Iraq soldiers' families win the right to sue Government
Families of soldiers killed in Iraq have been given the go-ahead by the Supreme Court to bring compensation claims against the Government.
Compensation decision on soldier killed in Iraq due
The family of a Tamworth soldier killed in Iraq will find out on the 19th June if they can sue the government for compensation.
TA Recruitment Event
Territorial Army units take part in a Nottingham recruitment event this weekend to explain to the public what being in the TA is all about
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Soldier praises pensioner for hike supporting Mercians
A soldier has praised a 71-year-old woman who has walked across the Midlands in support of the Mercian Regiment Benevolence Fund for injured servicemen.
Capt Pete Shergold, from the Mercian regiment, told ITV Central he thought Enid Corker had done "a fantastic job".
Pensioner speaks about her 200-mile walk for Mercians
A pensioner has told how she decided to walk across the Midlands in support of local soldiers after becoming increasingly aware of the difficulties they face.
Stoke-on-Trent woman Enid Corker told ITV News Central she felt it was "very important" to show servicemen that ordinary members of the public supported the regiment.
She arrived in Nottingham today where she presented a memorial scroll containing the names of the Regiment's 28 soldiers who have been killed in action since 2007 to Nottinghamshire's Lord Lieutenant Sir John Peace.
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71-year-old Stoke-on-Trent woman walking 200 miles for charity
A 71-year old woman from Stoke-on-Trent is walking 200 miles through four Midlands counties in support of the Mercian Regiment Benevolence Fund for injured servicemen.
Enid Corker began her epic walk in Cheshire last Saturday and has already walked through Staffordshire and Derbyshire in the company of serving soldiers from all four battalions of The Mercian Regiment.
She will be arriving in Nottingham today where she will be presenting a memorial scroll containing the names of the Regiment's 28 soldiers who have been killed in action since 2007 to Nottinghamshire's Lord Lieutenant Sir John Peace.
Ex-soldier feels 'betrayed' by army, full report
A former lieutenant-colonel from Derbyshire has told ITV News Central that he feels betrayed by the army.
Stewart Hill who was serving with the mercian regiment was injured in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2009.
He says the support he received afterwards was not good enough. He has now turned to painting to help with his recovery.
Michael Sibert reports.
Ex-soldier feels 'let down' by army
A former lieutenant-colonel from Nottingham has told ITV News Central he feels 'let down' and 'disappointed' by the army.
In Afghanistan in 2009, Stewart Hill suffered a serious brain injury while commanding with 160 soldiers.
The Ministry of Defence said the care of injured personnel is a 'top priority'.
MoD: 'Care of injured personnel is a top priority'
A former lieutenant-colonel from Nottingham says he feels betrayed by the army and has turned to painting to help in his recovery.
Stewart Hill suffered a serious brain injury whilst commanding 160 soldiers in Afghanistan in 2009.
The Ministry of Defence said the care of injured personnel is a 'top priorty'.
Although we are unable to comment in detail on specific cases, I would like to reassure you that the care of our wounded, injured and sick personnel is a top priority.
Although too late to assist Lieutenant Colonel Hill, the Army Recovery Capability was launched in February 2010 as a joint venture between the Ministry of Defence, Help for Heroes and The Royal British Legion.
The Army Recovery Capability represents a multi-million pound commitment by the Ministry of Defence and the Service charities to deliver co-ordinated support to wounded, injured and sick service personnel.
– Ministry of Defence statementThere may be occasions when a service person is not happy with something in their service life and the Service Complaints system addresses such issues.
If a service person considers they have been wronged or treated unfairly in relation to their Army service, they may submit a service complaint. Every Service Complaint is considered in line with current regulations.
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Former soldier feels betrayed by the army
A former lieutenant-colonel from Nottingham has told ITV News Central that he feels betrayed by the army and has turned to painting to help in his recovery.
Stewart Hill suffered a serious brain injury whilst commanding 160 soldiers in Afghanistan in 2009.
He says the support he received from the MOD wasn't good enough.
Memorial for Second World War ammunition workers
A rose garden and memorial have been unveiled in Staffordshire in recognition of thousands of women who worked in a factory, producing ammunition for the war effort.
Known as the 'Swynnerton Roses' after the village where the factory was based, it's part of an ongoing campaign to honour their work.
Some of the 'Roses' returned for the dedication ceremony and were reunited with friends for the first time.
Around 20,000 women from around the country worked at the Staffordshire complex risking their lives to produce bullets, shells, bombs and land mines. The site is now an army training camp.
Lord Stafford, Francis Fitzherbert, officially unveiled a plaque in the rose garden.
Iraq soldiers' families win the right to sue Government
Families of soldiers killed in Iraq have been given the go-ahead by the Supreme Court to bring compensation claims against the Government.
Read the full storySupreme Court rules families of soldiers killed in combat can sue the government
The Supreme court has ruled that families of solders killed in combat can sue the government for compensation. It has overturned an earlier ruling in favour of the MoD who were claiming immunity from human rights legislation.
The families say their men, including Private Phillip Hewett from Staffordshire, were not properly equipped or prepared for the tasks they were set . Political correspondent Alison Mackenzie reports.
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