots of the famous Red Arrows set the skies ablaze with incredible stunts and flyovers during the VE celebrations. And they are set to take their show on a grand tour across the British Isles, as well as taking part in demonstrations on the European mainland. Some 60 displays were announced with the season well underway. Squadron Leader Jon Bond, who is leading the team, previously said: "Training for the Red Arrows' 61st season is well underway and we can't wait to display at shows this summer. "Exercise Springhawk is a crucial part of the preparations for this, allowing all parts of the team to come together - often in more settled, finer weather than at home - to further develop the new show." See if the Red Arrows will fly near you on our interactive map below During the tour, the Red Arrows will demonstrate several types of display, depending on the altitudes of clouds. The Red Arrows website states: "There are three types of display the Team Leader can elect to fly – full, rolling or flat. "To carry out a full, looping display, the base of the cloud must be above 5,500ft to avoid the aircraft entering the cloud at the top of the loop. If the cloud base is less than 5,500ft, but more than 2,500ft, the team will perform the rolling display – substituting wing-overs and rolls for the loops. When the cloud base is below 2,500ft, the team will fly the flat display, consisting of a series of flypasts and steep turns." Training for the summer season begins almost as soon as the previous one ends, starting in October with small groups of three or four aircraft formations. During the display season, the Red Arrows often carry out two shows and several flypasts in a single day. People can find times of arrival and departure from airfields as well as information about the show times by visiting Royal Air Force social media profiles. List of Red Arrows events coming up June June 14 - The King's Birthday Flypast, London June 15 - Festival Aereo AIRE 25, San Javier, Murcia, Spain June 21 - Northern Ireland Armed Forces Day (Newtownards Airfield) Display June 22 - Duxford Summer Air Show Display June 28 - Shuttleworth Festival of Flight (Old Warden) Display June 28 - North East Lincolnshire Armed Forces Day (Cleethorpes) Display June 29 - Battle of Britain Airshow (Headcorn) Display July July 5 - Wales National Airshow (Swansea) Display July 6 - Wales National Airshow (Swansea) Display July 6 - British Grand Prix, Silverstone Flypast July 10 - Goodwood Festival of Speed Display July 11 - Goodwood Festival of Speed Display July 13 - Goodwood Festival of Speed Display July 18 - Royal International Air Tattoo Display July 19 - Royal International Air Tattoo Display July 21 - The Tall Ships Races, Aberdeen Display July 26 - Swanage Carnival Display July 26 - Old Buckenham Airshow Display July 27 - Old Buckenham Airshow Display August August 9 - Blackpool Airshow Display August 9 - Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Flypast August 10 - Blackpool Airshow Display August 13 - Falmouth Week Display August 14 - Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow Display August 15 - Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow Display August 16 - Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow Display August 17 - Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow Display August 21 - Clacton Airshow August 22 - Clacton Airshow August 22 - Sidmouth Regatta August 24 - Roskilde Airshow August 30 - Bucharest International Air Show August 30 - Radom Airshow (Poland) September September 5 - International Ayr Show, Scotland Display September 6 - International Ayr Show, Scotland Display September 7 - Great North Run, Newcastle/South Shields Display September 10 - Guernsey Air Display September 11 - Jersey International Air Display September 13 - International Sanicole Airshow, Belgium Display September 21 - NATO Days - Ostrava, Czech Republic Display September 27 - Malta International Airshow Display. September 28 - Malta International Airshow Display.
