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Soldiers died stopping suicide bomb attack at busy market

17.12.09

Two British soldiers died trying to stop Taliban suicide bombers from blowing up a packed marketplace, their commanding officer reveal... more

Sound check: Jamie Cullum joins the super buskers

27.11.09

Jazz dynamo Cullum is one of the stars taking to the streets of London for charity.... more

BBC 'has snubbed' single in aid of wounded troops

13.11.09

BBC accused of snubbing a charity single that raises money for injured soldiers... more

Dame Vera begins Poppy Appeal for Afghan troops

22.10.09

Dame Vera Lynn and Hayley Westenra were launching this year's Poppy Appeal in London... more

Met rebels win battle to wear Ł1 flag badges backing troops

29.07.09

Scotland Yard has been forced into a U-turn after officers revolted against a ban on wearing Union flag badges in support of British troops... more

Prince Charles joins widow's farewell to Helmand hero

16.07.09

Widow of Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thorneloe was joined by the Prince Charles as her husband was given a full military funeral at the Guards Chapel in St James’s... more

Mourners line the streets for fallen officer’s return

06.07.09

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Mayor launches free travel passes for war veterans

07.11.08

A new scheme to allow war veterans to travel free on public transport in London has been launched by Boris Johnson.... more

Princes greet heroes at Bond premiere

30.10.08

Princes William and Harry used their appearance at the Quantum Of Solace premiere to pay tribute to Britain's real-life heroes.... more

Princes use Bond night to focus on real heroes

30.10.08

On Her Majesty's Service has been the raison d'ętre of secret agent James Bond for more than half a century... more

Gamingking slots into Orb Holdings

02.09.08

Private clubs lottery supplier Gamingking has agreed a reverse takeover of the country’s second largest supplier of fruit machines and snooker tables to pubs... more

Alan Sugar saved my life

08.05.08

A father-of-two tells of his miraculous escape from a gas blast that left at least one man dead and destroyed three houses... more

Police chief moves home to escape yobs on his wall

21.02.08

A police chief has admitted he was forced to move house by youths lurking outside his home... more

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