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Former head of Royal Marines killed himself after marriage breakdown

Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester on October 2 2021

Evening Standard

Former head of Royal Marines took his own life after 'substantial stress'

An inquest has concluded

Wales Online

Ex-Royal Marines head died by suicide after experiencing ‘substantial stress’

Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester on October 2 2021.

The Independent UK

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North East armed forces named for Royal Victorian Medal in King's honours list, for services at Queen's funeral

Members of the Royal Victorian Order people who have served the monarchy or Royal Family in a personal way are named in the latest honours list for their services at Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral

Chronicle Live

Pallbearers and Queen's dresser among royal staff honored by King Charles - see the full list

Royal Family announces honours in tribute to late monarch

Wales Online

Queen's closest adviser and crew who carried coffin among those on King's honours list

The late monarch’s closest adviser, Angela Kelly, and other Royal Household staff were made members of the Royal Victorian Order - a list of Demise Awards was announced by Charles to recognise those who loyally served his mother

Daily Mirror

Iraq war hero recalls seeing 'disembodied foot in flip flop' during invasion horrors

Sergeant Major John Thompson, 43, a single dad-of-three from Devon, was with the Royal Marines' Delta unit when they touched down on the sands of Iraq, with him later earning medals for his gallantry while in the country

Daily Mirror

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Row erupts over who was to blame for naval disaster that killed 56 in Falklands War

The captain of one of the ships attacked during the Falklands War Bluff Cove disaster in 1982 has hit out at claims made in a new book by a former Welsh Guards officer who survived the air raid

Daily Mirror

An inside look at the crew that prevents smugglers getting drugs into the UK

Criminals often disguise themselves as fisherman in dhows to transport drugs that eventually end up in Europe

Wales Online

Who is on the WRU board? The people running Welsh rugby amid crisis

The Welsh Rugby Union are facing a number of issues

Wales Online

Gateshead submariner 'overwhelmed' after record Atlantic crossing in 'world's toughest row'

HMS Oardacious became the fastest ever serving military team to row across the Atlantic this week with a Geordie on board

Chronicle Live

Ex-marine in fight with MoD after complaining about ‘noise-induced hearing loss’

Mr Justice Johnson is considering complaints by James Barry, 34, of Nottingham, at a High Court trial in London

The Independent UK

Charity Christmas single to be released in tribute to Sir David Amess

The Music Man Project and the Royal Marines Band have released a joint Christmas song, Music Is Magic, to raise money for disabled musicians.

The Independent UK

Bar offers free meal for veterans on Remembrance Sunday

Copr Bar in Swansea, which is run by former Royal Marine Lee West, will hold the event to say a special thank you to veterans

Wales Online

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The potential contenders to become the most powerful person in Welsh rugby after Rob Butcher's exit

There will soon be a new person in charge of Welsh rugby's governing body

Chronicle Live

Harry and Meghan to snub Royal Christmas invite in 'near rock bottom' relationship with relatives

The Prince and his wife are set to decline a Christmas invitation from King Charles III - refusing to join the rest of his family for the first festive period since Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

Evening Standard

King Charles replaces Prince Harry as Captain General of the Royal Marines

There had been speculation about which member of the royal family would become ceremonial head of the Royal Marines.

The Independent UK

Charles becomes ceremonial head of the Royal Marines

There had been speculation about which member of the royal family would become ceremonial head of the Royal Marines.

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Wales Online

King Charles to take on role the Queen removed from Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex lost the title when he quit as a working royal

Daily Mirror

King Charles takes over royal role 'devastated' Prince Harry was forced to abandon

In a personal message to the Royal Marines as it celebrates its 358th birthday, King Charles said he is 'exceptionally proud' to follow in the footsteps of so many members of his family

The Guardian - UK

Neal Ascherson at 90: ‘Journalism was easier in my time. You had more time to think’

The distinguished former Observer foreign correspondent reflects on an extraordinary life – beginning with a horrifying brush with a Luftwaffe machine gunner

Daily Record

Royal Marine branded 'complete lunatic 'after being caught growing cannabis

Lennox Green, 27, has shattered his career while wasting his extortionate training for the Royal Marines over the ''ridiculous situation'' he put himself in.

Chronicle Live

Geordie is one of 48 people in the world to complete world's 'hardest triathlon'

Morpeth-raised Richard Stabler is now one of just 48 people worldwide who have completed the prestigious Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon

The Independent UK

Stamps showcase work of the Royal Marines

They include a mini-set of four stamps exploring the service’s uniforms from 1664 to 1944.

Daily Record

Drunken Marine punched two civilians during 'right royal rumble' fight

Lieutenant Lee Webber based in HM Naval Base Clyde punched two men in the corridor of a Royal Marines accommodation block after a passing out ceremony.

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