Louis Skupien, a 24-year-old gym owner from Ilminster, Somerset, has become the first British civilian believed to have flown at supersonic speeds in a U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet. The spectacular flight took place at …
A light aircraft crashed near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in the South West this morning, prompting a swift emergency response. The incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, June 26. Police, firefighters, and an air …
A light aircraft crashed near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in the South West early Friday morning, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Just after 10 a.m. on June 26, Devon and Cornwall Police received reports of the …
More than 1,000 residents have submitted objections to Bristol Airport’s latest expansion proposal, raising serious concerns about environmental impact, local congestion, and community wellbeing. The airport aims to increase …
The Royal Navy is mourning the loss of three highly respected members of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) following a fatal Merlin Mk4 helicopter crash near Okehampton, Devon. The accident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, …
Plans to increase bus services at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton face challenges due to strict government regulations linked to the hospital’s helipad operations. Since opening in May 2010, the hospital’s helipad outside …
Bristol Airport is poised for a major transformation in the coming decade if its ambitious plans to expand its capacity to 15 million passengers annually gain approval. This expansion would open up new long-haul routes, …
The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, an enduring symbol of wartime industry and local connectivity, will be demolished on Christmas Day. Originally constructed during the Second World War to serve nearby aircraft …
The Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare, originally constructed during World War II to support aircraft production, is set to be demolished on Christmas Day. Built to provide access to strategically important …
Entrepreneur Johnny Palmer, famously known for driving a Boeing 727 down the M5 motorway, has launched a unique sauna experience on his private island near Bath. The Aether Sauna opened last weekend at the popular wild …
Bristol Airport has defended its expansion plans, describing its role as “critical” to the regional economy, amid warnings from MPs that airport growth could jeopardize the UK’s net zero climate ambitions. A recent report by …
Louis Skupien, a man from Somerset, recently made history by taking off from a quiet field near Frome while strapped into a 1,300-horsepower jet suit. Joining an elite group of fewer than 800 people worldwide to achieve fully …
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a firearm was discharged from a car at the Lufton Trading Estate in Yeovil. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 1, prompting a significant …
Somerset is set to become a trailblazer in the use of drones for disaster response and environmental monitoring, thanks to a significant grant from Innovate UK. The council has secured £191,370 from the Future Flight Regional …
Vertical Aerospace, a Bristol-based company developing all-electric flying taxis, is targeting commercial operations by 2028—provided it secures $700 million in funding. The firm plans to build a new factory at Cotswold …