A glider pilot has died in a crash during take-off. The London Gliding Club, based at Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire, said there was a "serious accident" at about 12:30 BST on Wednesday.

A glider pilot died in a crash after his tow-rope became detached from another aircraft during take-off, a report has found. The 47-year-old, who had 131 hours of flying experience, died on 16 ...