News Digest Archive 2010

DECEMBER 2010

>> County MPs back Afghanistan mission - 30 Dec 10 (This is Gloucestershire)

>> Yomp 4 Heroes looks set to become annual - 29 Dec 10 ( Guernsey Press)

>> Joiner raises funds for families of dead soldiers - 27 Dec 10 ( Siuunderland Echo)

>> Heroes of 2010 - Cpl Ricky Fergusson - 26 Dec 10 (Telegraph)

>> Teen wades into lake to save puppy -  24 Dec 10 ( This is Kent) 

>> Chepstow Riflemen prepare for third tour of Afghanistan - 22 Dec 10 ( Free Press)

 >> Bay boxer Shaun Mullen wins for battalion in semi - 21 Dec 10 (This is South Devon)

>>  Dead war hero's son given Xmas presents   - 20 Dec 10 (Chronicle Live)

>> Millies hero Ricky Fergusson speaks of his pride - 17 Dec 10 (The Sun)

 >> Hero's ashes sent skywards  - 17 Dec 10 (Wakefield Express)

>> 5 RIFLES through to BA(G) boxing final - 17 Dec 10 (BFBS)

>> Young soldier remembered as ashes blasted into the night sky in a firework  - 17 Dec 10 ( Mirror)

>>  Soldiers ready for Afghanistan return  - 16 Dec 10 (South Wales Argus)

>> City soldiers prepare for Afghanistan tour in the spring  - 16 Dec 10 (This is Exeter)

 >>  Guernseyman tops Royal promotion course - 14 Dec 10 (Guernsey Press)

>>  A fitting tribute to a fallen army hero - 12 Dec 10 (Bournemouth Echo)

>> More than £4,000 raised for armed forces charity  - 12 Dec 10 (Hampshire Chronicle) 

>> Sleigh Race raises money for Care for Casualties - 10 Dec 10 (BFBS)

>> Hero dies stopping suicide bomber- 9 Dec 10 (TheSun)

 >> Crippled soldier walks tall - 8 Dec 10 (Yorkshire Post)

>> British troops' heroism recognised with medal for Afghan service - 8 Dec 10 (video and text Telegraph)

>> Widow collects Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for hero husband who ran to save comrades without helmet  - 8 Dec 10 ( Telegraph)

>> Posthumous honour for soldier killed in Afghanistan - 7 Dec 10 (BBC News)

>> Ricky's March - 8 Dec 10 (The Sun)

>> Hero Walks Tall - 8 Dec 10 (The Daily Star)

>> Queen gives gallantry awards to Afghanistan soldiers - 8 Dec 10 (Metro)

>> Blast soldier gets Military Cross - 8 Dec 10 (BBC News)

>> Kiwi-born soldier honoured days after another’s death- 8 Dec 10 (3news.co.nz)

>> Picture of courage: Soldier who lost both legs returning four times to rescue comrades in Afghan bomb blast stands proudly to receive MC from the Queen - 8 Dec 10 (The Daily Mail)

 >> Wounded soldier honoured for saving comrades - 7 Dec 10 (Evening Standard)

>> Brave Soldiers Honoured - 8 Dec 10 (ITN)

>> Inquest into death of 'courageous' soldier- 8 Dec 10 (Goole- Howden)

>> We will never forget, vows soldier’s widow - 6 Dec 10 (The Northern Echo)

>> 'Friendly fire' fear over soldier's death - 3 Dec 10 (BBC News)

NOVEMBER 2010

>> Afghanistan bridge bomb killed County Durham soldier - 30 Nov 10 (BBC News)

>> Hero's death payout clawed back - 27 Nov 10 ( Mirror) 

>> Royal honour for Shropshire soldier injured in Afghanistan  - 24 Nov 10 (Shropshire Star)

>> Rifles regiment granted Freedom of Salisbury  - 22 Nov 10 (Mod News)

>> Army veterans to retrace steps of Scott and Amundsen - 22 Nov 10 (Telegraph)

>> General Sir Nick Parker and Brigadier Levy evidence to HOC Defence Committee  - 21 Nov 10 (www.parliament.co.uk)

>> Duchess of Cornwall attends Salisbury freedom parade - 20 Nov 2010 (BBC News)

 >> Beaming Duchess sees Rifles exercise their freedom - 20 Nov 10 (Salisbury Journal)  

 >> Territorial Army up for Freedom of the Borough - 18 Nov 10 (Yellow Advertiser)

 >> Payments test case for mother of Afghanistan soldier   - 17 Nov 10 (BBC News)

>> Duchess to visit city - 17 Nov 2010 (Salisbury Journal) 

>> Croydon remembers the fallen heroes - 15 Nov 10 (Croydon Guardian)

>> Thousands remember those who died for us in Remembrance Sunday ceremonies - 15 Nov 10 (this is Cornwall)

>> Moody reveals England's inspiration - 13 Nov 10 (ESPN)

>> Army cadets lead Remembrance Parade in Oxford  - 14 Nov 10 (Oxfordashire ACF)

