Afghanistan or Bust 2007 When I was in Afghanistan in December 2007 I took a few notes of my experiences… Read more The Afghan Diaries: Day One
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Swords at the ready for soldier’s wedding guard
A SCARBOROUGH soldier was married with full military honours – including a guard of honour with raised swords – at… Read more Swords at the ready for soldier’s wedding guard
My Christmas
I KNEW the Christmas of 2007 would be a memorable one because one week beforehand I was going to cover… Read more My Christmas
It’s just great to be home!
SCARBOROUGH soldiers are glad to be back on home soil after a six-month tour in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province war zone.… Read more It’s just great to be home!
Staying silent to look after royalty
I WAS in war-torn Helmand province, Afghanistan, while Prince Harry was serving as a 2nd Lt with the Household Cavalry.… Read more Staying silent to look after royalty
Training to return into the line of fire
SCARBOROUGH soldiers are preparing for a six-month deployment in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, just 18 months after they were last there… Read more Training to return into the line of fire
Building a new infrastructure for the Afghan people
SOLDIERS from Scarborough and the North of England involved in rebuilding Afghanistan’s infrastructure have been praised by an officer from… Read more Building a new infrastructure for the Afghan people
Hairy moments for British soldier!
A SCARBOROUGH soldier is raising money for charity by growing a beard while he is serving in Afghanistan. Pte Tim… Read more Hairy moments for British soldier!
British youth a great example
MAJOR Mark Bower, 43, lives in Orchard Road, Malton, and joined the Army after leaving sixth form in Pocklington in… Read more British youth a great example
Commitment to training of new National Afghan Army
THE British Army is making a long-term commitment to the people of Afghanistan by helping to train members of the… Read more Commitment to training of new National Afghan Army
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