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.

RAF
The Ancient Former Life Of RAF Akrotiri

These days RAF Akrotiri is the UK military’s busiest operational airbase. However, 1,500 years ago the peninsular it stands on led a very ...

Simon Newton
24th September 2015
Army
Soldiers In Cyprus Remember Their Battle Honours

Troops from the 2nd Battalion Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (2 PWRR) based in Cyprus have attended a special service to consecrate a ...

Simon Newton
23rd September 2015
RAF
Civilians On The Picket Line In Cyprus

Hundreds of civilian staff at British military bases in Cyprus have been on strike over a pay row. The Sovereign Base Areas have already ...

Simon Newton
7th September 2015
RAF
Op Shader: RAF Reapers Hit ISIL Targets In Iraq

It will soon be the anniversary of the first Royal Air Force airstrikes against the so-called Islamic State in Iraq, launched from Cyprus ...

Simon Newton
2nd September 2015
RAF
RAF Has Flown Over 1,000 Sorties Against ISIS In Iraq

The Pentagon says coalition jets have now flown more than 51,000 sorties against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. More than 6,000 ...

Simon Newton
28th August 2015
RAF
Celebrating Sixty Years Of RAF Akrotiri

Britain's key base in Cyprus, RAF Akrotiri, turns 60 this year, and Forces Network reporter Simon Newton has been looking at its history...

Simon Newton
21st August 2015
RAF
Op Shader: We Look At Britain's Contribution 12 Months On

It's been one year since the RAF began operations in Iraq in the fight against so-called Islamic state. Operation Shader began with ...

Simon Newton
10th August 2015
Tri-Service
RAF Hits Islamic State Targets In Northern Iraq

The RAF have conducted more airstrikes against Islamic State in Northern Iraq. Tornado GR4s and unmanned Reaper aircraft successfully hit ...

Simon Newton
7th August 2015
Army
1 LANCS Prepare To Fire In Soaring Temperatures

Troops from The 1st Battalion, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (1 LANCS) took over as the resident infantry battalion in Cyprus this week...

Simon Newton
6th August 2015
Army
On Guard With The Black Watch

Troops from 3 SCOTS, The Black Watch, are currently in Cyprus serving with the United Nations as part of Operation Tosca...

Simon Newton
5th August 2015
Army
Lancashire Troops Take Over From The Yorkshiremen In Cyprus

After several years in Cyprus, 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (2 YORKS) are leaving the island this summer and returning to Catterick ...

Simon Newton
4th August 2015
RAF
IS Bombing RAF Tornado Squadron Given Second Reprieve

The RAF Tornado squadron spearheading Britain's air campaign against Islamic State (IS) forces in Iraq has been given a second reprieve ...

Simon Newton
4th August 2015
Tri-Service
Armed Forces Minister On RAF Akrotiri's Role In Fight Against IS

Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt has been visiting RAF Akrotiri, as airstrikes launched from the Cyprus base continue to target the so ...

Simon Newton
28th July 2015
RAF
Celebrating Sixty Years Of RAF Akrotiri

Britain's key base in Cyprus, RAF Akrotiri, turns 60 this year, and Forces TV reporter Simon Newton has been looking at its history. The ...

Simon Newton
27th July 2015
Feature
Hundreds Gather At Episkopi For 'Bay To Bay' Swim

The annual Bay to Bay swim has taken place at Episkopi Garrison in Cyprus. The event attracts military and civilian swimmers from across the ...

Simon Newton
27th July 2015
RAF
RAF Carry Out Fresh Airstrikes Over Iraq

The Ministry of Defence has released fresh details of Royal Air Force airstrikes in Iraq. It comes as Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says ...

Simon Newton
23rd July 2015