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Edinburgh begins festival season – BBC News
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by admin.
BBC News Edinburgh begins festival season BBC News Edinburgh's festival season has begun with the official opening of the Fringe and the Royal Military Tattoo. The Edinburgh Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, with 2542 shows in 258 venues over three weeks. The Royal Military Tattoo is ..
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Historian made up glittering army career – The Independent
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by admin.
BBC News Historian made up glittering army career The Independent A military historian who faked an illustrious Army career has been found guilty at Peterborough Crown Court of perverting the course of justice.
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Libya: Royal Navy warship HMS Liverpool comes under heavy fire – Telegraph.co.uk
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Telegraph.co.uk Libya: Royal Navy warship HMS Liverpool comes under heavy fire Telegraph.co.uk … the exchange and the MoD were unable to confirm if the battery was destroyed during the duel. The attack came after the helicopter carrier Ocean launched her Apache attack helicopters against a hotel in Zlitan that was being used as a military base.
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Rare Norfolk military history from Norwich shop goes up for sale – Norwich Evening News
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Rare Norfolk military history from Norwich shop goes up for sale Norwich Evening News Picture: Denise Bradley Rare pieces of Norfolk's military history will go under the hammer today in a sale that marks the end of a familiar Norwich family business. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address below. …
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Badges of honour – BBC News
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BBC News Badges of honour BBC News The contemporary structure, in Chavasse Park, honours Capt Noel Chavasse who was twice awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military medal.
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An American context for UK defence cuts – Spectator.co.uk
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Spectator.co.uk An American context for UK defence cuts Spectator.co.uk A political squall has erupted over this, but it's worth pointing out that western countries are narrowing their military horizons. Liam Fox was in America yesterday meeting new US defence secretary Leon Panetta, who is beginning to implement $350 …
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Union meeting MoD over Kinnegar jobs – Belfast Telegraph
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Union meeting MoD over Kinnegar jobs Belfast Telegraph At the time of going to press, the Community Telegraph can reveal that consultations are continuing between the Ministry of Defence and unions representing workers at Kinnegar Barracks and other “under threat” military posts in Northern …
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Labour calls for defence rethink over Sir Menzies Campbell accusations – Telegraph.co.uk
Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Labour calls for defence rethink over Sir Menzies Campbell accusations Telegraph.co.uk “The result of the closure of Leuchars is that the RAF has been banished to the north of Scotland. The Army's preferences have been met at the expense of a proper strategic analysis.” A spokesman for Mr Alexander said the decision was made on military ..
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Was pollution responsible for mass stranding of pilot whales? – Telegraph.co.uk
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Telegraph.co.uk Was pollution responsible for mass stranding of pilot whales? Telegraph.co.uk Nearby Garvie Island is a major military bombing range.
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Romans roaming – BBC News
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BBC News Romans roaming BBC News Some evidence of Roman military occupation has been found in Cornwall and Dartmoor, thought to be protecting supply routes for resources such as tin. Could more settlements be found under fields in Devon in the next few years? However on this site, ..
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