Simon Newton

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.

Cyprus
Goodbye Cyprus: Surprise Send-Off For The Poachers' Commanding Officer

A farewell with a Mediterranean twist for the Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment.

Simon Newton
16th July 2019
Navy
Royal Navy Warship Drives Off Iranian Boats Trying To Stop British Tanker

HMS Montrose, a Type 23 frigate, positioned herself between the Iranian boats and a British tanker before issuing verbal warnings.

Simon Newton
11th July 2019
Aircraft
British F-35s Back In UK After Two-Month Cyprus Exercise

Four of the UK's Lightning jets have returned to the UK after a two-month exercise on the island.

Simon Newton
2nd July 2019
Operations
On The Ground With 'The Fuelies': How The RAF's Aircraft Are Kept Flying

At the peak of Operation Shader, around one million litres of jet fuel was being pumped into aircraft every single day.

Simon Newton
24th June 2019
Exercises
Scorpion Sword: RAF Practise Search And Rescue Skills In Mediterranean

84 Squadron paired up with Israel's 124 Squadron to see how they can help each other improve their search and rescue capabilities.

Simon Newton
13th June 2019
Islamic State
RAF Hitting IS Targets In The Mountains Of Iraq

Air Commodore Justin Reuter said the RAF is playing a key role in hunting the remnants of Islamic State as they hide in Iraq.

Simon Newton
12th June 2019
Cyprus
RAF Helicopters Take Part In Major Firefighting Exercise In Cyprus

Last year alone, Cyprus suffered 136 wildfires which destroyed four square miles of the island.

Simon Newton
17th May 2019
Cyprus
Shot At The Title: Marksmanship Tested In Cyprus Competition

A range of skills were tested, from short-range pistol shooting to a longer challenge with rifles.

Simon Newton
17th May 2019
Islamic State
Islamic State Leader Vows 'Revenge' In Rare Video Appearance

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had not appeared in a video since 2014.

Simon Newton
30th April 2019
Navy
Royal Navy Ships Practise Minehunting Amid 'Present' Threat In Gulf

Exercise Artemis Trident has been taking place near Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf.

Simon Newton
17th April 2019
Army
Scots Guards Awarded Medals For UN Peacekeeping Mission

The Scots Guards have been on UN peacekeeping duties in Cyprus, patrolling the demilitarised corridor that divides the island.

Simon Newton Amy Wiltshire
5th April 2019
Army
Mercian Medals: Army Battalion Recognised For Operational Achievements

In the last two years, 2 Mercian have served on both Operation Shader and Operation Toral.

Simon Newton
2nd April 2019
Mental Health
Soldier-Turned-Author Speaks Up About Mental Health

Brian Wood spoke to military personnel in Cyprus about the importance of mental health.

Simon Newton
28th March 2019
Islamic State
UK Praises Allies After 'Total Elimination' Of Islamic State Caliphate Declared

The Prime Minister has praised the UK military for its role in helping to remove IS from its last stronghold in Syria.

Simon Newton
24th March 2019
Islamic State
Islamic State Territory In Syria '100% Eliminated', White House Says

There has been no official announcement of the militant group's defeat from forces on the ground.

Simon Newton
22nd March 2019
Cyprus
Bio Blitz: Search For Alien Wildlife On Cyprus

Scientists from 37 nations attended a conference at Akrotiri focusing on the impact of invasive species.

Simon Newton
11th March 2019