>> England inspired to record-breaking Australia win by team talk from Afghanistan veteran  - 14 Nov 10 (Telegraph)

>> Charity film night will be in Monmouth soldier’s memory - 12 Nov 10 (South Wales Argus)

>> Personally speaking - Chris Coady - 12 Nov 10 ( TES Connect)

>> Newport soldier climbs Kilimanjaro for fallen comrade’s charity - 10 Nov 10 (SouthWales Argus)

>> Son's Emotional Tribute To Fallen Hero Dad - 11 Nov 10 ( Sky)

>> Tears for a son killed on battlefields of Afghanistan one year ago - 9 Nov 10 (Plymouth Herald)

>> Leeds teenager to follow hero brother - 8 Nov 10 (Yorkshire Evening Post)

>> Yorkshire soldier in training for mission to Afghanistan - 8 Nov 10 (Yorkshire Post)

 >> Storm erupts over Prince Andrew's MoD comments in Weymouth - 8 Nov 10 (Dorset Echo) 

 >> Army cadets banned from carrying rifles on Remembrance Day parade because it 'glamorises' weapons - 7 Nov 10 (Mail Online) 

>> Helmand Governor hails troops bravery - 5 Nov 10 (Burton Mail)

>> 3rd Battalion, The Rifles’ recent tour in Afghanistan - 5 Nov 10 (Nortehrn Echo)

>> Soldier's name will be added to war memorial - 5 Nov 10 ( Ledbury Reporter)

>> I can't wait to return to war - 05 Nov 10 (The Sun)

>> Trust for Sheppey soldier Daniel Holkham raises £5,000 - 4 Nov 10 (BBC News)

>> Club to honour Forces personnel - 4 Nov 10 (Sunderland AFC)

 >> Gloucester-based 6 Rifles trains for potential deployment - 1 Nov 10 (This is Gloucestershire)

 

OCTOBER 2010

>>  Video of Rifles Cadets on Music Camp - 30 Oct 10 (BFBS)

>> Lord Lieutenant honours city fallen war hero Mark - 28 Oct 10 (This is Exeter)

>> Street name tribute to hero Leeds soldier - 27 Oct 10 (Yorkshire Evening Post)

>> Part-time soldier’s bravery in Afghanistan recognised  - 26 Oct 10 (Get Reading)

>> How British forces fired on Afghan civilians - 26 Oct 10 (The Guardian)

>> £30,000 raised for good causes in Aidan's memory - 26 Oct 10 (Evening Telegraph)

>> Slough soldier is recognised for courage in Afghanistan - 25 Oct 10 (BBC News)

>> Teens to plant tree in memory of Rifleman Joe Murphy - 23 Oct 10 (Birmingham Mail)

>> Rifleman Nathan Hau from Childwall honoured for saving friend from Taliban ambush - 23 Oct 10 (Liverpool Echo)

>> Newport soldier to climb Kilimanjaro in mate's memory  - 21 Oct 10 (SouthWales Argus

>> Last night concert pomp - 20 Oct 10 (Swindon Advertiser)

>> Gazette readers help work wonders for Forces’ morale  - 20 Oct 10 (Ilkley Gazette)

>> Iraq bomb victim Jamie Cooper starts new job - 16 Oct 10 (This is Bristol)

>> Rocket plan for Leeds hero soldier - 15 Oct 10 (Yorkshire Evening Post)

>> Special night will be tribute to war victim - 14 Oct 10 (Cambridge-news.co.uk)

>> Training tactical radio teams to speed up casualty extraction in Helmand  - 12 Oct 10 (MoD News)

>> Soldier killed by bomb in Afghanistan, inquest told - 11 Oct 10 (Henley Standard)

>> Shropshire Afghanistan hero Ricky Furgusson: ‘I just did my job'  - 11 Oct 10 (Shropshire Star)

 >> Bristol soldier awarded Military Cross - 9 Oct 10 (This is Bristol)

 >> Teenage soldier 'died helping to protect Afghan villagers' - 8 Oct 10 (Thorne and District Gazette) 

 >> War horses sharpen up in shadow of Hollywood  - 7 Oct 10 (Get Reading)

>> Teenage British soldier 'died protecting patrol'  - 7 Oct 10 (Metro)

 >> Ex-Chesham Grammar pupil honoured for bravery - 6 Oct 10 (Buckinghamshire Advertiser)

>> The RIFLES exercise Freedom of Plymouth with parade through streets - 4 Oct 10 (Army Website)

>> Afghan tales form part of exhibition  - 4 Oct 10 (Northern Echo)

>> Fijian Soldier Sniffs Out 19 Taliban Explosives - 2 Oct 10 (The Link)

>> Lasting tribute to Afghan soldier Mark Turner- 2 Oct 10 (Chronicle Live)

>> Soldiers' stories in £50k display in Durham - 2 Oct 10 (BBC News)

>> ‘I think he thinks he is invincible’ - 1 Oct 10 (Cornish Times)

>> Brigadier’s on bike mission  - 1 Oct 10 (Daily Echo)

