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Fallon Sherrock one of 24 players taking on Luke Littler in live TV event

Sherrock could get the chance to win half a million pounds if she can beat the double world champion in a one-off leg of 501.

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Armed Forces need to ‘live within their means’, Wes Streeting warns

The Defence Secretary was speaking amid concerns that the British Army was told to halt non-essential training activities to save money

The Independent UK · Oct 19

The undercover female agents working in the shadows of The Troubles

SAS: THE SHADOW WAR: The objective of female covert surveillance officers was to disappear into the background. Liz* tells Sam Kiley how that required obsessive attention to detail: no Army-issue watch, no perfume, no brightly coloured clothes – and no false steps

The Independent UK · Oct 12

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Land Rover’s Wolf Series II Debuts Four Military Defender Variants Next Week

Land Rover reworks the Defender’s D7x monocoque into four Wolf Series II military variants targeting the UK Light Mobility Vehicle contract.

Motor1 · Sep 9

This Armored Grenadier Could Replace The British Army's Land Rovers

British Army Light Mobility Vehicle plans put the INEOS Grenadier EPV forward with STANAG 2 protection and a split French and UK production setup.

Motor1 · Sep 8

British Army Halts Exercises Due to Money Shortage Despite Attack Warnings From Kremlin

British Army training cuts halt major exercises, including Challenger 2 drills, as a £30 million funding squeeze fuels fears over readiness amid Kremlin tensions.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

Britain Has Its Smallest Army Since the Napoleonic Era, Yet Rejects More Than 200 Applicants a Day

The British Army rejected over 200 recruits daily last year, with medical conditions, tattoos, and Commonwealth caps cited as top reasons, amid ongoing recruitment challenges and historically low personnel levels.

International Business Times UK · Aug 31

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A tiny owl flew 70 miles out to sea and collapsed on a yacht, exhausted and too weak to fly, she found an unlikely group of rescuers who refused to leave her behind

A British Army sailing crew found an exhausted barn owl 70 nautical miles from shore during the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race. The bird fell into the sea three times before managing to reach their boat and collapsing on the deck. The sailors cared for the owl, named Little…

The Times of India · Aug 23

British Army sailors rescue bedraggled barn owl 70 nautical miles out to sea

A barn owl stranded some 70 nautical miles out to sea was rescued by an astonished British Army sailing crew competing in a gruelling race around Britain and Ireland.

France 24 · Aug 20

Former British Army Translator Jailed for Raping 'Intoxicated' Teen After a Night Out in Edinburgh

Abdul Nabizada, an Afghan translator for the British Army, was sentenced to seven years for raping a teenager in Edinburgh. The incident highlights the importance of safety during nights out.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

France hits back at Reform UK’s plan to use navy to stop small boats from crossing Channel

Experts say Nigel Farage’s plan would only increase death and violence at the border – after the party promised the ‘largest military operation in the Channel since WWII’

The Independent UK · Aug 3

William ‘truly saddened’ as ex-British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead

William posted on social media on Saturday evening calling Mr Purja ‘one of the world’s greatest mountaineers’.

Evening Standard · Aug 1

Nirmal Purja: Former British Army soldier and Netflix star confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche

The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak

Evening Standard · Aug 1

Former British Army soldier Nirmal Purja confirmed dead in Pakistan avalanche

The Nepalese mountaineer was leading an expedition of 10 climbers on Broad Peak.

The Independent UK · Aug 1

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International Business Times UK · Jul 14

Prince Harry Faces Heavy Backlash After Calling 'Prince of England' His Official Occupation

Prince Harry is under fire after describing his occupation as 'Prince of England' on a London podcast, reigniting rows over his royal status and what his official title actually is.

The Independent UK · Jul 6

King Charles takes trip in a tank during British Army visit

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Evening Standard · Jul 6

Heavy metal: King rides British Army tank in visit to regiment

Charles if the Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment.

The Independent UK · Jul 6

King Charles enjoys ride in British Army tank during regiment visit

His Majesty arrived at the Tank Museum in a 1920 Pattern Rolls-Royce armoured car

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The Economic Times · Jun 26

Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hut

A former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the world's most tattooed man, his body was covered in leopard spots. He embraced a life without modern amenities, relying on kayak trips for supplies, seeking…

Evening Standard · Jun 25

The Traitors winner backs calls to reintroduce mandatory national service

The original national service in Britain was introduced in 1949 before being abolished in 1960

Evening Standard · Jun 24

Dame Judi Dench becomes patron of Leinster Regiment Association

Dame Judi said she felt honoured to take on the role with the Leinster family.

International Business Times UK · Jun 16

Millionaire Banker With Royal Ties Arrested in the Putney Bridge 'Pusher' Case: What We Know About Suspect

The case baffled investigators for years before new information reportedly led police to a wealthy London banker with royal ties.

The Independent UK · Jun 1

British Army member killed in Iraq training exercise accident

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Evening Standard · May 24

Army preparing for Russia war in disused London Underground station

In the dark, echoing tunnels beneath central London, soldiers move through a space that was once part of the capital’s transport network. Now, it is a command centre for a war that has not happened—but is being prepared for as if it already has.

Evening Standard · May 18

Springhill families accuse Government of ‘silence’ over inquest findings

The inquest found that British Army soldiers ‘did not use reasonable force’ in the shooting of five people in west Belfast in 1972.

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