The Latest Breaking News from Royal Artillery

Colonel cleared over Jaysley Beck allegations ‘always believed’ her, court told

A barrister for Colonel Samantha Shepherd said she took Gunner Jaysley Beck’s complaint seriously.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Colonel cleared of charge relating to teen soldier Jaysley Beck, who later died

Colonel Samantha Shepherd was on trial at the Military Court Centre at Catterick Garrison.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

King and Queen defy downpours to revive royal tradition at Epsom Derby

The Queen joined many racegoers in sheltering from the rain under an umbrella

Evening Standard · Jun 6

Former Army officer admits sexually assaulting teenage soldier months before her death

Warrant Officer Michael Webber pleaded guilty at the Court Martial Centre in Bulford, Wiltshire, to assaulting Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

Sister of soldier Jaysley Beck warns women not to join Army

Coroner ruled that Army ‘systemic’ failures contributed to death of 19-year-old Royal Artillery Gunner.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

Police investigated report soldier was harassed by supervisor before her death

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp, Wiltshire, in December 2021.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

Friend of female soldier who died tells inquest of ‘disgusting’ comments in Army

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025

Officer’s apology after alleged kiss attempt ‘not acceptable outcome’, soldier’s inquest told

Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber Webber received a minor administrative action and wrote a letter to Jaysley Beck

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

Officer’s apology after alleged misconduct ‘not acceptable outcome’ – inquest

Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber had to apologise to Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, after allegedly trying to kiss her.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Army officer declines to answer inquest questions over attempted kiss

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025