 

SEPTEMBER 2010

>> Senior officer returns home to be Commander-in-Chief Land Forces - 30 Sep 10 (Army Website)

>> Ross Burkinshaw: 'I'll stop Craig Lyon' - 30 Sept 10 (Boxing News)

>> Band-it aid for severely injured soldiers - 27 Sep 10 (Daily Echo)

>> Rifles regiment soldiers parade through Plymouth - 27 Sep 10 (BBC News inc video)

>> A show of support for The Rifles - 27 Sep 10 (this is Plymouth)

>>  Chalfont St Peter soldier honoured for canal rescue - 26 Sep 10 (Bucks Free Press)

>>  Troops Honoured For 'Courageous' Rescue  - 26 Sep 10 (Sky News)

>> Brave North East soldiers receive awards - 26 Sep 10 (Sunday Sun)

>> Bravery medals for Afghan canal rescue soldiers -  26 Sep 10 (BBC News)

>> Thousands greet soldiers of The Rifles in Plymouth - 25 Sep 10 (BBC News)

>> Soldier given award for paving the way for peace in Afghanistan- 25 Sep 10 (this is Lincolnshire)

>> Taunton soldier's bravery award - 24 Sep 10 (Somerset County Gazette)

>> Hero city soldiers awarded for bravery in Afghanistan - 24 Sept 10 (Scotsman)

>>  Award for army officer who captured Afghan bomb factory - 24 Sep 10 (BBC News)

>> Heroes who went through six months of hell in Afghanistan are honoured for their bravery - 24 Sep 10 (Daily Record)

>> Rifleman honoured for saving wounded - 24 Sep 10 (This is Plymouth)

>> Soldier who disposed of grenade wins medal  - 24 Sep 10 (Telegraph)

>> Taunton teenager's bravery award - 24 Sep 10 (This is the westcountry)

>> Wounded soldier who 'kept on clearing mines' receives posthumous award - 24 Sep 10 (Metro)

>> British soldier James McKie wins award for bravery in Afghanistan  - 24 Sep 10 ( Metro)

 >> Corporal who put his life on the line for his men wins MC after losing legs in Taliban blast - 24 Sep 10 (Daily Mail)

>> Cornish soldiers honoured for battlefield bravery - 24 Sep 10 (BBC News)

>> Tales of bravery behind the armed forces' medals - 24 Sep 10 (BBC News)

>> CO honoured for his leadership - 24 Sept 10

>> Soldier who rescued commander from live grenade honoured - 24 Sep 10 (STV)

>> Hero of four Taliban bombings is awarded the Military Cross - 24 Sep 10 (Independent)

>> Bomb blast soldier to recieve Military Cross - 24  Sep 10 (Mirror)

>> Mission accomplished  - 21 Sep 10 (Belfast Telegraph)

>> Afghan horrors faced by S Yorks soldiers  - 22 Sep 10 (The Star)

>> US forces 'ignore British advice' in Sangin handover  - 20 Sep 10 (Telegraph)

>> 'They did not die in vain': Cameron's promise as British troops leave Sangin after four bloody years  - 21 Sept 10 (Daily Mail)

>> Soldiers get Freedom of Wakefield - 16 Sep 10 (Express)

>> 4 RIFLES Assume Falklands RIC Responsibility  - 16 Sep 10 (Falkland Islands News Network)

>> Cadets praised for fundraising assistance - 16 Sep 10 (This is the WestCountry)

>> Fallen soldier's family given Queen's award - 16 Sep 10 (This is Exeter)

>> Ceremony marks end of standby for 1 Rifles  - 16 Sep 10 (This is Gloucestershire)

>> Devon soldiers' families receive Elizabeth Cross - 15 Sep 10 (BBC News)

 >> Rifles march on Wakefield for freedom honour PHOTO GALLERY - 13 Sep 10 (Garforth Today)

>> Freedom of city for regiment on Afghan return  - 11 Sep 10 (Journal Live)

>> 3 Rifles march through Sunderland  - 11 Sep 10 (The Northern Echo)

>> Freedom of City honour and parade for The Rifles -  11 Sep 10 (This is Plymouth)

>> The Rifles parade in Stockton High Street - 10 Sep 10 (Gazette Live)

 >> Freedom honours for 3 Rifles Battalion in Sunderland -  10 Sep 10 (BBC News)

>> Freedom honour for the 3 Rifles in second borough - 10 Sep 10 (The Northern Echo)

>> Freedom honours for 3 Rifles Battalion in Stockton - 09 Sep 10 (BBC News) 

>> A parade to be proud of  - 09 Sep 10 (Northern Echo) 

>> The battle at home to support soldiers  - 8 Sep 10 (The Nothern Echo)

>> Proud, but with a heavy heart  - 8 Sep 10 (The Northern Echo)

>> William's name to be added to memorial  - 8 Sep 10 (Ledbury Reporter)

>> Paul Cocoran and his sink complete trek challenge - 4 Sep 10 (gazette live) 

