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Reports of a sonic boom been heard over Doncaster and Leeds are filtering through over social media following a QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) Typhoon scramble. RAF Conningsbury has confirmed that QRA Typhoons were scrambled this evening, possibly down to an aircraft's Mode-S Transponder been turned off which could indicate a hijack. It is normal for Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons to be given Authority to break the sound barrier over land when scrambled & to be heard!!! — RAF Coningsby Info (@EGXCinfo) 2...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor A massive leak of documents could see the end of the TTIP trade deal, which includes provisions to allow American corporations to help change European law and also weaken consumer protections. Campaigners hope the leaked pages will bring an end to the TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) which has seen strong resistance from both sides of the Atlantic. Many opponents see it as a chance for big business to override the laws of the...

Three Earth-like planets have been discovered by scientists which offer the best chance yet of finding extraterrestrial life. A groundbreaking report, published in Nature, revealed that the Earth-sized planets that orbit around a small star nearly 40 light years away could represent astronomers' best chance yet of finding life outside our Solar System. The planets orbit close enough to their host star to maintain temperatures comparable to those on Earth, opening up the possibility that water could pool on their...

Owen Jones has described Zac Goldsmith as being "beneath contempt" for running a "dog whistle" campaign based on anti-Muslim prejudices. The political commentator says Goldsmith has become one of the "most loathed Conservative politicians in the country" for crude racial profiling and linking Sadiq Khan with radicals and extremists. He points out that even right-wing journalist Peter Oborne has decided to switch sides, describing Goldsmith's campaign for mayor as "the most repulsive I have ever seen as a political reporter". Watch the...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor The US President may be aiming for a job in comedy when he leaves the oval office. He is without doubt a funny man and has now poked fun at himself in a spoof retirement film clip, even though he doesn’t stand down for another eight whole months. Obama serves his nation until next January, however the race to choose the Republican and Democratic candidates mean the President is in wind down mode. The video...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor A Hillsborough survivor who climbed out of the pens 27 years ago in a desperate attempt to survive made a dignified call for South Yorks Police to be held to account during BBC's Question Time. He politely and clearly asked for action against South Yorkshire Police after an inquest found 96 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed. He said: "I was at Hillsborough in 1989, survived the crush and climbed over the fences onto the pitch," he...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor One of the Britain’s most famous markets has become the 2,500th ‘real” living wage employer, a whole two pounds twenty pence more than the Chancellor’s version of the living wage. The 11th century market, has decided to increase how much they pay their staff to a level which means workers should be able to sustain themselves to a reasonable level in the capital. The market, which is 1,002-years-old, decision has been hailed by Living Wage...

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor Labour MP Andy Burnham, a Liverpool man to his core, gave a speech in the Commons about the 27 year wait for justice for the 96 people who died at Hillsborough. MPs broke convention when they applauded his speech, when he spoke with power and passion from deep inside and out of respect for every victim and their families. Burnham demanded prosecutions and changes in the law after Britain's longest ever inquest found 96 Liverpool...

By Ollie McAninch If you ever needed proof that Britain is broken, no longer can people even politely ask others to clear up their mess without being abused. This week a do-gooder and his young family have been targeted by yobs after helping to improve their local area in Minehead. It's no wonder that we are becoming a nation of cowards who turn the other cheek and quietly mutter under our breath. Disabled father of four, Steven Heard, who is profoundly deaf, diabetic,...