[ad_1] The Tory Defence Secretary has warned that army support for public services may not continue beyond the pandemic. Ben Wallace said there is a danger of letting governments “off the hook” by bringing in soldiers to help solve domestic issues. His comments came after the army was drafted in to help every part of…
[ad_1] On a royal visit today, Princess Anne spoke to instructors and students at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield before heading to Hull Marina to meet with staff from Hull charity Cat Zero. At the Defence School of Transport in Normandy Barracks, Princess Anne was greeted by instructors at the school who talked…
[ad_1] A former Royal Mail employee stole 23 packages containing sportswear from the Gloucester depot of Parcel Force. Alan Orzechowski, 26, of Clement Street, Gloucester, was warned by the presiding judge at Cheltenham Magistrates Court yesterday (Sept 29) that he faces a custodial sentence because of the breach of public trust in the postal system….
[ad_1] The father of a tragic war hero who served alongside Harry has called for the prince to have his military roles reinstated. Derek Hunt says he still has the firm support of serving soldiers and veterans who need him “to fight their corner”. Harry was stripped of his military appointments when he and Meghan…
[ad_1] No items of concern were found by officers after a bomb squad was sent to Bristol and Bath Royal Mail depots. Specialist officers, police dogs and an army bomb disposal unit searched the offices over fears a suspicious package had been sent. Read More Related Articles Read More Related Articles Emergency crews were descended…
[ad_1] A grieving mother has paid tribute to her Royal Navy son who tragically lost his battle to cancer. Mark Richardson, 55, died on July 4 – just one month after getting back ache, the first signal of the deadly disease. Mr Richardson’s heartbroken mum, Patricia, 79, of Sutton, described her son as “lovely, wonderful,…
[ad_1] Schools across the UK will close for all children except those who are classed as “vulnerable” and those who have “key workers” as parents. Education secretary Gavin Williamson made the announcement was made on Wednesday, as part of the country’s ongoing response to coronavirus. All UK schools will close their gates for the last…
[ad_1] A Royal Navy investigation into the tragic death of an “exceptional” Royal Marine recruit after a training exercise in Cornwall will reportedly examine claims that instructors failed to conduct “standard” checks. Recruit Ethan Jones, 20, died in Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, after being found submerged in the sea during the amphibious landing craft exercise on…
[ad_1] Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England. The first cases of the virus to be diagnosed in the UK were announced as more than 80 Britons on an evacuation flight from the Chinese city at the centre of the outbreak were due to land in the UK. The…
[ad_1] An elderly man has been left ‘gutted’ after his family’s war medals and jewellery were stolen in a burglary at his home in Nailsea. Avon and Somerset Constabulary is now appealing to members of the public for information following the break-in which has left Roy Bowden with nothing left. The burglary happened at a…