AUGUST 2010

>> Brave soldier's bid to become a pilot after losing his leg in Afghanistan- 26 Aug 10 (Daily Mail)

>> Soldier's plane brave  - 21 Aug 10 (Basingstoke Gazette)

>> 'Afghan' mission for TA soldiers in Cyprus - 20 Aug 10 (This is Exeter)

>> Lucy to conquer fear of heights in memory of son  - 20 Aug 10 (Malvern Gazette)

>> We salute the bravery of Army volunteers - 20 Aug 10 (this is Exeter)

>> Brent's memories of a dedicated comrade who was killed in Afghanistan - 19 Aug 10 (This is Exeter)

>> When I touched the dolphin it felt like my dad was next to me  - 19 Aug 10 (The Sun)

>> New army recruits vow to serve Queen and Country - 18 Aug 10 (Oxford Mail)

>> Trained dogs are helping to save the lives of city soldiers - 17 Aug 10 (This is Exeter)

>> Family mark first anniversary of soldier's death - 14 Aug 10 (Peterlee Mail)

>> Rifles' tough training for war-zone action - 14 Aug 10 (This is Exeter)

>> Inquest told how soldiers died on night patrol  - 12 Aug 10 (news.scotsman.com)

>> Pontefract soldier died as he did 'sacred duty'  - 11 Aug 2010

>> Bench unveiled in memory of hero Phil Allen  - 10 Aug 10 (Daily Echo)

>> Match Ball Arrives by Air - 9 Aug 10 (Yeovil

>>  Winchester soldiers casting for charity  - 7 Aug 10 ( Hampshire Chronicle)

>> Brave teen saves sister - 06 Aug 10 (Wakefied Express)

>> Charity event in memory of fallen Princes Risborough soldier -  3 Aug 10 ( Bucks Free Press)  

>> Afghanistan blast soldier learns to walk again for wedding#  - 3 Aug 10 (Mirror)

>> Wounded soldier inspiration for IW windsurf marathon - 2 Aug 10 (County Press Online)

>> Hero soldier's battle to make dream wedding - 2 Aug 10 ( Peterlee Mail)

 

JULY 2010

>> 24-hour challenge in aid of amputee soldiers is "the toughest" - 30 Jul 10 (Salisbury Journal)

>> Wootton Bassett to hold charity match - 30 Jul 10 (This is Wiltshire)

>> Bomb killed former Wimbledon student in Afghanistan, inquest hears  - 28 Jul 10 (Wimbledon Guardian)

>> Rifles remember their fallen - 28 Jul 10 ( Daily Echo)

>> Heroes have earned the right to freedom of Bournemouth honour  - 26 Jul 10 (Daily Echo)

>> Q Coy, Oxfordshire(Rifles) ACF rescue hostage on field ex  - 25 Jul 10 (Oxfordshire ACF)

>> The 'bomb magnet' soldier blown up 15 times   - 24 Jul 10 (Telegraph)

>> Memorial unveiled for 4 Rifles  - 22 July 10 (BBC Wiltshire)

>> Afghanistan soldier swapping front line for a new adventure - 20 Jul 10 (Bexhill Advertiser)

>> The Rifles added to Hereford's war memorial - pictures - 19 Jul 10 (BBC News)

>> Theatre of War - 19 July 10 (The Sun)

>> Status Quo Film at Bulford Barracks - 15 Jul 10 (BBC News)

>> Hiking across the Sahara in memory of Croydon Rifleman Danny Simpson - 15 Jul 10 (This is local london)

>> Taking plunge for hero who saved brother  - 14 Jul 10 (get reading)

>> Major James Joshua Bowman, Lieutenant Neal Turkington and Corporal Arjun Purja Pun killed in Afghanistan - 14 Jul 10 (MoD News)

>> Cadet150 Service and Parade  - 12 July 10 (Oxfordshore ACF)

>> Britain's top general in Afghanistan admits 'courageous restraint' must change - 11 Jul 10 (Telegraph)

>> It's high life for Andy - 09 Jul 10 (The Sun)

>> Too little too late, says mother of youngest soldier to die in Sangin  - 7 Jul 10 (Guardian)

>> Permanent memorial for fallen Morley soldier - 7 Jul 10 (Morley Observer and Advertiser)

>> We have carved their names with pride  - 6 Jul 10 (Yorkshire Evening Post)

 

JUNE 2010

>> Two soldiers killed searching Afghan suicide bomber, inquest hears - 30 Jun 10 (Guardian) 

>> Hamley's Joy Shop - 29 Jun 10 (The Sun)

>> Salisbury marks Armed Forces Day - 27 Jun 10 (Salisbury Journal)

>> The Rifles given place of honour in Hereford's St Peter's Square - 25 June 10 (Hereford Times)

>> Dustman soldier collects plaudits - 25 Jun 10 (Reading Chronicle)

>> He's bin on manoeuvres  - 25 Jun 10 (The Sun)

>> British general takes charge in Afghanistan - 24 Jun 10 (Herald Scotland)

>> British general handed Afghan role - 23 Jun 10 (Mirror)

