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Before (left) and after (right) of the cairn's inscription.

Memorial cairn restored in a community effort

The RAFAKidz team are passionate about the service they are providing for the community.

Recently revamped Longhoughton nursery is ready to support military families

It was a successful Hadrian’s Wall Path challenge for the air cadets.

RAF Air Cadets complete their Hadrian’s Wall Path challenge

The Red Arrows are set to perform at the Bournemouth Air Festival this weekned

Bournemouth Air Festival - full list of aircraft and timings

The Red Arrows will be performing at the Bournemouth Air Festival Display

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this week - routes and timings

The Red Arrows have a busy weekend of displays, including the Clacton Airshow

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

Two thrill-seekers have taken the ultimate selfie with the red arrows

Thrill-seekers take ultimate selfie up Blackpool Tower with Red Arrows

A Red Arrow jet has found a new home at Coneygarth Services

Red Arrow jet finds new home at Coneygarth Services

Steve and Zoe O'Neill at the White Swan, Alnwick.

Former RAF man shifts focus to mediation to resolve workplace conflict

The Red Arrows have two displays this weekend

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

Here’s everywhere to see the Red Arrows this weekend

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

The Red Arrows have a packed weekend with various displays happening across the UK

The Red Arrows have pulled out of their RAF Fairford Friday display due to poor weather

RAF Fairford bring in extra security ahead of Red Arrows display

The Red Arrows have a packed weekend of air displays across the country

Red Arrows set to perform at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Trooping of the Colour is set to take place this weekend with an iconic flypast

Everything you need to know about Trooping the Colour flypast

Trooping the Colour takes place on Saturday, June 17

Met Office weather forecast for Trooping the Colour ceremony

Members of the Royal family on Buckingham Palace balcony including the Prince and Princess of Wales. Image: Simon James Smith

Trooping the Colour 2023: Buckingham Palace balcony line-up

RAF Boulmer.

Refurbishment works in the pipeline at RAF Boulmer

The RAF Hercules will take to the skies on Wednesday on a national fly over to mark it’s retirement from service

RAF Hercules to perform flypast over UK - where to watch

The Red Arrows have a packed schedule for June 2023

Where to watch Red Arrows displays in June 2023

Winning pupils Jack and Charlie.

Pupils on a high after winning RAF aerospace competition

The Red Arrows will only fly with eight pilots for displays in 2023

Why the Red Arrows will perform with eight pilots for 2023 displays

Crowds made their way down the Mall and towards Buckingham Palace, to greet to the new King and Queen at the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Shortly after the royal arrival on the balcony, a traditional Red Arrow flyover - which had been scaled back due to weather - brightened the rainy skies over London. (Credit: Getty Images)

Watch: Red Arrows cockpit view of King Charles Coronation Flypast

The Sudanese Junior Doctors Association UK estimate that approximately 74 NHS doctors are trapped in Sudan.

Foreign NHS doctors will not be evacuated from Sudan by UK

The ANZAC Ceremony at Chevington Cemetery

World War Two airmen commemorated at Chevington

The Red Arrows are set to make their appearance during the Coronation flypast in May

Everything you need to know about Coronation flypast

Red Arrows training in Croatia

Images released showing Red Arrows pre-season training in Croatia

The Red Arrows fly over Carrickfergus Castle in 2021. Picture by Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

Where and when the Red Arrows will display in 2023 - full list

Watch the moment an RAF Typhoon jet causes a sonic boom

The moment an RAF jet caused a sonic boom, heard throughout central England yesterday, has been caught on camera by residents who have likened it to an explosion

Eric Maville has died at the age of 102.

Former Northumberland Constabulary police officer dies at the age of 102

The two aircraft will be up for public auction on February 3.

Two retired RAF Red Arrows aircraft up for auction - how to bid

Wing Commander David Montenegro has been suspended pending an investigation.

Red Arrows Commander David Montenegro suspended from tour

Group Captain Ron Burrows during his time as a Cold War test pilot.

Former pilot to talk about his experiences at book event

The GUARDIAN console at RAF Boulmer. Picture: MoD

New system to protect UK from aerial threats installed at RAF Boulmer

The Families and Friends Day at the Longhoughton Community and Sports Centre.

Jubilee celebrations strengthen ties between RAF Boulmer and community

A service was held at Chevington Cemetery for Anzac Day.

Respects paid in Northumberland as part of Anzac Day events

Westfield Park Sports and Community Centre in Longhoughton.

Calls for Alnwick Medical Group to reconsider surgery closure proposal

Longhoughton Surgery.

Parish council organises meeting to discuss surgery closure proposal

The memorabilia includes medals and other items.

Can you help to identify heroes?

Some of the participants in the endurance challenge created by RAF Boulmer Flt Sgt Simon Lunn.

RAF Boulmer serviceman creates endurance challenge

Eshott Airfield, also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Council boss seeking safety reassurance after plane crashes en route to Eshott

People could see the Chipmunk at close quarters and enjoy the Auster in flight. Picture by Anne Hopper.

Event celebrates restoration of vintage aircraft

More than two thirds of adults regret not talking to their grandparents about th...

A sonic boom was heard on the Northumberland coast during military activity.

Sonic boom heard on Northumberland coast during military exercise

Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan (Photo: Department of Defence / Twitter)

RAF prepared to launch air strikes against ISIS as US completes Afghanistan with...

The new pop-up campsite at Boulmer.

New campsite on Northumberland coast reveals huge demand for bookings
A new campsite has revealed the huge demand for visitor bookings on the Northumberland coast this summer.

Rothbury House.

Charity launches £500,000 fundraising appeal to convert Rothbury House

A view of the proposed campsite near Boulmer.

New campsite set for summer opening on the Northumberland coast

Rothbury House.

RAF charity reveals plans for Rothbury House

Southfields, Acklington.

New lease of life for former RAF base as work begins on £5million housing scheme

Warrant Officer David Barr was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

New Year honours for RAF Boulmer personnel

The new 'golf ball' at Remote Radar Head Brizlee Wood. Picture: Warrant Officer Paul Kiddell

RAF 'golf ball' on the hill restored to Northumberland skyline

Wing Commander Rob Allan, Officer Commanding Support Wing at RAF Boulmer, right, presented the quilt to Squadron Leader Dan Jones.

Charity presentation to long-serving RAF Boulmer serviceman

A RAF spokesperson explained that "Typhoon fighter aircrafts from RAF Coningsby were launched... to intercept a civilian aircraft” adding that “The aircraft was escorted safely to Stansted." (Shutterstock File Image)

A Ryanair passenger plane was intercepted by typhoon jets at Stansted Airport - ...

The RAF Voyager is used by the PM and members of the Royal Family for official visits. (Photo: John Stillwell -Pool Getty Images)

Almost £1m of taxpayer money will be used to paint PM and Royal Family's RAF pla...

Check out 10 of the best books out this month - including Ben Stokes' On Fire in...