National
Penguin promoted for good conduct earns a guard of honour
Sir Nils Olav III, dubbed a 'superb example' for his fellow penguins, secured a new rank, reports Sarah Ward
Armed Forces
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Brize Norton RAF team's 130-mile challenge to honour 'iconic' aircraft
Personnel from the now disbanded No. 47 Squadron will run, walk or cycle the distance in 47 days
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Brize Norton RAF team's 130-mile challenge to honour 'iconic' aircraft
Personnel from the now disbanded No. 47 Squadron will run, walk or cycle the distance in 47 days
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Women's Auxiliary Air Force veteran Phyllis celebrates her milestone birthday in style
Phyllis was born in London in 1922 and did clerical work at a bookbinders before joining the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in 1942
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97-year-old veteran Frank reunites with friends at Armed Forces Parade
Frank recalls his time in the Pioneer Corps
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Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire 'delighted' as council re-signs Armed Forces Covenant
The covenant is a pledge to ensure no armed forces member faces disadvantages with public and commercial services
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Parachute instructor who was paralysed after collision at 900 feet to complete fifth half marathon
Rob Bugden collided with another parachutist at 900ft and was left paralysed, writes Tom Campbell
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Southport military chef takes centre stage in Armed Forces Week cook-off
AS2 Anthony Morris prepared a Ukrainian Borscht, using beetroot, pork tenderloin and crème fraîche
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SSAFA Fife volunteer George awarded top regional honour
Not wanting to sit idle and wishing to give something back to the service community when he retired, George decided to volunteer for the charity
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Armed Forces Day events to honour service personnel in Leicester
Leicestershire County Council is showing its support for the armed forces community in the lead-up to national Armed Forces Day, which this year takes place on Saturday, June 24
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Stand Up for Southport column: Armed Forces Day celebrations promise to be 'bigger and better than ever'
This year's eye-catching event takes place outside and inside The Atkinson on Sunday, June 25
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Merseyside RAF Air Cadets commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic
The celebrations took place in Liverpool on May 26 - 28