Month: May 2011

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Hague: insurgent activity in Helmand low

By Sharon Black

Within Helmand, levels of insurgent activity have remained particularly low over the last month compared to previous periods, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said in the Government’s latest monthly progress report on Afghanistan.

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Soldier presents cup at FA final

By Sharon Black

A British soldier presented the FA Cup to winners Manchester City after Saturday’s final, having being selected as the FA’s guest of honour for his inspirational leadership and selfless bravery in Afghanistan. Report by Lorraine McBride.

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HMS Liverpool fires on Gaddafi forces

By Sharon Black

The Commanding Officer of Royal Navy destroyer HMS Liverpool has praised his ‘cool and professional’ crew after they silenced a Libyan shore battery this week which had opened fire on the ship and its helicopter.

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Injured troops take to the ice

By Sharon Black

An ice sledge hockey squad made up of injured Service personnel took to the rink yesterday following a year’s worth of preparation to get them ready to compete in the national ice sledge hockey league.

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Army flys Sentinels over Libya

By Sharon Black

Army personnel are playing their part in helping to maintain the no-fly zone over Libya by flying Sentinel aircraft alongside RAF ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) squadrons.

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Paratroopers return from Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

Soldiers from Colchester-based B Company of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) returned from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan today to a rapturous reception from their families.