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Aspiring sailor left Royal Navy after experiencing homophobia 'day in day out'

William Gills story comes after the government's announcement to review the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexual personnel in the military

Liverpool Echo · Feb 4, 2022

Royal Navy warship tracking two Russian naval vessels in English Channel

The Royal Navy's HMS Argyle is monitoring two Russian naval ships that have headed through the English Channel as tensions remain strained over Vladimir Putin's build up of troops on the Ukraine border

Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2022

Royal Navy warship monitors Russian vessels in English Channel

The Ministry of Defence described the operation as a ‘normal response’

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Dundee university graduate makes Royal Navy history by becoming the first ever female admiral

Jude Terry was promoted on HMS Victory, in Portsmouth, after nearly 25 years service.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2022

Royal Navy 'shatters century-old glass ceiling' with appointment of first female admiral

Jude Terry expects more women to follow in her footsteps – and reach higher ranks

Wales Online · Jan 19, 2022

Sending in the Royal Navy is not the answer to small boat migration in the Channel

The Home Office has announced a plan to bring in the Royal Navy to take charge of policing the English Channel after the number of migrants attempting the crossing in small boats tripled in 2021. Full details of the plan have not been revealed, but appear to involve the navy…

The Conversation · Jan 19, 2022

Royal Navy seaman wrote letter to his mum four days after sinking Bismarck ship

Lieutenant Aubrey Hollick served on HMS Dorsetshire which took part in the infamous destruction of the feared German battleship on May 27, 1941. He wrote a letter home to his mum four days later

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2022

'Brighton cat killer' Steve Bouquet dies while serving prison sentence

The former Royal Navy gunner was jailed last year in relation to the deaths of nine cats and injuries to seven more

Wales Online · Jan 18, 2022

Royal Navy veteran dubbed ‘Brighton cat killer’ dies

Security guard Steve Bouquet was jailed last year in relation to the deaths of nine cats and injuries to seven more.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

Navy involved in ‘Operation Dog’s Dinner’ to tackle migrant crossing, MPs hear

Ministers came under fire from some on their backbenches.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022