Loud bang caused by sonic boom from a Typhoon jet
Emergency services were in inundated by calls from people in Oxford and Swindon who heard a loud bang this evening. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it was a sonic boom from a Typhoon aircraft.
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Sunny spells and thundery showers - Latest weather
Heavy showers with the risk of thundery downpours today. It will brighten up for many this afternoon but feel fresher than recent days.
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