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British Army Captain Smashes Jungle Ultra Record

British Army Captain Tom Evans has obliterated the course record in one of the world's toughest ultra-marathons, the 155-mile Jungle Ultra through the Peruvian Amazon, beating the previous record by a staggering four hours.

Defence Secretary Calls For Mandatory National Service Return

Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.

NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

UK Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.

Army's New Fitness Test: Recruits Use Teeth in Canine Drill

Exclusive: The British Army introduces a controversial new canine-assisted fitness assessment where recruits must demonstrate grip strength by having dogs gnaw on protective sleeves. Defence experts question the safety and ethics of the extreme training m

Army stunt rider sues MoD over career-ending crash injuries

A decorated British Army motorcyclist is taking the Ministry of Defence to court, alleging catastrophic safety failures during a display rehearsal left him with life-altering injuries and chronic pain, ending his military career.

UK to train second wave of Ukrainian troops

Britain announces a new intensive training programme for Ukrainian recruits, building on the success of Operation Interflex which has already prepared over 30,000 soldiers for combat.

Boy in army costume halts top admiral's car in Portsmouth

A five-year-old boy dressed in a miniature British Army uniform caused a major security alert in Portsmouth after mistaking First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key's official vehicle for a tank. The heartwarming incident, which saw the Admiral stop to chat wit

Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis

London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.

UK 'Not Ready for War' with Russia, Warns Shapps

Exclusive: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivers a stark warning that Britain's military resilience is dangerously low, lacking the 'whole-of-nation' readiness needed to counter a potential Russian threat. A new review calls for urgent, sweeping reforms

Harry Clark's Army Life & Love Story

Discover the inspiring story of Harry Clark, balancing his military career with a blossoming romance. Get the inside scoop on his life in the army and his relationship.

Court rejects bid to halt IRA 'Stakeknife' probe

The High Court in London has dismissed an attempt to stop an investigation into the IRA's infamous double agent known as 'Stakeknife', linked to numerous murders during the Troubles.

Ex-Army colonel stalked ex with tracker car

A former British Army colonel has been handed a restraining order after using a tracking device to stalk his terrified ex-partner, following a disturbing campaign of harassment.

Record £75m boost for UK hospices confirmed

The UK government has announced a landmark £75 million funding package for hospices, ensuring critical end-of-life care services can continue to support patients and families across the country.

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