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John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary in blow to Starmer citing budget concerns
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John Healey has resigned as Defence Secretary
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Three Royal Navy members die after helicopter crash-lands in Devon training exercise
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The head of the Navy called it a "huge shock" as an investigation is underway
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Memorabilia from iconic warship moved to new home in Northumberland
Northumberland
The ship was decommissioned last year after three decades of service
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Northumberland social club has ministerial visit to praise 'amazing' veterans
Northumberland
Northumberland is set to receive almost £1 million to create support hubs for ex-servicemen and women as Veterans Minister visits Prudhoe social club
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More than 1,400 British Army troops take North Shields ferry to Nato exercise in Germany
North Shields
It is the first time since the Iraq War in 2003 that a whole ferry has been chartered for military use by the British Army
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'If you've served for just one day' - North East Navy commander's message of support for forces veterans
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Commander David King spoke to ChronicleLive as HMS Calliope hosted a team of "wounded, injured or sick" veterans
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Veterans gather in Newcastle to commemorate 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth
The Queen
Former armed forces personnel from the Joint Ex-Servicemen's Association of Newcastle were at the Cenotaph in Old Eldon Square to honour the monarch
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Teen soldier's alleged sexual assault at Catterick Army base in Yorkshire 'was filmed' as two colleagues arrested
Crime
Military police has launched an investigation after a 17-year-old soldier was subjected to a sex attack in his barracks with two soldiers arrested
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Invictus Games flag unveiled on Tyneside as veterans sail around the entire UK
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A collaboration between a sailing charity for military veterans and the Invictus Games founded by Prince Harry has arrived on Tyneside
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Photos of tall ships crewed by veterans in Newcastle after River Tyne arrival
River Tyne
The two traditionally rigged ships are part of the Full Circle Expedition, and are here for four days after making their way to the region on Saturday evening
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Royal Navy nuclear sub incident sees worker 'seriously injured' in Devonport
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An investigation has been launched into the circumstances by the Health and Safety Executive
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Defence Secretary responds after Russian spy subs spotted over UK pipelines
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A Russian attack submarine and two spy submarines were spotted loitering over undersea cables in the North Atlantic
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Russian warship spotted in UK waters as Keir Starmer issues strong warning
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in March gave special forces the authority to capture the ships illegally ferrying oil to support Russia’s war in Ukraine
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New High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear announced in historic triple Royal appointment
Royal Family
Ammar Yusuf Mirza CBE has been given the role for the 2026-2027 term, while also holding two other Royal titles simultaneously
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British journalist Steve Sweeney ducking 'Israeli missile strike' caught on camera
Armed Forces
The journalist and his cameraman were in southern Lebanon when the missile attack happened
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Last post played at 'touching' funeral service for Newcastle veteran who passed away at 94
Armed Forces
Dennis Tate, who lived in Heaton, was laid to rest at St Oswald's Church in Walker today, with Royal British Legion representatives attending
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Homes evacuated as 'suspicious package' found at major RAF base
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Nearby residents have been told to leave their homes as a precaution
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Kuwait Airport becomes target of Iran strikes as war in Middle East intensifies
Travel
Officials claim the airport suffered material damage only and no casualties were confirmed
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Iran's stark warning to UK over RAF bases move as ambassador says facilities become 'legitimate targets'
In The News
Iran's ambassador in London has warned that RAF bases used against Iran would become "legitimate targets" and urged the UK to be "careful" about its involvement in the conflict
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Every medical condition that exempts you from being called up to the Army
Armed Forces
Ministers have stated the UK must be prepared for 'war in our homeland' with talk of conscription becoming more serious
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Iran war continues as UK first rescue flight 'delayed' due to technical issues
Travel
Approximately 138,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the Middle East as repatriation flights continue
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Donald Trump 'very disappointed' in Keir Starmer after delay in UK base decision
Donald Trump
The US President criticised the UK Prime Minister after he first wanted to review legal advice on the move
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North East dad to undertake Great Tommy Sleep Out to raise awareness of veteran homelessness
Blyth
Liam Olsen is is preparing to take on his first-ever Great Tommy Sleep Out in March
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British Army officer killed in Northumberland 'served common good of humanity'
Northumberland
Captain Muldowney, who was shot dead in Otterburn during a live-fire training exercise, has been described as 'rising star'
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