Midlands search dog awarded animals' 'Victoria Cross'
A military dog who broke records for his work in Afghanistan has been awarded the highest honour given to animals in action.
Funeral for Nuneaton serviceman
The funeral of a soldier from Nuneaton who died in Afghanistan last month will take place later.
2,012 mile charity walk for ex-serviceman
Injured serviceman, Phil Packer, is set to arrive at Loughborough College on his 2,012-mile fundraising walk across the UK.
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Midlands search dog awarded animals' 'Victoria Cross'
A military dog who broke records for his work in Afghanistan has been awarded the highest honour given to animals in action.
Read the full storySniffer dog gets awarded
An army search dog who died after his handler was killed in Afghanistan will be awarded a posthumous medal today.
Springer spaniel Theo, who trained with Lance Corporal Liam Tasker at RAF North Luffenham in Rutland, will receive the PDSA Dickin Medal, known as the animals' equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
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Funeral for Nuneaton serviceman
The funeral of a soldier from Nuneaton who died in Afghanistan last month will take place later.
Read the full story2,012 mile charity walk for ex-serviceman
Injured serviceman, Phil Packer, is set to arrive at Loughborough College on his 2,012-mile fundraising walk across the UK.
Read the full storySniffer dog to get 'Victoria Cross' for animals
A sniffer dog who died after his army handler was killed in Afghanistan is to be given a posthumous award for its heroic actions.
Read the full storyNewark MP criticises Army Olympics security plans
Conservative MP Patrick Mercer has criticised the Government's plans to draft in more than 3000 soldiers to provide Olympics security.
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Mercian Regiment facing cuts
by Alison Mackenzie
The Defence Secretary has confirmed the Mercian Regiment is to lose a Battalion as part of the cuts announced today.
Read the full storyMidlands soldiers await defence cuts announcement
by Alison MacKenzie
Hundreds of Midlands soldiers and their families are anxiously awaiting details of the latest round of defence cuts.
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