Kirstie Chambers is a Regional Reporter covering the Armed Forces across the Midlands, East Anglia and Lincolnshire. She has also covered the military’s efforts in the Baltics, Germany, Belgium at NATO HQ, Ascension Islands and Scotland. Previously, she spent time as a broadcast reporter for local stations across the UK.
The battlegroup, which is 95% reserves, will deploy on Operation Tosca in Cyprus at the end of the month.
The decorative stones have been hand painted by members of the public and will create a trail leading to the war graves by Scampton Church.
John Sutton spent three years at a prisoner of war camp in Singapore and returned so underweight that his wedding suit had to be padded.
Raksha Bandhan was marked under social distancing measures at Whittington Barracks.
Twenty-three-year-old Fusilier Sam Brownridge passed away earlier this month on deployment after sustaining a non-battle injury in Estonia.
The site opened just two years ago but says it is at risk of closure after losing 90% of its income because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Building work is set to begin in August but some local residents have raised their concerns over the scheme.
Reservists from 505 Squadron finished their coronavirus testing duties in Shrewsbury after almost two months working in the West Midlands.
Despite increasing support during the coronavirus crisis, workers are worried the centre may have to close.
After a three-month delay, Typhoons with new 12 Squadron markings took to the skies over RAF Coningsby.
The project has gone virtual so it can keep running during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jacob and his dad have had to postpone their 25-kilometre walk in aid of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
Former airman Ben Wilson has climbed the equivalent height of the Three Peaks Challenge and more on his staircase at home.
WO2 Si Hannaford is raising money for the NHS and Felix Fund - The Bomb Disposal Charity.
The Melton Mowbray site is caring for around four times the number of horses than normal because of the pause in ceremonial duties.
Volunteers, many of whom have been furloughed, are making a range of clothing, including headbands and face masks.