RAF Lossiemouth in £83mn facilities investment

pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6433792/harry-potter-jacobite-express-breaks-down/

Apr 15

'Harry Potter Express' Jacobite steam train breaks down on first day of relaunch

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RAF and RAAF Jointly Revive 80 Squadron: The Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have jointly revived the prestigious 80 Squadron.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-and-raaf-jointly-revive-80-squadron/

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Apr 14

RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Rishi Sunak says: The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.

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Apr 17

Minimum unit pricing: Here's how much beer, wine and spirits could cost in Scotland if cost increase agreed

scotsman.com/news/scotland/alcohol-prices-minimum-unit-pricing-scotland-4594809

dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scotland-hit-42-hour-snow-32595370

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Scotland to be hit by '42 hour snow blast' with spring freeze set next week: Temperatures will plummet to minus five degrees with snow on its way in Scotland.

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Apr 16

How RAF jets protected British troops from Iran’s attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak approved the intervention of the Typhoon aircraft amid fears that Tehran’s ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/raf-jets-british-troops-iran-attack-israel-ct8zp536f

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Apr 12

Britain to equip ships with lasers to take down drones from 2027: Britain's defence ministry on Friday said it would install lasers on warships designed to ...

reuters.com/world/uk/britain-equip-ships-with-lasers-take-down-drones-2027-2024-04-11/

Quick Glance: UK Considers Providing Latest Laser Weapons to Ukraine

Defense Secretary Grant Shapps suggests that prototypes of the latest laser weapons being developed in the UK could potentially be provided to Ukraine in the future to strengthen its air defense systems.

Originally planned for production to begin in 2032, the UK Defense Ministry now aims to achieve this earlier - by 2027.

Shapps aims to significantly shorten the usually lengthy development-procurement procedures so that the system can be deployed on ships and potentially on land as quickly as possible for use against combat drones.

The DragonFire laser weapon will be distinguished by its high speed and accuracy, with the additional advantage of low cost compared to air defense missiles - a single shot lasting 10 seconds is equivalent in cost to using a standard heater for an hour.

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Prison relief for ex-RAF terrorist: Prison management lifts solitary confinement for Klette

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Apr 14

How Israel shot down Iranian drones and missiles with limited damage: Advanced warning combined with strong missile defence in and outside its borders meant many ...

irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2024/04/14/how-israel-shot-down-iranian-drones-and-missiles-with-limited-damage/

Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank

The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.

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Apr 15

RAF Typhoons down Iran suicide drones to help protect Israel: UK’s first ‘air-to-air combat mission’ since the Falklands conflict after jets dispatched from RAF ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/iran-israel-ref-typhoon-drones-missiles-9sxz06ltw

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Apr 15

Zelenskyy: Israel and Ukraine are not in NATO, but we only need will to protect ourselves against terror

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451343/

Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support

President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.

Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.

Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.

US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.

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Apr 15

E-7 facilities take shape at RAF Lossiemouth: More than 550 tonnes of steel have been supplied by a company local to RAF Lossiemouth as facilities for supporting ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/e-7-facilities-take-shape-at-raf-lossiemouth/

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American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland for visit: The U.S. Navy say that this port visit gives the USS Albany and her crew the opportunity to enjoy the ...

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Apr 12

Ex-UK Ministry of Defence official jailed for taking illicit payments

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Apr 09

RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza: Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan.

bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68774923

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Apr 15

Tories launch bid to repeal Scotland's controversial new hate crime law: The party said the legislation is ‘proving every bit as unworkable as many critics ...

scotsman.com/news/politics/tories-launch-bid-to-repeal-scotlands-controversial-new-hate-crime-law-4591024

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Apr 08

3200 mile row across the Atlantic by RAF Regiment Gunners: A 3200-mile row across the Atlantic has been completed by RAF Regiment Gunners.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/3200-mile-row-across-the-atlantic-by-raf-regiment-gunners/

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Apr 11

NASA asked to assist in new hunt to find Loch Ness Monster in Highlands: The Loch Ness Centre, in the Highlands, has asked space explorers Nasa ...

news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/nasa-asked-to-assist-in-new-hunt-to-find-loch-ness-monster-in-highlands

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Apr 10

Scottish police receive thousands of reports after new hate crime law

reuters.com/world/uk/scottish-police-receive-thousands-reports-after-new-hate-crime-law-2024-04-10/

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Apr 17

Tories to lead debate calling for repeal of controversial hate crime laws at Holyrood

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Apr 15

Meghan Markle is 'pushing for an apology' from royal family: expert: Meghan Markle is "pushing for an apology" from the royal family before she agrees ...

nypost.com/2024/04/15/entertainment/meghan-markle-is-pushing-for-an-apology-from-royal-family-expert/

Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.

