Breaking: defence cuts announced
Canterbury based Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders will cease to be a fighting force and will perform ceremonial duties only.
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Battalion to be cut and move to Edinburgh
The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders are to be cut from a battalion to a public duties company, and move from Canterbury to Edinburgh.
Defence cuts hit the region
Army regiments across the meridian region will feel the effects of the defence cuts announcement