Sir John Nott: Defence secretary during the Falklands conflict dies aged 92
Sir John worked with Margaret Thatcher and before his politics career, served in the British Army as a lieutenant with 2nd Gurkha Rifles.
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Remembrance Royal Yorkshire Regiment honours the fallen of the Kosovo War 25 years on
During the service, Corporal Bishwaraj Rai laid a wreath in memory of his uncle, Sergeant Balaram Rai, who was killed in 1999.
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Veterans Ex-Gurkha amputee wants others to climb their own mountains as he wins award
Hari Budha Magar says he wants to keep raising awareness of disabilities after taking the Inspiration Award at the Soldiering On Awards.
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Gurkhas Gurkha engineers pass Fit-For-Role inspection ahead of taking up ceremonial duties
A formidable inspecting party ensured the men from 69 Gurkha Field Squadron were ready to conduct public duties in London and Windsor.
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Gurkhas Meet the Gurkha Band: Soldiers who started their musical journey from scratch
Gurkha soldiers take on the challenge of learning Western instruments, honing their skills and performing at high-profile events.
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Gurkhas Milestone moment as Gurkha recruits find out which regiments they will join
337 trainee riflemen received cap badges, berets and other regimental insignia six months into their infantry training.
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Feature From SAS and Gurkhas to Dracula and Saruman: The unique life of Sir Christopher Lee
Considered one of the most prolific actors in the history of films, Sir Christopher Lee was a true on-screen legend.
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Football Queen’s Gurkha Signals win Nepal Cup final thriller in dying moments of extra time
They beat 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles 3-2 in Aldershot, after the sides finished level at 1-1 after regular time.
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Gurkhas Gurkha veteran who scaled Everest receives MBE for service to disability awareness
Army veteran Hari Budha Magar became the first double above-the-knee amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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Gurkhas Gurkha veteran who scaled Everest ready to inspire others to conquer own mountain
Hari Budha Magar became the first double above-knee amputee to scale the world's highest peak, but that wasn't enough to satisfy him.
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Gurkhas Gurkha veteran who was first double amputee to climb Everest reveals latest challenge
A year on from his historic climb, the multi-record-breaking climber wants to take his message of 'no legs, no limits' around the world.
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Football Nepal beaten by England C to end UK tour hosted by British Army FA
The Nepal team drew with the British Army on Friday but were beaten by England C in Aldershot.
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Gurkhas Ready for ceremonial duty: Queen's Gurkha Signals passes Fit For Role inspection
Passing the inspection means the unit can now begin guarding the Tower of London, St James's Palace and Windsor Castle.
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Army Entente Cordiale: Meet the French officer who's serving with the British Army
The trainee second lieutenant has just finished a month-long visit to 13 Air Assault Support Regiment Royal Logistic Corps.
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Army Gurkhas' shooting skills inspire new marksmanship training for Army recruits
Army rifle and pistol shooting instructors have been picking up some tips from the Gurkhas so they can better teach their new recruits.
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Gurkhas Gurkha warriors' long journey to become Combat Engineers finally comes to an end
Recruits from Nepal, some of them teenagers, complete their year-long journey in which they joined the British Army and became sappers.