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Mary Seacole Figure Expected To Fetch Up To £1,000 At Auction

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Mary Seacole volunteered to go to the Crimea during the war there, but was turned down because of her skin colour and her class. Undeterred, she funded herself and did vital work with the British military.

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Sun's out, guns out

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1PWRR’s A Team took the top prize as overall winner for the Cyprus Operational Shooting Competition 2025.

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As the British and Irish governments announce a new Legacy Commission to address issues from the Troubles, Armed Forces Minister Al Carns has told BFBS Forces News such a step is vital to protect veterans

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Irish Guards celebrate 125th anniversary

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As the Irish Guards take to the streets of their homeland to celebrate 125 years of service, BFBS Forces News reporter David Sivills-McCann takes a look back at the regiment's illustrious history.

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Ukraine wages war on Russia's oil refineries

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Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are stirring up economic and social unrest. BFBS Forces News reporter Simon Newton has more.

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RAF captain reacts to narrow win over Royal Navy

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RAF rugby leagues Sergeant Liam Bradley speaks to BFBS Sport following their narrow 18-16 win over the Royal Navy in Wakefield.

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Royal Navy captain reacts to shock win over RAF

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Able Rate Sian McLaughlin speaks to BFBS Sport following the Royal Navy's 0-8 win over the Royal Air Force in Wakefield.

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RAF deny Navy early title win in enthralling clash in Wakefield

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The Royal Air Force 18-16 victory over the Royal Navy means the Inter Services title race will move to Hull when the RAF play the Navy on 28 September.

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Royal Navy women shock RAF to win at Wakefield Trinity

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The Royal Navy women have beaten the Royal Air Force 0-8 in the second week of Inter Services rugby league at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, home of Wakefield Trinity

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Red Devils drop in at PM's country estate

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The British Army's world-class parachute display team parachuted in with a Union flag and US flag in tow in the skies above Chequers as Donald Trump and the First Lady looked on, side by side with PM Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria.

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Trump State visit: The power behind the pageantry

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The Household Cavalry and their horses get parade-ready for President Trump's historic second state visit, one of the largest ever extended to an ally.

Mary Seacole Figure Expected To Fetch Up To £1,000 At Auction
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Sun's out, guns out
Sun's out, guns out Click to play video
Legacy Act was not fit for purpose, armed forces minister says
Legacy Act was not fit for purpose, armed forces minister says Click to play video
Irish Guards celebrate 125th anniversary
Irish Guards celebrate 125th anniversary Click to play video
Ukraine wages war on Russia's oil refineries
Ukraine wages war on Russia's oil refineries Click to play video
RAF captain reacts to narrow win over Royal Navy
RAF captain reacts to narrow win over Royal Navy Click to play video
Royal Navy captain reacts to shock win over RAF
Royal Navy captain reacts to shock win over RAF Click to play video
RAF deny Navy early title win in enthralling clash in Wakefield
RAF deny Navy early title win in enthralling clash in Wakefield Click to play video
Royal Navy women shock RAF to win at Wakefield Trinity
Royal Navy women shock RAF to win at Wakefield Trinity Click to play video
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UK's £41bn Dreadnought subs: what they’ll do and when they’ll arrive

5th May 2025

New subs need support to keep them at sea, says Pollard

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The military reasons why Trump wants Greenland

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Hitchhiker: Ukraine's new drone successfully tested in combat

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19th November 2024

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18th November 2024

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12th November 2024

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12th November 2024

Experimental stealth aircraft that could change jet design forever

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The Forces Sports Show

Royal Navy golfing dominance | Forces Sport | September 19

19th September 2025

Army rugby league visit Portsmouth to kick off Inter Services against Navy | Forces Sport | September 12

12th September 2025

Who came out on top in the 2025 IDRC final? | Forces Sport | 5 September

5th September 2025

Who makes it through the IDRC pool matches? | Forces Sport | August 29

30th August 2025

IDRC 2025 explodes into action with opening pool matches | Forces Sport | 22 August

22nd August 2025

Forces Sports Show Special: Go behind-the-scenes as UKAF ready for IDRC

17th August 2025

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11th August 2025

RAF clash with Australian rivals in rugby league | Forces Sport | 1 August

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25th July 2025

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18th July 2025

AYO Gurkha!

Gurkha legend celebrates his 100th birthday

25th June 2025

Signals squadron becomes Gurkha unit

2nd April 2025

Gurkhas celebrate passing out at Catterick

12th November 2024

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19th August 2024

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6th August 2024

Veteran who scaled Everest ready for next inspirational challenge

13th June 2024

Queen's Gurkha Signals successfully pass their Fit For Role inspection

19th April 2024

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18th April 2024

Newest Gurkha sappers become fully-fledged members of the Queen's Gurkha Engineers

9th April 2024

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8th April 2024

Queen's Gurkha Engineers wow crowds with thrilling Khukri display

4th April 2024

Civilian to Soldier, Gurkha to Sapper

28th March 2024

All about boats: New Gurkhas reach final part of course to qualify as Sappers

14th March 2024

New Gurkha engineers learn how to build bridges at speed

11th March 2024

Gurkha Museum to modernise collection and add Nepali voice to exhibits

27th February 2024

Life-changing moment for Gurkha recruits arriving in the UK

18th February 2024

337 Gurkha recruits swear allegiance to the King

7th February 2024

Gurkhas train with live explosives as they learn to become sappers

25th January 2024

Gurkha sappers find out engineering roles

29th January 2024

British Army welcomes newest Gurkhas after completion of initial training

24th November 2023

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25th September 2024

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20th September 2024

Royal Regiment of Fusiliers exercise their Freedom of the City parading through London

16th September 2024

Historic aircraft take to the skies to commemorate Battle of Britain 84th anniversary

16th September 2024

British Army show Australian counterparts around their AH-64E Apache fleet

16th September 2024

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17th September 2024

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