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  • Blinded George Medal recipient takes on Kilimanjaro

    A heroic soldier awarded the George Medal for bravery in Afghanistan protecting colleagues from Taliban IEDs, which resulted in him being blinded, is to climb the world's tallest free-standing mountain for charity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic athletes take part in A Year of Service

    Throughout 2012, faith communities - as part of the government-backed, A Year of Service - have been leading a series of volunteering days.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flying High

    In memory of Margot Duhalde (12 Dec 1920 - 5 Feb 2018), Chile's first female pilot, who served with the Air Transport Auxiliary of the RAF in World War II.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Thousands to benefit from multi-million pound boost to youth organisations

    More than 6,000 uniformed group places are being created for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds across England

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defenders of Camp Bastion recognised in Operational Honours List

    Two RAF Regiment personnel have been honoured for their actions in defending Camp Bastion in Afghanistan against an insurgent attack.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK soldiers help Afghan-led operation disrupt insurgents

    British soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Rifles (2 RIFLES) have helped Afghan security forces in an operation to clear insurgents from an area close to Gereshk in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guardsman David Atherton from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards killed in Afghanistan

    It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Guardsman David Atherton from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards in southern Afghanistan on Thursday 26 July 2007.

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  • Navy medics train for rapid reaction operations

    Royal Navy medics have been sharpening their skills in the field in preparation to support 45 Commando Royal Marines lead the UK's response to unexpected global events.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Social Action Week: Baroness Newlove joins the breakfast shift at homeless day centre

    The Government’s champion for Active Safer Communities, Baroness Newlove has joined staff cooking breakfast at London’s largest voluntary sector…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Diamond Jubilee voluntary award celebrates Olympic efforts

    Voluntary organisations are being encouraged to submit nominations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Youth United in action in Birmingham

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today saw first-hand how Government funding is creating new youth groups to teach young people valuable skills…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British team selection begins for Invictus Games

    Prince Harry has met with wounded, injured and sick service personnel as they begin their journey to the Invictus Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint investigators and prosecutors training for the first time to fight torture

    The British Embassy in partnership with Medical Action Group seeks to improve the prosecution of torture cases and strengthen human rights and the rule of law in the Philippines.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NHS to partner with Commonwealth nations to stop superbugs

    Volunteer NHS clinical staff will work alongside local health workers in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Paratroopers partner Afghan warriors

    Lieutenant Jonny Mortimer-Hendry from D Company, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, on his first tour of Afghanistan, is leading his team in northern Nad 'Ali, to partner and help develop their Afghan counterparts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ambushed SCOTS troops defeat Taliban attackers

    British soldiers working alongside Afghan Police to clear insurgents from a contested area in Helmand's Lashkar Gah district have survived a well-organised attack to turn the tables on their assailants.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army Reserves regiment soars to new heights with Wildcat trials

    Army Reserves ground crew were all set to soar to new heights as they tested out the Army's next-generation helicopter, the Wildcat, during their annual training exercise.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The outstanding examples of a generation - the Op Honours recipients

    The National Army Museum in Chelsea hosted the Operational Honours and Awards ceremony (List Number 36) yesterday, where 28 of the 136 servicemen and women being honoured were praised by Commander Field Army, Lieutenant General Barney White-Spunner.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Clearing land mines in South Sudan with MAG

    How UK aid is helping remove the threat of land mines after two decades of conflict

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  • £95,000 boost for Cleveland fire service’s bid to mutualise

    Cleveland firefighters’ plan to run their brigade as a mutual business will receive £95,000 in backing from the Mutual Support Programme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government