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News story: Grave of a Seaforth Highlander rededicated 100 years after he was killed in World War 1
The resting place of 21 year old Serjeant John MacKenzie MM of 1st/6th Battalion, The Seaforth Highlanders has been marked 100 years after his death in the Great War. A rededication service has taken place at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Anneux British Cemetery...Read More »
Press release: Government confirms UK ban on ivory sales
The UK will introduce a ban on ivory sales, Environment Secretary Michael Gove confirmed today as he set out our plans to help protect elephants for future generations.
The Government is publishing the response to its consultation on a UK ivory sales ban, and confirming robust measures that will...Read More »
News story: We must end the shameful ivory trade now
The African Elephant is a species apart – a beautiful animal that inspires awe in any who see it. Safeguarding the future of this amazing animal is a mission our species cannot shirk. And the need for action is urgent because numbers are declining dramatically, driven by human greed...Read More »
News story: MOD confirms death of Lance Corporal George Partridge
Lance Corporal George Partridge joined the Army on 13th June 2010 at the age of 19.
After completing his basic training at Bassingbourn in Cambridgeshire, where he was awarded the prize for Fittest Recruit, he moved to 3 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment at Minley in Surrey for combat...Read More »
Fatality notice: Sergeant Matt Tonroe has been killed in action in the Middle East
Updated: Picture added.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Matt Tonroe from the 3st Battalion the Parachute Regiment was tragically killed in action whilst on duty in the Middle East on the 29th March 2018.
Sergeant Tonroe was...Read More »