New standard is given Royal seal
More than 100 spectators watched 50 officers of RAF Lyneham's 24 Squadron parade in front of the Princess Royal. Afterwards a new squadron standard was presented by the royal visitor - the first in 27 years.

The Central Brass Band played the national anthem during the parade, which was followed by a lunch in the officers' mess in the princess' honour. Andy Johnson, the Captain of 24 Squadron, said: "This is a very big occasion as it only occurs every 25 years or so. more

Manchester United crowned Premiership Champions
Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty and a late goal from Ryan Giggs gave Manchester United a 2-0 victory over Wigan at the JJB Stadium as they retained the Premier League title. The Portugal winger collected his 31st league goal to help Sir Alex Ferguson's side lift their 17th league title which left them just one behind Liverpool's haul of 18. Giggs, on as a substitute to equal Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 758 appearances for the club, added a second for United in the 80th minute although the result mattered little after Chelsea drew 1-1 with Bolton at Stamford Bridge. 11th May 2008

Aeropark opens
The long-awaited new play area in Lyneham - the Aeropark - has finally opened!  Charlotte Balfour, aged 6, held the honour of cutting the ribbon 17th May 2008 at 2pm after beating 77 other entries to win the Lyneham Play Area Naming Competition, organised by Lisa Mitchell, RAF Lyneham’s Community Development Worker. more..