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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 their efforts. ...

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 to keep the UK ...

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 era of ...

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, attended ...

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, 44, born ...

03 Dec 2022 at 11:33

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 (DFA) today in Omagh....

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 lobbied Chancellor Jeremy ...

06 Mar 2023 at 16:31

Local News

Inquest into deaths of two Derry men told military squad car driver looked 'tense'

The inquest into the deaths of two Derry men shot dead in the grounds of Gransha Hospital on December 6 1984 has been told by a witness that she saw the driver of one of the cars used by the British Army squad and the driver ...

02 May 2023 at 14:33

King pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day

The King has paid tribute to the “selfless service and sacrifice” of British troops in a letter to mark Armed Forces Day. In a signed address, Charles thanked military personnel for their “immense and dedicated ...

23 Jun 2023 at 22:00

Army at the Fringe challenges audiences to look at armed forces in new light

Senior Army officers hope to challenge public perspective of the military as their programme for this year’s Fringe gets under way. Eight events will feature in the Army at the Fringe, including a one-man play ...

05 Aug 2022 at 18:03

South Donegal

Battle of Pettigo statue repaired in time for Easter Commemoration

South Donegal County Councillor Michael McMahon says that he is delighted that the memorial statue to those that died in the Battle of Pettigo, back in 1922, will be ready for the annual commemoration service ...

15 Apr 2022 at 15:33

Army investigating after Twitter and Youtube accounts hacked

The British Army has confirmed a “breach” of its Twitter and YouTube accounts. An investigation is under way after both official sites appeared to have been hacked. The Army’s YouTube channel featured videos ...

03 Jul 2022 at 23:19

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