The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.

There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.

It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.

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Apr 12

British Atlas transport aircraft cleared for low level parachuting: In a series of day and night sorties, paratroopers were dropped simultaneously from both side ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-atlas-transport-aircraft-cleared-for-low-level-parachuting/

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Apr 10

Drug-dealing Fraserburgh mum jailed for causing baby son’s death: Drug-dealing Fraserburgh mum Amy Beck has been jailed for causing the death of her baby boy who ...

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Apr 16

Smoking ban: From world-leading Scottish reform to bid for smoke-free generation: In 2006, Scotland banned smoking in indoor public spaces - now the UK is poised ...

news.stv.tv/scotland/smoking-ban-from-world-leading-scottish-reform-to-bid-for-smoke-free-generation

Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill

The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.

The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.

The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.

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Gloucestershire Live Apr 13

Red Arrows fly in close formation over the Alps in stunning images: The Royal Air Force aerobatic team have begun final preparations to get show-ready for their ...

gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/raf-red-arrows-fly-close-9222698

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Apr 15

Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow: Israel’s air defense against Iran, explained: Israel’s air defense systems and a U.S.-led coalition intercepted 99 percent of ...

washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/15/israel-air-defense-iron-dome-iran/

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Apr 05

Scottish education: Sharp declines in numbers of maths and physics teachers raise huge concerns for future – Scotsman comment

scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/scottish-education-sharp-declines-in-numbers-of-maths-and-physics-teachers-raise-huge-concerns-for-future-scotsman-comment-4580049

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Apr 13

Saudi and Iranian Ministers Talk After Drone Attack on Israel

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STV Player

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Cost of cheap alcohol to rise by 30% as MSPs vote on minimum pricing: The price per unit of alcohol is set to rise to 65p, up from 50p.

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Homeless high schooler Tyler Palm describes couch surfing, working a job to stay afloat

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Apr 09

Dundee train diverted after man dressed as a Stormtrooper reported for ‘firearm possession’ in Aberdeen

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Apr 18

UK Election: Labour Shouldn’t Write Off Scotland's SNP Just Yet: Despite numerous internal crises and a recent revival of Scottish Labour ...

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'Sunshine on Keith': North and north-east spots named sunniest in the UK last winter

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Apr 18

How did Scotland go from COP26 trailblazers to abandoning key climate change targets?

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Apr 17

Stirling Studios given green light at Forthside site: Stirling is set to take centre stage in Scotland's film and TV industry with the creation of one of the ...

heraldscotland.com/news/24258975.stirling-studios-given-green-light-forthside-site/

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Apr 02

Mhairi Black to perform comedy show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Mhairi Black will make her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this summer with a comedy show that ...

heraldscotland.com/news/24223975.mhairi-black-perform-comedy-show-edinburgh-festival-fringe/

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Apr 18

Climate change: Scotland scraps 2030 legal climate target, but sets out policy proposals

scotsman.com/news/politics/climate-change-scotland-scraps-2030-legal-climate-target-but-sets-out-policy-proposals-4596522

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Apr 14

Iran drone attacks on Israel: Humza Yousaf condemns attack, says all players in Middle East must stick to UN resolutions

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Apr 12

Ayr Station Hotel tower and north building to be demolished: South Ayrshire Council has confirmed the building's tower and half of the northern section at Ayr ...

heraldscotland.com/news/24249417.ayr-station-hotel-tower-north-building-demolished/

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Why did the Sandyford clinic delay pausing puberty blockers?: For now, it’s important that no more children are harmed by an experimental treatment that in many ...

spectator.co.uk/article/why-did-the-sandyford-clinic-delay-pausing-puberty-blockers/

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CCTV released of Scots sailor missing from Faslane base as police renew appeal: Police are continuing their appeal to trace Josh Gayton who has been missing from ...

