1:48 pm, Fri 24 May 2013
In memory of a soldier
Widow walks in soldier's memory
Samantha Stone with Private Gregg Stone. Credit: Family photo
The widow of a North East soldier shot dead in Afghanistan has set out on a charity walk in his memory.
Private Gregg Stone died last June while trying to rescue an Afghan policeman.
Samantha Stone, widow of a solider who was shot dead, has set out on a charity walk. Credit: ITV news
Samantha Stone has set off from Catterick Garrison - where her husband trained - to walk to his former base in Warminster.
Money raised will help rehabilitate soldiers from the Yorkshire Regiment.
12:52 pm, Fri 24 May 2013
In memory of a soldier
Calendar
Samantha: Walking for the wounded
Calendar caught up with Samantha Stone as she set off on her fund-raising walk, inspired by her husband, this morning.
6:57 pm, Thu 09 May 2013
Troops based in region awarded
Hundreds of soldiers based in our region have been awarded medals for completing a six month tour of duty Afghanistan.
Two ceremonies were held in North Yorkshire - one at Catterick Garrison and another at Richmond Castle.
Families, friends and well-wishers came to show their support.
Watch Jonny Blair's report here:
6:00 am, Wed 08 May 2013
Troops return from Afghanistan
Troops return to Catterick Garrison after six-month tour
More than 100 soldiers return to their barracks in North Yorkshire later after a six-month tour of Afghanistan. The troops from 4th Mechanized Brigade are due to arrive at Catterick Garrison this evening.
9:00 pm, Wed 01 May 2013
Troops receive medals from Duke of Edinburgh
Soldiers awarded operational medals at Catterick Garrison
Hundreds of soldiers who've just returned from Afghanistan have had their efforts recognised by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The troops based at Catterick received their Operational Medals from Prince Philip in a ceremony at the garrison as Julia Barthram reports.
12:06 pm, Wed 01 May 2013
Troops receive medals from Duke of Edinburgh
Troops receive medals from Duke
Soldiers from the First Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment at the medal ceremony in North Yorkshire Credit: ITV Tyne Tees
Soldiers based at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire have been presented with their Afghanistan medals by the Duke of Edinburgh.
The First Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment returned to their barracks last week.
11:01 am, Wed 01 May 2013
Troops receive medals from Duke of Edinburgh
Soldiers back from Afghanistan to receive medals
Soldiers in Afghanistan Credit: BFBS
Hundreds of soldiers based at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire will have their return from a six month tour of Afghanistan honoured today with the presentation of their operational medals.
The troops were deployed to Task Force Helmand between October 2012 and April 2013. The medals will be presented to them by the Duke of Edinburgh.
11:00 am, Wed 01 May 2013
Army base redevelopment plans revealed
Artist's impression of the overall look of the proposed development Credit: Defence Estates/Lingfield Securities
25 million pound plans to redevelop the town centre for soldiers and their families at Catterick Garrison are going on display for the first time.
Artist's impression of the town centre area Credit: Defence Estates/Lingfield Securities
The design includes a new cinema, shops and restaurants on the site of an old sports ground at the army base in North Yorkshire.
Artist's impression of the proposed retail space Credit: Defence Estates/Lingfield Securities
The project will generate 700 jobs.
11:24 am, Fri 26 Apr 2013
Soldiers welcomed back home
Soldiers parade through Richmond
Crowds welcome soldiers as they parade through Richmond Credit: ITV Tyne Tees
The Soldiers of 4th Mechanized Brigade and 204 Signal Squadron are exercising their Freedom of Richmond by marching through the streets of the town. They have been presented with their operational medals in Richmond Castle after returning from Afghanistan.