Powys County Times
05-06-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Llandrindod club disappointed after VE Day flag vandalised
THE Royal British Legion in Llandrindod Wells has expressed disappointment after a flag commemorating VE Day was vandalised. The club reiterated its support for veterans living in and from the town after the incident, which is believed to have occurred sometime after May 8, which marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 'We are disappointed to see vandalism to the VE flag and ropes, that were erected in commemoration of VE Day,' read a post on the Llandrindod Wells - Royal British Legion Facebook page on May 31. 'It is such shame to have to experience this lack of regard for the veterans, both men and women, that served and defended our country so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. 'Their sacrifice and dedication deserve our gratitude and respect. 'For those that have served and are still serving in our armed forces, we appreciate and honour your dedication to serving your country, ensuring our freedom and way of life.' The news sparked anger locally, with one commenter replying: 'It's heartbreaking that every village in UK has a nucleus of this class of person now. 'Smashing and vandalising everything they see. Tragic really that parents have lost control over their kids.' One other said the vandalism 'makes my blood boil', while the behaviour of whoever was responsible was labelled 'disgraceful', 'disgusting' and 'disrespectful'. Others branded those responsible 'mindless yobs' and 'disrespectful toerags'. It leaves a sour taste following impeccable organisation of and attendance at a number of events held in Llandrindod to commemorate VE Day. VE Day in the spa town was marked throughout the week, including on Sunday, May 11, with a service being held at the town's war memorial, on Temple Street, adjacent to the Metropole Hotel, and led by Rev Andrew Tweed. 'Our mayor, Cllr Marcia Morgan, laid wreaths on behalf of the community at the war memorial and hospital,' said Llandrindod Wells Town Council in a post. 'It was lovely to see so many people in attendance and particularly the current and previous servicemen and women. 'Congratulations to Llandrindod Wells Royal British Legion for working so hard on this important commemoration.' Town Crier Jan Swindale had previously organised a VE Day 80 proclamation event on May 8, while choirs from both Ysgol Cefnllys and Ysgol Trefonnen performed. The celebrations had started on May 5 with a family tea party at the Royal British Legion premises on Tremont Road.
Western Telegraph
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Dad's Army star's Arthur Lowe's Pembrokeshire connection
The fundraising event is being staged at the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, and to promote it, volunteer Peter Mitchell has dressed up as the legendary Captain Mainwaring of the Walmington Home Guard, who was played in the nostalgic series by actor Arthur Lowe. Arthur Lowe, who died in 1982, in his famous Dad's Army role as Captain Mainwaring. (Image: Dad's Army Wiki/Fandom) Arthur Lowe had a direct connection with Pembroke Dock. In 1940 he was a Sergeant in the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and he well remembered the devastating German Air Force attacks on the town. The 1940s Big Band Dance takes place in Pembroke Dock on Saturday June 21 and commemorates the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ-Days as well as the end of the Second World War. The dance will be held in a marquee sponsored by the Port of Milford Haven and located alongside one of the historic flying boat hangars in the former Royal Dockyard. Peter and Marilyn Mitchell don their Forties gladrags in readiness for the dance. (Image: Martin Cavaney Photography) Recreating the memorable Glenn Miller style wartime music will be the Phil Dando Big Band while Peri Lynn - formerly known as Peri Thomas and who is from the town - will perform her Vera Lynn tribute. We'll Meet Again duo, Peter Mitchell as Captain Mainwaring and Perri Lynn as Vera Lynn. (Image: Martin Cavaney Photography) Also taking part will be the Pembrokeshire Lindy Hoppers dance team who hold weekly classes in Pembroke Dock. Funds raised will support a unique heritage project – the return of the RAF Pembroke Dock Memorial Window to the town. Originally unveiled 80 years ago in what is now the Heritage Centre, the window has for the last 30 years been displayed at the RAF Museum in London. Tickets for this never-to-be-repeated Forties Dance are available, at £25, from the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre (Tel 01646 684220); Pembroke Dock Town Council offices in Dimond Street (Tel 01646 684110) or online via Eventbrite. Street food vendors will be supporting the dance.
