Alex Candlin

Alex Candlin is a Social Media Producer at BFBS Forces News. He has worked across digital news, social platforms and video production since joining the company in 2022, covering defence, military life and global affairs for an international audience. Alongside his journalism career, he serves as a Skill at Arms instructor in the British Army Reserves and works as an actor.

Veterans
D-Day heroes both celebrate 100th birthdays in same month and in same nursing home

Second World War veterans Peter Belcher and David Teacher took part in the Normandy landings, which put the Allies on the road to victory.

Alex Candlin
29th December 2023
News
MOD now settling twice as many bullying and harassment claims, official figures reveal

The shadow defence secretary says the revelations are shocking - and expose a deeply concerning trend within the Ministry of Defence.

Alex Candlin
28th December 2023
Ukraine
MOD says Russian warship was completely destroyed in strike, despite Moscow's denials

The UK says the Russian landing ship Novocherkassk had probably been carrying an explosive cargo and suffered a massive secondary blast.

Alex Candlin
28th December 2023
Navy
Just keep pushing yourself: Advice for life from one Royal Navy brother to another

Oshane Pompey and his brother Kurtney both joined the Navy this year, just weeks apart, with Oshane already finishing basic training.

Alex Candlin
27th December 2023
Navy
Santa hats, cake and the Atlantic Ocean: How Christmas was celebrated by HMS Oardacious

The Royal Navy's ocean rowing team enjoyed cake, phone calls and Christmas hats in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Alex Candlin
27th December 2023
Arctic/Antarctic
Ex-Royal Marine forced to abandon Antarctic adventure due to health issue

The adventurer says he's devastated to have had to drop his record attempt as he had been progressing so well until the symptoms emerged.

Alex Candlin
22nd December 2023
Navy
HMS Oardacious on course to break record on World's Toughest Row using new method

The Royal Navy ocean rowing team are currently out in front of the race and have covered 743 nautical miles of their crossing to Antigua.

Alex Candlin
21st December 2023
Navy
Royal Navy rowing team facing 'fast and furious' conditions during World's Toughest Row

The members of HMS Oardacious are doing well, but still have 1,973 nautical miles left to row in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

Alex Candlin
20th December 2023
Ukraine
West in dangerous territory due to falling commitment to Ukraine, ministers told

Scottish National Party MP Dave Doogan believes the West is losing interest in Ukraine, which is what Vladimir Putin has been counting on.

Alex Candlin
19th December 2023
Arctic/Antarctic
Former marine making record Antarctica crossing attempt in 'good spirits'

Sam Cox has already covered 600km during his Antarctic expedition, but has another 1,400km still to go before he achieves his aim.

Alex Candlin
19th December 2023
Ukraine
Wounded Russians being returned to battle with amputated limbs, MOD believes

The MOD says injured soldiers from Russia's Shtorm-Z penal units are being sent back to the frontline with little or no medical attention.

Alex Candlin
18th December 2023
Weapons and Kit
Defence industry giants team up to support UK artillery systems supplied to Ukraine

BAE Systems and AMS Integrated Solutions have committed to working together to offer support for artillery systems being used in Ukraine.

Alex Candlin
18th December 2023
Aircraft
Treaty signed to create Tempest - the RAF's next supersonic stealth fighter

UK, Japan and Italy sign an agreement to develop the next-gen supersonic jet that is set to replace the Typhoon in Royal Air Force service

Alex Candlin
14th December 2023
Afghanistan
UK has duty to protect ex-Afghan Special Forces operators from Taliban, says Mercer

Veterans Minister pledges to do all he can to help former SF members resettle in the UK as some are being attacked and killed by the Taliban

Alex Candlin
13th December 2023
Navy
HMS Lancaster rotates 200-strong crew for Middle East missions over Christmas

The Type 23 frigate has switched her Port Crew with the Starboard Crew to patrol the Middle East during the festive period and beyond

Alex Candlin
13th December 2023
Army
Defence Secretary backing beards and brands Army's current policy ridiculous

Grant Shapps calls for change, saying many armies around the world operate effectively without any prohibition on facial hair.

Alex Candlin
12th December 2023