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Royal Navy ship returns to base ‘after water onboard contaminated by mistake’

The ship returned to Portsmouth and the issue is being investigated.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2023

Royal Navy sailors in hospital after ‘wrong chemical’ added to ship’s water

Navy says HMS Portland sailors hospitalised as precaution after drinking accidentally contaminated water

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023

Royal Navy soldiers fall ill after drinking water ‘contaminated’ on HMS Portland

The frigate returned to the Portsmouth Naval base today

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

First-time metal detectorist tells of panic after finding WWI mortar bomb

Ryan Junor carried the explosive device, which he thought was a bottle, for a couple of hundred metres before realising what it might be.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Schools and nurseries shut after unexploded bomb found by metal detectorist

The historic ordnance was found in Invergordon in the Highlands.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Royal Navy orders investigation into nuclear submarine ‘repaired with glue’

Claims made that broken bolts on HMS Vanguard’s reactor chamber were stuck on instead of replaced

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023

Royal Navy probe after claims £88m Trident submarine nuclear reactor fault was fixed with super glue

'You can't cut corners with nuclear,' warns furious Navy source

Wales Online · Jan 31, 2023

Home Office resumes responsibility for stopping small boat crossings

Boris Johnson handed leadership for operations in the Channel to the Royal Navy in an attempt to stem the flow of migrants.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

New Glasgow promenade built out into River Clyde set to create more jobs

The former waterfront path at the Windmillcroft Quay on the south side of the river is set to be revamped with works expected to start in 2024 and be completed within two years.

Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023

MPs warn Clyde shipyards at risk if future Royal Navy warship orders sent abroad

Govan and Scotstoun - the last two shipyards on the Upper Clyde - rely upon being awarded more construction contracts from the Royal Navy to ensure they stay open

Glasgow Live · Jan 27, 2023