British Army Band Colchester to be halved in size, with musicians being redeployed
The Army has 14 regular bands, half of what it used to have 25 years ago, with the cuts aiming to produce smaller, more agile ensembles.
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Rugby League St Helens rugby league stars face military challenges in Cyprus with 1 Lancs
1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment are hosting Rugby League side St Helens in Cyprus, where the battalion is currently posted.
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Royals Kate to miss St Patrick's Day military celebrations as she recovers from surgery
The Colonel of the Irish Guards was admitted to a clinic for a planned procedure, but will miss her public duties as she recuperates.
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Exercises Paras and Lebanese airborne forces work together to boost fight against terrorism
The airborne soldiers from the UK and Lebanon take part in Pegasus Cedar, bolstering cooperation and sending a message to groups like ISIS.
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Sport Army judoka grapple for glory at Army Judo Championships
Military judoka representing cap badges across the Army compete at the Army Judo Championships in Aldershot.
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WWII Audio unearthed of former Black Watch soldier recounting the horrors of Monte Cassino
Arthur Helps' experience of fighting at Monte Cassino was recorded when he visited a school two years before his death in 2000.
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Army Strict medical rules mean even England rugby team would struggle to join Army, MPs told
The service has only managed to attract around 5,000 recruits of its 9,813 target, with the year ending in March.
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News Emergency alarm failure on Warrior contributed to death of Rifles officer, inquiry finds
Second Lieutenant Max George had been taking part in Exercise Combat Spirit when he was run over by the vehicle as it reversed at speed.
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Army Army Major and Olympian gives retirement advice to Andy Murray
Major Heather Stanning said her military service gave her a reason to get up every day.
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TV Fool Me Once: Film and TV military adviser challenges critics who think it's an easy job
Viewers are calling out the 'abomination of a beret' as being very Frank Spencer-like.
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Rugby League Army wheelchair rugby league team take on Welsh outfit in push for greater recognition
The Army wheelchair rugby league team took on the Welsh national side as they aim to grow and develop the game in the Armed Forces.
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Soldiering On New category revealed as nominations for 2024 Soldiering On Awards go live
Here's your chance to honour those members of the Armed Forces community who go above and beyond.
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Politics Defence Secretary writes letter praising military after strikes against Houthis
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps praised the professionalism of the Armed Forces for their work in striking back against Houthi rebels.
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Army Royal Yorkshire Regiment announces death of Kabul hero Kieran Heaney
Pte Heaney took part in Operation Pitting, the evacuation of more than 15,000 people who were escaping Taliban rule.
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Rugby League British Army's Challenge Cup dream comes to an abrupt end with first-round exit
A 13-10 defeat meant the Army failed to reach the second round for the second consecutive year.
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Rugby League Watch again: British Army v Fryston Warriors in the Challenge Cup first round
The Army's first round match with Fryston Warriors was live on the Forces News YouTube channel.