[ad_1] Ship spotters can have a great day out in Plymouth to catch a glimpse of six NATO vessels in the city. The ships from the Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG1) are set to head to Devonport Naval Base as the week progresses. During the last few months, SNMG1 has been operating in the Baltic…
[ad_1] Some Asda shoppers will be able to claim a jobs-based discount to offset the growing cost of living crisis. Food and soft drinks, George clothing as well as homeware, toys, gifts and optical are all included in their offer. The 10 percent discount is applicable to workers in the NHS, emergency services, social services,…
[ad_1] A Gloucestershire soldier along with three other brothers-in-arms have made regimental history. They are believed to be the first fully formed crew from the British Army’s Armoured Reserve Regiment, to serve on Operations since the Second World War. Lance Corporal George Dwight, 27, from Cirencester and his Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank crew made…
[ad_1] A strong family bond has kept a group of former Navy officers together for more than six decades. Spalding’s branch of the Royal Naval Association celebrated its 60th anniversary in February. Those who serve at sea are automatically enrolled as members, and they are provided with friendships and support long after they come back…
[ad_1] Since nuclear weapons were invented 77 years ago, many people have lived in fear of what would happen should one be detonated. The Ministry of Defence has clearly had similar thoughts after they built an underground city to be used in the event of a nuclear war. The site, formerly known as Basil Hill…
[ad_1] Eve Muirhead’s home village of Blair Atholl enjoyed perhaps its finest moment in recent times early on Sunday morning. The centre of activity was the Tulach Restaurant at Blair Atholl Golf Club, where friends and family members gathered for the televised final of the women’s curling. For weeks there had been great and growing…
[ad_1] A difficult 2021 saw the deaths of several icons Sarah Harding, Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones, and many Irish stars including Simon Young, and Des “Snitchy” Ferguson. Hollywood lost several entertainers: including legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, award-winning actress Helen McCrory, rapper DMX, actress and Saved by the Bell’s Dustin Diamond. The Irish Mirror…
[ad_1] Big-hearted Nigel and Sharon Mather have been helping others since bagging a £12.4 million win on the Euromillions in 2010 and their latest heartwarming effort was for 104-year-old Tom Beevers, a veteran of the ‘Desert Rats’ of the 6th Royal Tank Regiment Sharon and Nigel Mathers deliver a Christmas hamper to 104-year-old war veteran…
[ad_1] November has seen some serious crimes heard in the courts, with the Joshua Hall verdict, the alleged rape of an elderly resident and fraudsters posing as police officers to target pensioners. There was also the conviction of a man for a horrific historic rape case, three decades after the crime was committed. While these…
[ad_1] A man who discovered a malignant lump under his jaw as part of a routine dental appointment is encouraging others to check for signs themselves as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month. John Sanders was called up for a routine dental check-up with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School during lockdown. Fifth-year student,…