>> Duchess to join troops at remembrance event - 23 June 10 (Independent)

>> Tributes to British soldiers killed in Afghanistan - 21 Jun 10 (Telegraph)

>> Brothers in arms join Aidan events - 18 June 10 (Evening Telegraph)

>> Officers’ ‘undentable’ tribute - 15 Jun 10 (The Courier)

>> ITN report on A Coy 4 RIFLES Homecoming Parade in Dorchester - 16 Jun 10 (ITN)

>> Winchester estate agents to raise money for The Rifles charity - 16 June 2010 (Hampshire Chronicle)

>> 'Intelligence lessons to be learned' from soldier's death - 15 Jun 10 (Independent)

>> Welcome awaiting troops in Dorchester - 15 June 10 (Dorset Echo)

>> Officers' 'undentable' tribute- 14 June 10 (The Courier)

>> New armour 'would not have saved soldier's life'- 14 June 10 (BBC News)

>> Wykehamist back from Afghan action - 13 June 10 (Hampshire Chronicle)

>> Family affair became £50m charity - 11 June 10 (BBC News)

>> Hundreds honour fallen heroes  - 7 June 10 (Express and Star)

>> Sangin is allowing progress in rest of Helmand - 4 Jun 10 (MOD News)

>> Afghanistan police corruption is fuelling insurgency - 4 Jun 10 (Telegraph)

>> Corrupt Afghan police blamed for locals joining the Taliban - 4 Jun 10 (Independent)

>> Ramsgate Rifleman donates George Medal to regiment - 03 Jun 10 (Kent Online)

>> Blinded Kent soldier Rfn Paul Jacobs receives medal  - 02 June 10 (BBC News)

>> Soldier's father tells of Elizabeth Cross pride - 02 Jun 10 (BBC Berkshire)

>> Rifleman Mark Turner's family to pay tribute in annual memorial event - 02 Jun 10 (Journal Live)

>> Fight night for heroes raised £7k for wounded Riflemen - 1 Jun 10 (Oxford Mail)

 

MAY 2010

>> Help for Heroes bike stars home - 31 May 10 (the Sun)

>> Telford crowds pay tribute to Rifles Regiment - 31 May 10 (Shropshire Star)

>> Ex-Plymouth Argyle striker Mickey Evans tackles city course for charity  - 29 May 10 (The Herald)

>> Wristband appeal boost - 28 May 10 (Northern Echo)

>> Soldiers 'demoralised' when suspects go free - 26 May 10 (this is Plymouth)

>> Teenage soldier: 'I don't remember being shot in back' - 26 May 10 (BBC Radio 1)

>> 1st Battalion The Rifles train on Salisbury Plain - 26 May 10 (BBC News)

>> Boxers hit out to support soldiers - 23 May 10 (Oxford Mail)

>> Brothers return home safe from Afghan - 20 May 10 (Chard and Illminster News)

>> Cheers for Devonshire veterans as they celebrate reunion with a march - 17 May 10 (Express and Echo)

>> Son of SAS hero killed by Afghanistan bomb an hour after comrade - 14 May 10 (Telegraph)

>> Museum exhibition pays tribute to Rifles - 13 May 10 (Salisbury Journal)

>> 'Rifles deserved this great honour'  - 12 May 10 (Daily Echo)

>> RIFLES Mums Challenge - 12 May 10 (The Sun)

>> Thousands turn out to greet hero troops - 10 May 10 (Scotsman)

>> Our dads..our heroes - 9 May 10 (News of the World)

>> PROUD OF YOU  - 9 May 10

>> Afghanistan Cheers and Tears for our Heroes - 09 May 10 ( The Star)

>> Profile: 3 Rifles battlegroup- 08 May 2010 (BBC News)

>> Interview: Lt Col Nick Kitson - 3 Rifles commanding officer  - 08 May 10 (The Scotsman)

>> 3 RIFLES remember colleagues lost in Afghanistan - 07 May 10 (MOD News)

 >> Camilla uses mobility scooter to award soldiers - 05May 10 (Mobility News)

>> Injured Camilla honours heroes returning from Afghanistan  - 6 May 10 (Daily Mail)

 >> Wounded ‘hero’ soldier killed crossing the road - 5 May 10 (Metro)

>> Rifles hold homecoming parade in Hereford - 1 May 10 (BBC News)

 

APRIL 2010

 >> Edinburgh soldier returns home after Afghanistan tour - 29 Apr 10 (Daily Record)

>> Battle group 3rd Battalion The Rifles return home- 28 Apr 10 (BBC News)

>> 4 RIFLES return home to a hero's welcome  - 27 Apr 10 (MOD News)

>> Song by dead Dorset Rifleman Philip Allen released - 27 Apr 10

>> Funeral for Kent soldier killed in Afghanistan - 23 April 10

>> 40 Commando takes over command of Sangin operations from 3 RIFLES - 20 Apr 10 (MOD News)

>> Croydon and Folkestone football clubs honour soldier- 20 Apr 10 (BBC News)

