THREE members of Stanford-le-Hope's Air Cadets 1582 Squadron have been promoted.

After an interview process, cadet Tai Wakelin and Christian Wright were both promoted to the rank of Corporal.

Also promoted, this time to Sergeant, was Olly Briggs.

A statement from the Squadron says: "Congratulations to all three. This team will now help to build 1582 Squadron, and take it forward into 2023.

"Want to know more about what we do? Our intake night is Monday, 27 February from 7:30 to 9pm at The ATC Hut, St Margaret's Church, The Green, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0EX."