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Defence Secretary John Healey quits telling Starmer 'no other option' as Russia fears grow
Armed Forces
John Healey has resigned as Defence Secretary, telling Sir Keir Starmer in a letter that he was left with "no other option" after disagreement over the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) funding
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'I've seen things nobody should see. Now I've been diagnosed with PTSD and dementia at 34'
Bury
Bury dad Nathan Pickering joined the Army at 16 then, in his early 30s, was diagnosed with complex PTSD and early-onset dementia
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Police issue update after Fallowfield residents told to evacuate homes following discovery of 'suspicious item'
Fallowfield
A large police cordon was put in place with residents advised to evacuate
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British soldier killed in Iraq named and pictured
UK News
Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman was killed in Iraq
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British soldier killed in northern Iraq as tragic accident confirmed
Armed Forces
The tragedy during the training excercise happened over the weekend
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Blackpool Air Show 2026 hit by massive Red Arrows blow
Blackpool
The RAF Red Arrows display team will not perform at Blackpool Air Show this summer but are expected to return to the seafront in future years
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'I heard a voice in my head saying don't go to the left - if I had we'd all be dead'
Stockport
Loz Moore was a senior Army officer with a stellar military career - but in 2015, his life collapsed simultaneously on multiple fronts
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Mystery surrounds death of much-loved former serviceman in M60 tragedy
Tameside
Andrew Peak died after his motorbike veered off the motorway last July
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NATO jets scramble after Russia launches major strike and threatens UK with 'dire' consequences
Europe
NATO deployed fighter jets as Russia launched massive strikes on Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles
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Iran sends threatening warning to UK for 'participation in aggression'
Middle East war
Iran has issued a warning to the UK for letting the US use British bases for defensive action against Iranian missile sites
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Major investigation launched after British Army officer killed in training exercise
Armed Forces
Tributes have been paid to the officer with an 'infectious sense of humour'
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Emotional scenes as esteemed Greater Manchester forces veteran laid to rest after death aged 99
Armed Forces
He is believed to have been one of the last surviving members of the Royal Military Police in the region
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Masked men, helicopters and fast-roping: Inside Manchester's SAS training exercise
Armed Forces
Two military helicopters were spotted over Manchester city centre performing dramatic fast-roping exercises. The rare sight sparked curiosity across the city as troops carried out routine SAS training. Stephen Topping reports.
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'Best action movie of 2026' is now on Netflix and fans 'can't tear their eyes away'
Netflix
Netflix's new sci-fi action film has been a huge hit with viewers, with many already clamouring for a sequel
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US bombers touch down in UK 'to stop Iran firing missiles into region'
Middle East war
The Ministry of Defence says American forces are using British bases for specific defensive operations as Donald Trump warns Iran will be 'hit very hard'
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Why 'Blue Dolphin' helicopters have been spotted over Greater Manchester this week
Armed Forces
They have been sighted in at least three different boroughs
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Horror in Dubai as US consulate 'on fire' and thousands of tourists trapped on cruise ships
Armed Forces
Iran continues to carry out drone attacks on neighbouring nations
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'In the holiest of months, Oldham families are being affected by violence in the Middle East'
Oldham
Town hall boss urges peace as local families left in fear for loved ones
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Three US F-15 fighters mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defence during Iran attack
Armed Forces
"We are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defence forces and their support in this ongoing operation"
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Families evacuated from Cyprus RAF base as airfield hit by drone and two unmanned devices interceptes
Armed Forces
RAF Akrotiri is the largest RAF base outside the UK, with more than 3,500 personnel
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Suspected drone strike at UK military base in popular holiday spot Cyprus confirmed
In The News
No casualties have been reported at the site as officials work to organise evacuations for UK nationals across the region
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Prince William pays tribute after 'deeply respected' army medic found dead
Wales
Corporal Lucy Wilde was found dead at her barracks on February 5
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'He is so out of touch with the reality and what it costs in human life' - Fury over Donald Trump's 'disgraceful and insulting' NATO comments
Donald Trump
The US president said has sparked anger with comments that NATO allies 'stayed away from the front line'
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'I jumped out of a plane and then my parachute didn't work properly'
Real Life
Rob Bugden, now 40, was left with life-changing injuries after a parachuting accident in 2016
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