>>  Warship HMS Albion arrives in Spain to rescue troops - 20 Apr 10 ( BBC News)

>>  Glosters' Back Badge service remembers fallen soldiers  - 19 Apr 10 (this is Gloucestershire)

>> Forces cheer on the Wanderers  - 19 Apr 10 (Bolton News)

>> Afghanistan: A conspiracy of silence - 18 Apr 10 (Independent)

>> What did you do this Easter? - 17 Apr 10 (Oxfordshire ACF)

>> Marathon bid in memory of killed solider - 17 Apr 10 (Journal Live)

>>  Croydon take part in football tribute to fallen soldier - 17Apr 10 ( Croydon Guardian)

 >> Jump aims to raise stair lift funds - 16 Apr 10 (Help My Mobility)

>> Wing soldier aids comrades through the toughest race on earth - 16 Apr 10 (Observer and Citizen)

>> Farewell to soldier who made ultimate sacrifice - 15 Apr 10 (Sunderland Echo)

>> Inquest verdict for soldier death - 15 Apr 10 (This is Nottingham)

>> Son, 10, comforts mother at funeral of blast-death father  - 15 Apr 10 (Yorkshire Post)

>> Afghanistan: Brave son of fallen soldier marches behind coffin in Army uniform - 15 Apr 10 (Mirror)

>> Steven Campbell's son fights back tears at Army sergeant's funeral - 15 Apr 10 (Metro)

>> Funeral for County Durham soldier killed in Afghanistan  - 13 Apr 09 (BBC News)

>> A hasty Afghan push into Kandahar - 13 Apr 10 (Guardian)

>> Trowbridge mum’s set to tough it out - 10 April 10 (Wiltshire Times) 

>> British soldier killed in Afghanistan was father-to-be - 9 April 10 (BBC News)

>> 3 RIFLES improve security along Helmand road  - 9 Apr10 (MOD News)

>>  From Sangin to Redford - 3 Rifles - 5 Apr 10 (Guardian)

>> Rifleman Mark Turner killed in Afghanistan  - 4 April 2010 (MOD News)

>> 3 RIFLES CO: "People power is coming to Sangin"  - 1Apr 10 (Mod News)

 >> Spring brings sacrifice and hope to Sangin - 1 Apr 10 (Times Online)

MARCH 2010

>> Soldier reveals Taliban torment - 29 Mar 10 (This is Somerset)

>> Battle group 3rd Battalion The Rifles return home - 28 Apr 10 (BBC News)

 >> Rifleman Daniel Holkham killed in Afghanistan - 27 March 2010 (MOD News)

>> 3 RIFLES patrol Kajaki's lake - 24 Mar 10

>> If you think the 3 Rifles heroes of Afghanistan are brave, meet their families - 23 Mar 10 (Daily Mail)

>> Serjeant Steven Campbell killed in Afghanistan - 23 Mar 2010 (MOD News)

>> Ramsgate rifleman awarded George Medal for bravery in Afghanistan - 22 Mar 2010 (Kent Online)

>> Nottingham soldiers' bravery to be rewarded - 20 Mar 10 (this is Nottingham)

>> Heroic soldier tells how he braved enemy fire to help his comrades - 20 Mar 10 (Telegraph)

>> Afghanistan hero's brief 12hrs with new baby - 18 Mar 10 (Mirror)

>> Rifle regiment to be granted the freedom of Poole - 17 Mar 10 (BBC News)

>> Museum shows respect for soldiers - 15 Mar 10 (Salisbury Journal)

 >> On Mother's Day, a mum's tribute to her soldier son killed in Afghanistan- 14 Mar 10 (Mirror)

>>  Mother's Day: 'my grief at the loss of my soldier son in Afghanistan' - 13 Mar 10 (Telegraph)

>>  Gifts send to 3rd Battalion The Rifles from Inner Wheel Club of Durham - 13 Mar 10 (Northern Echo)

>>  Kiwi war hero aiming to stay at the front line - 13 Mar 10 (nzherald.co.nz)

>>  Funeral for Devon TA soldier Mark Marshall - 12 Mar 10 (BBC News)

 >> Soldier throws live hand grenade back to Taliban - 12 Mar 10 (MoD News)

>> UK troops hand Afghan flashpoint to US Marines  - 11 Mar 10 (Evening Standard)

>> Cpl Richard Green who was killed in Afghanistan last week is repatriated today - 11 Mar 10 (Newbury Today)

 >> Mum proud of her soldier sons - 11 Mar 10  (Sunderland Echo)

>> 3 RIFLES and ANA on patrol in Sangin -10 Mar 10 (MOD News)

>> Gallantry awards to mark brutality of Afghan combat - 10 Mar 10 (Independent)

>> Charity concert planned to remember Lance Cpl David Kirkness - 10 Mar 10 (Morley Observer and Advertiser)

>> Rifles regiment's heavy death toll - 10 Mar 10 (Daily Echo)

>> Ingredients making Sangin so lethal - 8 Mar 10 (BBC News)

