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Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hut

A former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the world's most tattooed man, his body was covered in leopard spots. He embraced a life without modern amenities, relying on kayak trips for supplies, seeking…

The Economic Times

The Traitors winner backs calls to reintroduce mandatory national service

The original national service in Britain was introduced in 1949 before being abolished in 1960

Evening Standard

Dame Judi Dench becomes patron of Leinster Regiment Association

Dame Judi said she felt honoured to take on the role with the Leinster family.

Evening Standard

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Millionaire Banker With Royal Ties Arrested in the Putney Bridge 'Pusher' Case: What We Know About Suspect

The case baffled investigators for years before new information reportedly led police to a wealthy London banker with royal ties.

International Business Times UK

British Army member killed in Iraq training exercise accident

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The Independent UK

Army preparing for Russia war in disused London Underground station

In the dark, echoing tunnels beneath central London, soldiers move through a space that was once part of the capital’s transport network. Now, it is a command centre for a war that has not happened—but is being prepared for as if it already has.

Evening Standard

Springhill families accuse Government of ‘silence’ over inquest findings

The inquest found that British Army soldiers ‘did not use reasonable force’ in the shooting of five people in west Belfast in 1972.

Evening Standard

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Apache helicopter's 'loyal wingmen' support drones to be used for precision strikes, other duties — British Army's Project NYX funding money goes to four firms as effort hits new milestone

UK Ministry of Defence shortlists four firms to develop 'loyal wingmen' autonomous drones for British Army Apache helicopters.

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Bring Afghan War Memoir 'No Way Out' to Netflix

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are producing a Netflix film based on 'No Way Out', a memoir by British Army major Adam Jowett, depicting the Afghan war's brutal realities.

International Business Times UK

British army to be equipped with remote-controlled guns in £1bn deal

The guns will be manufactured on British soil in Telford and Stockport

The Independent UK

British Medics Are Parachuting to Remote Areas to Provide Hantavirus Medical Aid

British medics parachute into Tristan da Cunha to deliver urgent hantavirus medical aid after a cruise-linked outbreak raises global concern.

International Business Times UK

Hantavirus crisis: UK Special Forces parachute onto remote island to treat stranded citizen

British Army medics executed a daring parachute mission onto remote Tristan da Cunha to treat a resident with suspected hantavirus, a consequence of a cruise ship outbreak. The operation, involving six paratroopers and two clinicians, faced challenging high winds. This marks a first for UK military medical humanitarian support, highlighting…

The Times of India

Two soldiers ‘lost control’ in fatal shootings in Belfast 50 years ago – coroner

A Catholic priest, a father-of-six and two teenagers were unarmed and posed no risk when they were shot dead, an inquest has found.

Evening Standard

British army chief says manosphere is fuelling misogyny in the military

‘Deepening rifts’ among young people are also contributing factors, he says

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Forget frames per second – this WW1 photographer captured galloping horses using a glass plate camera that took 3 frames PER MINUTE!

British WW1 photographer, John Warwick Brooke, used a cumbersome glass plate camera to snap galloping horses

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Paralyzed army vet can now play World of Warcraft using 'science fiction… magic… brilliant…' Neuralink brain implant — 'I’m now raiding, and exploring Azeroth hands-free at full speed'

British Army veteran Jon L. Noble has shared a heartwarming update on his first 100 days with a Neuralink implant.

Evening Standard

Inquest opens into death of British Army officer killed in training incident

Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died on January 25 following an incident at Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland.

Evening Standard

Gerry Adams had ‘command role in IRA’ and ‘fiefdom’ in Belfast, court told

Gerry Adams denies being in the Provisional IRA and is defending the legal claim.

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The Independent UK

‘I’m trekking 500 miles in 60 days to reach the North Pole – and to show women they can do anything’

Preet Chandi MBE, known as 'Polar Preet’, aims to become the first woman ever to reach the North Pole solo and unsupported

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Fears: Expert Warns UK Would Face Immediate Conscription If Big War Erupts

As Middle East war fears grow, experts warn a global conflict could force rapid UK conscription and trigger rationing, supply shocks and fresh energy price spikes.

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to British Army officer from Roscommon killed in training incident

Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney who grew up near Boyle in Roscommon died following a live fire training incident on Sunday.

The Times of India

Could the UK bring back mandatory military service? What happens if you refuse

Amid rising global tensions and a shrinking British Army, the idea of conscription has resurfaced in public debate, though ministers insist there are no plans to reinstate it. Experts suggest modern refusal would likely incur fines rather than imprisonment, with exemptions for essential workers and conscientious objectors. Polls show significant…

Evening Standard

Veteran is first double above-knee amputee to summit highest continent peaks

Hari Budha Magar lost both his legs in 2010 to an IED in Afghanistan while serving with the British Army’s Gurkha regiment.

International Business Times UK

AJAX Fleet Facts, Photos, and Why the British Army Is Halting Its Use – Again

The AJAX fighting vehicle was designed to transform UK battlefield intelligence, but military training was paused after soldiers suffered noise and vibration injuries

The Guardian - UK

British ex-soldier charged with 2012 murder of Kenyan woman denies meeting her

Robert James Purkiss faces extradition for alleged septic tank killing of Agnes Wanjiru near army training base

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