Scampton14 Feb 2026Will Red Arrows still fly the flag for Britain?The British-made Hawk is due to go out of service in 2030 and a replacement is yet to be found.14 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Vision for Dambusters base unveiled ahead of saleWest Lindsey District Council says redeveloping RAF Scampton is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.5 Feb 202617 Dec 2025Reopen mothballed RAF stations, says MPSir Edward Leigh says the former stations should reopen in response to rising tensions.17 Dec 202510 Dec 2025RAF Scampton sale by mid-2026, meeting toldLincolnshire County Council heard the site would be put on the market soon.10 Dec 202518 Nov 2025Starmer vows to keep promise on RAF ScamptonSir Keir Starmer said he "made a commitment" to not use RAF Scampton for housing asylum seekers.18 Nov 202516 Sep 2025RAF base unsuitable for asylum site, minister toldCouncil leaders and Lincolnshire's mayor want talks about the future of the Dambusters' station.16 Sep 20259 Sep 2025RAF Scampton asylum seeker plan could be revisitedDefence Minister Luke Pollard has refused to rule out using RAF Scampton to house asylum seekers.9 Sep 20251 Aug 2025Failed asylum seeker housing plan loses £48mThe former RAF base had been earmarked by the Conservative government to house asylum seekers.1 Aug 20252 Apr 2025Home Office to sell RAF Scampton on open marketThe government says it must comply with regulations, despite a potential deal already being in place.2 Apr 2025...