 >> Corporal Stephen Thompson killed in Afghanistan - 7 Mar 10 (MoD News)

>> Lance Corporal Tom Keogh killed in Afghanistan - 7 Mar 10 (MoD News)

>> Rifleman Liam Maughan of 3 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan - 6 Mar 10 (MoD News)

>> Rifleman Jonathon Allott of 3 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan - 5 Mar 10 (MoD News)

>> Corporal Richard Green killed in Afghanistan - 2 Mar 10 (MoD News)

>> Rifleman Carlo Apolis killed in Afghanistan - 3 Mar 10 (MoD News)

>> Soldier killed in Brecon Beacons road crash - 2 Mar 10 (BBC News)

>> 3 RIFLES cook up funds for memorial to those fallen in Afghanistan - 1 Mar 10 (MoD News)

>> Leeanne Brownson backs campaign launched by The Northern Echo - 1 Mar 10 (Northern Echo))

FEBRUARY 2010

>> Brave as a lion' hero soldier lays down his life to save wounded comrade - 27 Feb 10 (Mail Online)

>> Chefs help stir up funds for city memorial - 27 Feb 10 (Evening News)

>> Rifleman Martin Kinggett killed in Afghanistan - 26 Feb 10 (MOD News)

>> Football tribute to fallen soldier - 26 Feb 10 (Durham Times)

>> Last chance for auction to help troops - 26 Feb 10 (The Star)

>> Camilla goes back to school - 26 Feb 10 (Press Association)

>> Cornwall soldier Paul Upton's name on Looe memorial - 25 Feb 10 (BBC News)

- >> Hereford soldier, 21, mourned at funeral - 19 Feb 10 ( BBC News)

>> Bridgwater soldier sharpens skiing skills - 17 Feb 10 (Bridgewater Mercury)

>> Tributes to Exeter soldier killed in Afghanistan- 16 Feb 10 (the is Exeter.co.uk)

>> Rifleman Mark Marshall killed in Afghanistan - 14 Feb 2010 (MoD News)

>> Relaxed Jackson gears up for Olympic challenge - 13 Feb 10 (Northern Echo)

>> Plea for return of hero photographs - 11 Feb 10 (Ealing Gazette)

>> VIDEO REPORT: Farewell Rifleman Aldridge - 11 Feb 10 (Kent News)

>> Service families get opportunity of a holiday after loss - 10 Feb 10 (Yorkshire Post)

>> Funds raised in tribute to hero soldier Phil Allen - 10 Feb 10 (Dorset Echo)

>> Everybody nose she's a VIP visitor: Camilla has touching moment at Army base - 10 Feb 10 (Hello Magazine)

>> Royal visit for the Rifles and families - 9 Feb 10 (Salisbury Journal)

>> Rifleman meets Princes at rugby match - 9 Feb 10 (Enfield Independent)

>> "Swift and bold" Croydon Rifleman's life celebrated by friends- 9 Feb 10 (Thisislocallondon)

>> Wakefield mourns its fourth soldier in seven months - 6 Feb 10 (The Mirror)

>> Applause for teenage soldier at Wakefield Cathedral funeral - 5 Feb 10 (Yorkshire Post)

>> First bids for Arctic Monkeys drumsticks - 4 Feb 10 ( The Star)

>> The future of defence part four: The Army - 4 Feb 10 (Times Online)

>> Hero soldier's funeral - 3 Feb 10 (The Sun)

>> Ellacombe Fire appeal is closed having raised £15,000 for family - 2 Feb 10 (This is South Devon)

>> UK troops 'failed' by bomb safeguards in Afghanistan - 2 Feb 10 (BBC News)

JANUARY 2010

>> Charles salutes Wootton Bassett - 30 Jan 10 (The Sun)

>> Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in snowstorm during visit to support armed forces- 30 Jan 10 (Telegraph)

>> Royals pay their respects at Wootton Bassett - 29 Jan 10 (BBC News)

>> Dorset Army Cadet award in memory of Phil Allen - 29 Jan 10 (Dorset Echo)

>> Museums hold key to region's past - 28 Jan 10 (Salisbury Journal)

>> Hero's last honour - 28 Jan 10 (Sunderland Echo)

>> Funeral held for friendly fire Hero - 28 Jan 10 (The Sun)

>> Restraint the new tactic for UK troops in Afghanistan - 28 Jan 10 (BBC News)

>> Mum's anger over claims Iraq war was illegal - 27 Jan 10 (Chronicle Live)

>> Exmouth soldier's dad backs campaign - 27 Jan 10 (This is Exeter)

>> Birth of Afghan army is British exit strategy - 26 Jan 10 (Helmand Blog)

>> Lance Corporal Daniel Cooper of 3 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan - 25 Jan 10 (MoD News)

>> Rifleman Peter Aldridge of 4 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan - 23 Jan 10 (MoD News)

>> Provost praises city-based soldiers killed on duty - 23 Jan 10 (Edinburgh Evening News)

>> Hundreds at funeral of soldier killed by Afghan bomb - 22 Jan 10 (BBC News)

