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RAF escorts cargo plane to Stansted, apologises for 'loud bang'

Some residents reported their houses shook as the Typhoons passed overhead.

ROYAL AIR FORCE jets were launched today to intercept a Latvian cargo plane which they then escorted to Stansted, London.

Sky News reports that police have searched the Russian built plane and it is expected to continue its journey to Birmingham tonight. The plane had failed to communicate with air traffic control as it entered UK airspace and so the RAF was deployed.

Kent Police said it had received calls about a ‘loud bang’ which it told followers on Twitter was believed to be related to RAF activity.

One woman said her whole house shook as the aircraft passed overhead. Another man said his elderly mother was “in a terrible state on the phone”.

The air force later confirmed that typhoons were launched to intercept a civil aircraft.

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    Sep 4th 2016, 7:09 PM

    if you want to have a successful career, make sure you understand that there may be bullies trying to make your life a misery. Talk to people and don’t ever think it is your fault. Make sure you research the company you work for in case they have a culture of ego and bullying, it could save your life.

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    Sep 5th 2016, 12:43 AM

    Even if you know some1 working in a company, they may not be forthcoming with information on the firms culture. I reckon most companies have a bullying & ego culture with plenty of inhouse bitching – anything to climb the ladder.

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    Sep 4th 2016, 6:58 PM

    I’m in ‘phase two’ and it’s definitely not easy. Studying is way down my list of day to day priorities and at the end of the day when all I want to do is go to bed out come the books. But it is worthwhile and it’s not permanent so it’s possible if you are determined. That said, can’t wait to be finished and have time to read a nice book that I won’t have an exam on!!

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    Don’t feel you have to to University – it’s a good idea, if you can; but many fail to land a job in their field. Like scarecrows! Travel is imperative, to see other countries, cultures and ways of life. Particularly continental Europe, the UK and the USA.

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    I go to Furteventura on me holliers which gives me great insight into many different cultures. Working class English, Scots, Welsh, Dubs, you name it

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    Sep 5th 2016, 1:53 PM

    Hi Eoghan, speaking as a Director, how much pressure do bosses at The Communications Clinic put on their staff? How well do they encourage work/life balance?

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