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)