Officer at the Army’s secret psychological warfare unit ‘pressured veteran who reported his security blunder’ Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Burridge lost a pile of cards with his contact details He is in the 77th Brigade which leads efforts against Covid-19 disinformation The cards were spotted on a street in Cottesmore, Rutland, by an Army veteran Here’s how … Read more
Emotional viewers cried ‘tears of joy’ as they watched a decorated war hero move into his new home in ‘veterans street’ on last night’s DIY SOS. Single father-of-three Simon Flores, a former Lance Corporal in the Royal Green Jackets and 3 Rifles, lost his left foot in a roadside bomb attack while on patrol during … Read more
For 14 years, Reverend Paul Parks and his wife Lois were known to their parishioners as a devoted couple, united in faith and committed to their flock. A former paratrooper and SAS reservist, Rev Parks was a commanding presence in the pulpit; a man who brought a wealth of life experience and humour to his … Read more
Algy Cluff remains ‘optimistic’ about future for oil as demand slumps to lowest levels for 25 years By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 Veteran oil prospector Algy Cluff is determined to remain ‘optimistic’ about the future for oil as demand slumps … Read more
Ex-SAS veteran turned clergyman who served in Northern Ireland during The Troubles is defrocked after subjecting his wife to long-term domestic abuse Rev’d Paul Parks of St Helen’s Church in Hastings has been removed from office He admitted charges of domestic abuse to a church misconduct panel Parks subjected his wife to a ‘clear pattern’ … Read more
Veteran Labour MP Tony Lloyd, 70, steps down from front bench to continue recovery from coronavirus that put him in intensive care Tony Lloyd had served as shadow Northern Ireland secretary for two years He was discharged from intensive care at Manchester Royal Infirmary last week Will be replaced by shadow policing minister Louise Haigh, who … Read more
City veteran Martin Gilbert appointed chairman of fund manager Toscafund as he prepares to exit Standard Life Aberdeen By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 22:27 BST, 18 April 2020 City veteran Martin Gilbert has been appointed chairman of fund manager Toscafund as he prepares to exit … Read more
Some people climb Mount Everest to raise money for charity. Others run a marathon, jump out of a plane, swim the Channel, or do all four. They train for months, make a huge song and dance about it, buy heaps of expensive kit and stretchy Lycra clothing and, invariably, test the patience of their nearest … Read more
Some people climb Mount Everest to raise money for charity. Others run a marathon, jump out of a plane, swim the Channel, or do all four. They train for months, make a huge song and dance about it, buy heaps of expensive kit and stretchy Lycra clothing and, invariably, test the patience of their nearest … Read more
A couple married for 78 years died within hours of each other Friday after the husband, a World War Two veteran, remained with his wife despite her coronavirus diagnosis. David, 102, and Muriel Cohen, 97, from Massachusetts shared a room in their nursing home and the family chose to keep them together even as Muriel … Read more