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I hope more war heroes can be identified and given proper burials, says relative

The great-great-niece of a soldier who died in the Battle for Loos more than a century ago said she hoped more families would be able to see their war hero relatives identified and given the burial they deserve. The remains of Private William ...

05 May 2022 at 14:55

Wife of soldier found hanged at barracks says death ‘could have been prevented’

The family of a soldier who hanged himself at an Army base said they believe his death “could have been prevented” as an inquest found there were missed opportunities to support him. Nicholas “Nicki” Hart, 33, who served with the 4th ...

15 Nov 2024 at 16:35

MoD censured over soldier’s death on training exercise in 2016

The Ministry of Defence has been censured with the maximum sanction from the Health and Safety Executive following the death of a soldier who was accidentally shot during a night-time training exercise. Conor McPherson, 24, a ...

08 May 2024 at 16:48

Royal Regiment of Scotland ‘proud’ to give guard of honour for the Queen

The colonel of the Royal Regiment of Scotland has said his soldiers were “proud” to provide a guard of honour alongside the Royal Company of Archers as the Queen’s coffin was taken to St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. ...

12 Sept 2022 at 20:39

Scotland

Veteran who fought in Dunkirk rearguard defence celebrates 104th birthday

The oldest veteran of the Royal Scots regiment, who fought in rearguard defence during the Dunkirk evacuations, is celebrating his 104th birthday. Major John Errington, from Shrewsbury in Shropshire, fought at the ...

12 Aug 2022 at 10:06

Soldiers performing at coronation juggle rehearsals with ‘gruelling’ training

Soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland performing at the King’s coronation have said it has been hard to find the time to practice during a “seriously busy few months” of combat training and exercises. Four ...

03 May 2023 at 16:56

Scots soldiers laid to rest exactly 110 years after they fell in First World War

A group of Scottish soldiers have been laid to rest in France with full military honours, exactly 110 years after they fell in the First World War. The families of two of the soldiers gathered in France for the ...

25 Sept 2025 at 14:59

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Jimmy Fallon gets Highland welcome from soldiers as he holidays in Scotland

US TV star Jimmy Fallon was treated to some Highlands hospitality as Scottish soldiers hosted him for a special dinner during his holiday in Royal Deeside. A chance encounter led to the King’s royal guards ...

18 Oct 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Pair who grew up as neighbours now serving side-by-side in the Army

Two Glasgow neighbours who went to the same school have found themselves serving side-by-side as soldiers in the Royal Regiment of Scotland. Martin Stirling, 26, and Jamie Simpson, 21, whose families live ...

05 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Army loads hundreds of vehicles on to ships ahead of major Nato exercise

The Army has loaded hundreds of military vehicles on to giant vessels ready to be transported to Romania for the first deployment of Nato’s Allied Reaction Force. A total of 730 vehicles have been fitted ...

17 Jan 2025 at 00:01

Soldiers laid to rest more than a century since they fell in Battle of Loos

Two British soldiers killed during the Battle of Loos have finally been laid to rest with full military honours more than a century after they died. Private William Johnston, of the 7th Battalion of the ...

05 May 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Scottish troops set for relocation with high-readiness posting in Cyprus

A Scottish Army battalion is gearing up to relocate to Cyprus for two years, where it will take on a new role as a high-readiness standby formation. The soldiers of 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of ...

28 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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