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Space pens to be sent to servicemen

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:30:00 +0000

Independent stationers Websters are giving servicemen something to write home about by sending 1,000 top of the range pens to those on the front-line.

Marine found hanged after returning from Afghanistan

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:40:03 +0000

A Royal Marine commando found hanged at his home was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend two days before his death an inquest heard.

Cannabis farmer jailed for 10 years for killing burglar

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:35:16 +0000

A father-of-three has been jailed for 10 years for murdering a burglar who broke into his cannabis factory.

Family of raid death reggae artist Smiley Culture call for justice

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:10:00 +0000

The family of a reggae artist who died during a police raid made an impassioned plea for justice yesterday.

Police rescue snow bound blind woman and her guide dog

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:52:17 +0000

A blind woman and her guide dog were rescued by police after becoming stranded in the snow.

Quad bikes to be used to clear snow

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:50:00 +0000

After last year's transport debacle First Capital Connect (FCC) will be using quad bikes to clear snow from its car parks, station forecourts and even tracks this winter.

Teams prepare to move 26-tonne mixer that hit train

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:16:38 +0000

Recovery teams are preparing to remove a 26-tonne concrete mixer which fell from a bridge in Oxshott on to a commuter train yesterday.

Tooting nurse praised for Afghan work

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Army officers made a special visit to St George’s Hospital last week to thank a nurse for spending three months helping the wounded in Afghanistan.

Hiking across the Sahara in memory of Rifleman

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:10:00 +0100

The aunt of Rifleman Danny Simpson who was killed in Afghanistan will embark on a 100km walk across the Sahara in honour of her nephew.

Croydon bids farewell to hero Private Jonathan Monk

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:18:25 +0100

Hundreds of mourners gathered at the West Croydon Baptist Church yesterday to honour one of the borough’s finest soldiers in a poignant funeral service.