South Wales Guardian
31-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
£1.5bn in extra funding for military homes as part of defence review
The review, expected soon, will set out the money, which will be put towards work to improve housing and unlock further development. Cash will be used on urgent repairs such as fixing boilers and roofs, and other issues including tackling damp, the MoD said. Speaking on a visit to some military homes in Cambridgeshire, Defence Secretary John Healey said: 'I'm announcing through the strategic defence review a record increase – £1.5 billion in the next five years – to upgrade military family homes. 'Our forces make extraordinary sacrifices to keep us safe and to serve this country and yet for years, we've forced their families to live in substandard homes that you or I … just wouldn't tolerate.' He also said the review will 'recognise the fact that the world is changing, threats are increasing'. 'In this new era of threat we need a new era for defence.' It will be 'the vision and direction for the way that we've got to strengthen our armed forces to make us more secure at home, stronger abroad', he said. The strategic defence review was launched by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer last year, as the Government looks to overhaul Britain's military in the face of rising global tensions. Ahead of the review, the UK has already committed to spend 2.5% of gross domestic product – a measure of the size of the economy – on defence from April 2027, rising to 3% during the next Parliament. Last month, the Government launched a consumer charter aimed at improving the living conditions for service personnel and their families. It commits to higher move-in standards, more reliable repairs and a named housing officer for every family. It also pledges a shorter complaints process and more freedom for families to be able to make improvements to their service homes. Liberal Democrat defence spokeswoman Helen Maguire called on the Government to go further in its pledge, by bringing military accommodation up to the decent homes standard – the minimum standards that social homes should meet. She said she was 'glad to see this Government has finally come to their senses and listened', and added: 'Those bravely defending our country deserve proper housing without leaks, mould, floods and freezing temperatures. 'But it's disappointing to see the Government refuse to commit to bring all military homes under the decent homes standard – a change the Lib Dems will continue to champion, so no military family has to suffer in a second-rate home.' Ms Maguire previously told the PA news agency that military families were 'struggling over the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day', after the Government revealed it had logged 442 urgent repair requests for service family accommodation during the week which began on May 5.
Belfast Telegraph
31-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
£1.5bn in extra funding for military homes as part of defence review
The review, expected soon, will set out the money, which will be put towards work to improve housing and unlock further development. Cash will be used on urgent repairs such as fixing boilers and roofs, and other issues including tackling damp, the MoD said. Speaking on a visit to some military homes in Cambridgeshire, Defence Secretary John Healey said: 'I'm announcing through the strategic defence review a record increase – £1.5 billion in the next five years – to upgrade military family homes. 'Our forces make extraordinary sacrifices to keep us safe and to serve this country and yet for years, we've forced their families to live in substandard homes that you or I … just wouldn't tolerate.' He also said the review will 'recognise the fact that the world is changing, threats are increasing'. 'In this new era of threat we need a new era for defence.' It will be 'the vision and direction for the way that we've got to strengthen our armed forces to make us more secure at home, stronger abroad', he said. The strategic defence review was launched by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer last year, as the Government looks to overhaul Britain's military in the face of rising global tensions. Ahead of the review, the UK has already committed to spend 2.5% of gross domestic product – a measure of the size of the economy – on defence from April 2027, rising to 3% during the next Parliament. Last month, the Government launched a consumer charter aimed at improving the living conditions for service personnel and their families. It commits to higher move-in standards, more reliable repairs and a named housing officer for every family. It also pledges a shorter complaints process and more freedom for families to be able to make improvements to their service homes. Liberal Democrat defence spokeswoman Helen Maguire called on the Government to go further in its pledge, by bringing military accommodation up to the decent homes standard – the minimum standards that social homes should meet. She said she was 'glad to see this Government has finally come to their senses and listened', and added: 'Those bravely defending our country deserve proper housing without leaks, mould, floods and freezing temperatures. 'But it's disappointing to see the Government refuse to commit to bring all military homes under the decent homes standard – a change the Lib Dems will continue to champion, so no military family has to suffer in a second-rate home.' Ms Maguire previously told the PA news agency that military families were 'struggling over the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day', after the Government revealed it had logged 442 urgent repair requests for service family accommodation during the week which began on May 5.