>> Our boys do great job in Afghanistan - 22 Jan 10 (Worcester News)

>> Funeral date for hero city soldier - 20 Jan 10 (Sunderland Echo)

>> Army families mourn latest Afghan dead - 19 Jan 10 (Channel 4)

>> Employer home front warm to reservists - 19 Jan 10 (Telegraph)

>> Fundraising mum does her bit for servicemen - 19 Jan 09 (Look Local)

>> Soldiers' bodies are repatriated to RAF Lyneham - 19 Jan 10 (BBC News)

>> Two dead Brit Heroes named - 18 Jan 10 (The Sun)

>> The life of a soldier (A tribute piece to Rfn Philip Allen) - 18 Jan 10 (The Guardian)

>> Corporal Lee Brownson and Rifleman Luke Farmer killed in Afghanistan - 17 Jan 10 (MoD News)

>> Mum's 3 Son Fears - 17 Jan 10 (The People)

>> Rifleman recalls 'when all hell broke loose' - 16 Jan 10 (Western Morning News)

>> Soldier's daughter awarded the Elizabeth Cross at his funeral - 15 Jan 09 (Mirror)

>> Two soldiers killed preventing carnage in Afghanistan honoured - 15 Jan 09 (Telegraph)

>> Sister of wounded hero shows support for troops - 14 Jan 10 (Yellow Advertiser)

>> Funeral for 'hero' soldier who stopped market attack- 14 Jan 09 ( BBC News)

>> Soldiers try to save colleague's life - 14 Jan 09 (Weston and Somerset Mercury)

>> War hero's medal for 'daddy's princess' - 14 Jan 09 (Yorkshire Evening News)

>> Funeral for 'hero' Afghan soldier Kirkness - 12 Jan 09 (BBC News)

>> Battle to Save Comrade's Life - 10 Jan 10 (Express)

>> Soldiers in Afghanistan want a UK home for dog- 9 Jan 10 (BBC News)

>> British 'have gained the upper hand' in fight for Afghanistan's Kajaki Dam - 08 Jan 10 ( Telegraph)

>> Soldier escapes alive as he rushes into enemy fire to help stranded comrades- 08 Jan 10 (Telegraph)

>> Soldier's family overwhelmed by repat support - 7 Jan 10 (Oxford Mail)

>> School pays its tribute to fallen former pupil - 07 Jan 10 (Evening Telegraph)

>> Hundreds turn out for repatriation of soldier - 05 Jan 10 (Kent News)

>> Soldier Alasdair defends Britain's Afghan presence- 04 Jan 09 (Evening Star)

>> Oswestry soldier home from frontline - 04 Jan 10 (Advertizer)

>> Sitting ducks of Helmand - 3 Jan 10 (Times Online)

 

DECEMBER 2009

>> Soldier completes Hadrian's Wall challenge- 30 Dec 09 (BBC News)

>> Rifleman Aidan Howell of 3 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan - 29 Dec 09 (MoD News)

>> Inspirational Taunton soldier is back for Christmas - 24 Dec 09 (Somerset County Gazette)

>> Lance Corporal Christopher Roney 3 RIFLES killed in Afghanistan - 23 Dec 09 (MoD News)

Afghanistan soldiers send messages home - 22 Dec 09 (Chronicle Live)

>> Soldier's mum helps heroes - 21 Dec 09 (South Yorkshire Star)

>> Taliban have the initiative, British general admits - 21 Dec 09 (Telegraph)

>> Mirror appeal brings an early Christmas for British troops - 19 Dec 09 (The Mirror)

>> Troops in Helmand Province get support of college students - 18 Dec 09 (Yeovil Express)

>> Festive messages from front line - 18 Dec 09 (Jarrow and Hepburn Gazette)

>> Exeter soldier back from Afghanistan - 18 Dec 09 (This is Exeter)

>> They gave their lives to save 1,000 - 18 Dec 09 (The Sun)

>> Mother's tribute to soldier killed in Afghanistan - 18 Dec 09 (BBC News)

>> British troops died thwarting Taliban suicide bombers at packed market - 17 Dec 09 (Guardian)

>> British soldiers 'died averting Afghan market bombing' - 17 Dec 09 (BBC News)

>> British soldiers died halting suicide bombers - 17 Dec 09 (Times Online)

>> Lance Corporal David Leslie Kirkness and Rifleman James Stephen Brown killed in Afghanistan - 17 Dec 09 (MoD News)

>> Exeter soldier awarded MBE - 17 Dec 09 (This is Exeter)

>> New patrol bases push back Taliban - 16 Dec 09 (MoD News)

>> Sun Military Award Winners 2009 - 16 Dec 09 (MoD News)

>> Rifleman honoured by the Prime Minister and Princes - 16 Dec 09 (Enfield Independent)

>> Camilla presents Elizabeth Cross to Daniel Hume's parents - 16 Dec 09 (Maidenhead Advertiser)

>> St Austell boosts soldiers with beer donation - 16 Dec 09 (The Publican)