WWI German Hand Grenade Found In Hong Kong Crisp Factory
The device was believed to have been carried in a shipment of potatoes from France to Hong Kong where it was found in a crisp factory.
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Army Army Called To Reports Of 'Suspicious Device' In Buckinghamshire
Police called on the Royal Logistic Corps based at RAF Northolt after the alert was raised in Beaconsfield.
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Veterans WWII Veteran Presented With Service Medal 73 Years Later
Former Petty Officer Kathleen Blower served during the Second World War at HMS Vernon, now known as Gunwharf Quays.
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Russia Russia Withdrawing From Nuclear Arms Treaty Following US Move
Russia has suspended its involvement in the Cold War-era treaty following the withdrawal from the US.
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News Former Soldier With Gambling Debts Jailed For Smuggling Migrants
Lance Corporal Kyle Harris, who served two tours of Afghanistan, was sentenced to three years in prison.
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Cyprus Swapping Bullets For Bayonets: Personnel Mark Battle Of Meeanee
The 2nd Battalion the Mercian Regiment in Cyprus has commemorated the historic military victory.
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World US Announces Withdrawal From Nuclear Arms Treaty
A withdrawal would follow years of unresolved dispute over Russian compliance with the pact.
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RAF It's 'Snow' Problem: RAF Brize Norton Overcomes Icy Conditions To Remain Operational
Snow ploughs were brought in to make sure the snow and ice did not get the better of the aircrew.
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Politics Human Rights Group Launches Military Helpline After Criticising 'Serious' Failings
Pressure group 'Liberty' say service personnel are being failed by the current complaints system.
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Veterans Hong Kong Veterans Appeal For UK Citizenship
Veterans in Hong Kong who served in the British military have met with the Home Secretary to appeal for UK citizenship.
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News New Film On War Correspondent Released As Syrian Government Blamed For Her Death
Marie Colvin's family believed she died in a targeted attack to silence her reports.
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Weapons and Kit MOD Accused Of 'Woeful Response' Over Equipment Funding Black Hole
The Public Accounts Committee predicts a shortfall in funding could reach nearly £15 billion by 2028.
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Iraq 'Possible' Civilian Deaths After Australian Airstrikes
The coalition says as many as 18 civilians may have died.
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Scotland D-Day Veteran Writes A Personal Memoir At 97
97-year-old Scottish veteran William Glen recalls his experiences at the Normandy Landings in his latest book.
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Politics Ex-NATO Secretary General And WWII Veteran Lord Carrington’s Life Celebrated
He served as Defence Secretary, Foreign Secretary and NATO Secretary General.
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Politics Military Planning For No-Deal 'The Key Priority'
Defence minister Tobias Ellwood said to not contingency plan would be "irresponsible".