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Duke shows off survival skills during Belize jungle visit

The Duke of Cambridge declared “Ray Mears eat your heart out” as he brushed up on his jungle survival skills in Belize and drank rainwater from a vine. William was just 18 when he was taught the essential techniques by the British Army Training ...

22 Mar 2022 at 00:55

Army commissioned painting of drones monitoring migrant boats in English Channel

The British Army commissioned a painting depicting two of its drones surrounding dinghies approaching England’s coastline, amid what the caption describes as “illegal people-trafficking”. Painted by renowned aviation artist Nicolas Trudgian, ...

31 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Troops to receive new medal recognising heroism in Afghanistan evacuation

Armed Forces personnel who took part in the evacuation of more than 15,000 people from Afghanistan in August 2021 are set to receive a new medal recognising their efforts, the Ministry of Defence has announced. Personnel will receive the ...

19 Jan 2022 at 01:26

First woman to command Army training takes over role from husband

The first female officer to command the No 1 Army Training Regiment has taken on the role – from her husband. Lieutenant Colonel Lyndsey Kelly has taken up the appointment at the Army Training Centre in Pirbright, Surrey, taking over ...

14 Jan 2022 at 15:25

Government will continue to bring eligible Afghans to the UK ‘indefinitely’

The Armed Forces minister has said the UK will continue to bring Afghans to the UK “for as long as people who are eligible want to come” as troops who airlifted more than 15,000 people from the country are set to receive a medal for ...

19 Jan 2022 at 10:56

Duchess of Cambridge pays tribute to military on Armed Forces Day

The Duchess of Cambridge has paid tribute to “all the brave men and women” in the military on Armed Forces Day. In a statement posted on Twitter, the duchess thanked the armed forces and their families for the “sacrifice” they make ...

25 Jun 2022 at 13:29

Scotland

MoD overlooking smaller firms for contracts, say MPs

The Ministry of Defence is overlooking smaller companies for contracts, a committee of MPs has said. The Scottish Affairs Committee’s report, titled Defence In Scotland: Military Landscape, said the sector is “experiencing a new ...

24 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Corrie star Antony Cotton hails armed forces after attending Queen’s funeral

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has praised the members of the armed forces involved in the Queen’s funeral as “nothing short of magnificent”. The actor, 47, best known for playing Sean Tully in the long-running soap, ...

19 Sept 2022 at 18:40

National News

Ex-member of Irish boyband creates CBD business after injury in Afghanistan

An army veteran, who was once in an Irish boyband and toured with Westlife and other stars in Ireland, has founded his own CBD company to help treat strains and aches after becoming injured in Afghanistan. Farard Darver, ...

03 Dec 2022 at 11:33

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Cross border shopping memories - ginger beer, orange Aero and not being shot

Being a border county is not without its challenges but it has its advantages too. And whichever side of the invisible boundary that we hail from, it has certainly contributed to our life experiences and cultural ...

20 Dec 2022 at 18:33

Local News

Pettigo family continues to fight for justice

The family of Donegal man, Michael Leonard, who was shot and killed by a Royal Ulster Constabulary patrol in 1973, held an hour-long meeting with officials from the Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs ...

01 Feb 2023 at 17:33

Defence Secretary ‘pretty confident’ about receiving Budget boost

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said he is “pretty confident” his department will be given the investment boost it requires in next week’s Budget to carry out army upgrades. The Cabinet minister has ...

06 Mar 2023 at 16:31

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