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Apr 12

Back on track! 'Harry Potter' train operator conjures up central locking on doors

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Apr 10

UK's Labour ahead of SNP in Scotland for first time in a decade, YouGov poll shows

reuters.com/world/uk/uks-labour-ahead-snp-scotland-first-time-decade-yougov-poll-shows-2024-04-10/

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Apr 02

Police say JK Rowling committed no crime with tweets slamming Scotland's new hate speech law

apnews.com/article/jk-rowling-hate-speech-law-police-7416928367e1b4a15775f1472297a721

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Apr 13

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779: As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments.

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Apr 16

Liz Truss recalls ill-fated trip to Balmoral at start of disastrous reign as prime minister

Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days

Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.

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Apr 14

RAF jets deployed to shoot down Iranian drones heading to Israel: Aircraft in Iraq and Syria have been deployed to intercept ‘any airborne attacks within range ...

standard.co.uk/news/uk/israel-iranian-joe-biden-iraq-raf-b1151330.html

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Scottish universities lament ‘toughest funding settlement’ as £28m cut from teaching

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Apr 16

"Shaheds sound the same": Zelenskyy calls for equal air defense support - Euromaidan Press

euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/16/shaheds-sound-the-same-zelenskyy-calls-for-equal-air-defense-support/

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Apr 18

GMB Union urge Glasgow City Council to declare a rat crisis in city amid sightings of ‘rodents size of cats’

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Apr 07

Penny Mordaunt: Scots will not stand for SNP's block on their freedom of speech and debate

scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/penny-mordaunt-scots-will-not-stand-for-snps-block-on-their-freedom-of-speech-and-debate-4581516

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UK’s Rwanda plan rejected by Lords after vote to exempt Afghan soldiers: LONDON: The UK’s House of Lords rejected the government’s plan to send migrants to ...

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pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6437577/cannabis-farm-found-fraserburgh/

Apr 18

Large cannabis farm found in Fraserburgh: A 39-year-old man has been charged after police uncovered a "large" cannabis farm in Fraserburgh yesterday.

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Apr 04

UK weather: Met Office warns of travel disruption as it issues snow warning for Friday

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Map reveals the Met Office UK weather warnings in place this weekend: The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow, rain and wind on Friday and ...

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Apr 15

Deploying jets to protect Ukraine would lead to escalation, UK foreign secretary says

kyivindependent.com/cameron-escalation-air-defense/

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Apr 12

Ex-MoD employee sentenced to 30 months in UK prison in Saudi corruption case : Jeffrey Cook found guilty last month of receiving more than £70 ...

ft.com/content/cdab71f0-e74b-4a4c-9636-4ec607b9d983

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Apr 12

Ex-UK Ministry of Defence official jailed for taking illicit payments: The former managing director of an Airbus subsidiary was on Friday jailed for two and a ...

reuters.com/world/uk/ex-uk-ministry-defence-official-jailed-taking-illicit-payments-2024-04-12/

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Apr 03

King Charles offers public a peek behind the scenes at Balmoral (for £100): Rooms in the royal residence, where the King and Queen holiday each summer ...

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DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships: The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating ...

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Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers: Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and ...

theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/19/most-uk-dairy-farms-ignoring-pollution-rules-as-manure-spews-into-rivers

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Apr 12

The Greens are embarrassing the SNP: For an image of the ‘progressive nationalism’ that has disfigured Scottish public life over the past decade ...

spectator.co.uk/article/the-greens-are-embarrassing-the-snp/

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Apr 10

Muslims celebrating Eid mark the end of Ramadan in Scotland and across the world: Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf sent his best wishes to Muslims ...

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Iain Maciver: New anti-stove rules chill teuchters to the core: New rules, without any consultation or due process, will inevitably make life very difficult for ...

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Contempt of Court, Peter Murrell and how the law applies: Police Scotland and Scotland's Crown Office have both issued warnings related to Peter Murrell's arrest ...

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