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Simon Newton

Biography

Simon Newton began his career as a print journalist in the early 1990s before moving into broadcasting. He has reported for Sky News, BBC News and ITV and received numerous awards. He reported extensively from Afghanistan and spent three months embedded with British troops in Helmand. He now covers the war in Ukraine. 

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More Articles by Simon Newton

Find out how the Armed Forces could rescue aircrew shot down behind enemy lines
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RAF Regiment shoots down 14 attack drones in single night over air base in Middle East
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