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Man Utd pay tribute to fan who died in Woolwich attack
RIP Lee Rigby. The soldier who was murdered yesterday in Woolwich. It's believe he was from Manchester & a #MUFC fan. http://t.co/VEgeJlS5pM
From @ManUtdDevilNews on Twitter:Show goes on for royals after helicopter drama
Despite the unscheduled stop the royal couple transferred to cars and continued on to the market town of Hay-on-Wye by road.
They finally arrived close to three hours late but emerged looking relaxed and smiling to be greeted by a crowd of several hundred well-wishers.
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Hague: Murder can never be excused by political grievance
by John Ray - Middle East CorrespondentThe Foreign Secretary has told ITV News: "We must never give in and will never give into terror.
"British foreign policy can never be dictated by terror. Murder can never be excused by any political grievance.
"This has shocked the country and the whole world."
Royal helicopter forced to make emergency landing
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall had a "hairy experience" when their royal helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing after it developed a technical fault.
Charles and Camilla were flying to Wales for a day-long tour to Hay and its popular annual festival of literature.
But minutes after boarding their flight they were urgently diverted to Denham Aerodrome, in Buckinghamshire.
A spokesman for the royal couple said: "The pilot carried out a controlled emergency landing after diverting to the airport."
"It was quite a hairy experience," a source close to the palace added.
Markets spooked as US hints it will withdraw QE early
The FTSE100 fell 2% today after the chair of the US Federal Reserve hinted its version of quantitative easing would end early.
Read the full storySoldier brutally murdered was 'a loving father'
– Sergeant Barry Ward, Drum Major Second FusiliersDrummer Rigby was a loving father, with a very bubbly character.
He was an excellent Drummer, loved his job and was a highly popular member of the Platoon.
He had served in Afghanistan as an FSG Operator and was very diligent in his work.
He was always around when needed and will be sorely missed by all members of the Second Fusiliers Corps of Drums.
Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.
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Woolwich soldier known to comrades as 'Riggers'
– Warrant Officer Class 1 Ned Miller, Regimental Sergeant Major Second FusiliersRiggers is what every battalion needs. He was one of the Battalion’s great characters always smiling and always ready to brighten the mood with his fellow Fusiliers.
He was an excellent drummer and well respected within the Drums platoon.
He was easily identified whilst on parade by the huge smile on his face and how proud he was to be a member of the Drums.
He would always stop for a chat just to tell me Manchester United would win the league again.
My thoughts are with his family and they will always be part of the Fusilier family.
Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.
Killed soldier leaves behind two-year-old son
Drummer Lee Rigby was a loving father to his two-year-old son, Jack, the Ministry of Defence said today.
"The Regiment’s thoughts and prayers are with his family during this extremely difficult time," a statement said.
Defence Secretary 'shocked and saddened' by death
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said everyone in defence was "shocked and saddened" by the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.
Lee Rigby 'was a real character, larger than life'
Lieutenant Colonel Jim Taylor MBE, Commanding Officer Second Fusiliers, said:
Drummer Lee Rigby was a dedicated and professional soldier. He was a real character within the Second Fusiliers. Larger than life, he was at the heart of our Corps of Drums.
An experienced and talented side drummer and machine gunner, he was a true warrior and served with distinction in Afghanistan, Germany and Cyprus. His ability, talent and personality made him a natural choice to work in the recruiting group.
He will be sorely missed by everyone in the Second Fusiliers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Once a Fusilier, Always a Fusilier.
