Royal Navy

Jim Stott with his authentic 1940s police car at VE80 festival in Witton Park, Blackburn.

I restored an 88 year old police car that was dumped in a scrapyard

Nicholas Murphy

Forces business award for Northampton's Nick

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

Four kittens were rescued by Royal Navy sailors in Bahrain after getting stuck under a shipping container. Pictured: he orphaned kittens emerge from their 'home' underneath shipping containers.

Adorable "suffering" cats "crying" for their mum who died saved

Mike Reader MP on HMS Middleton in the Gulf

Mike Reader Column: The Diary of an MP

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War were due to be going up for sale - including his Victoria Cross medal - but the lot has since been withdrawn.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal withdrawn from sale

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

A fighter jet fell off the side of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman while she was deployed in the Red Sea.

Expensive error: $70m rolls off aircraft carrier and into the sea

Sam Matavesi (left) helped Saints to claim Gallagher Premiership glory last season (photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Saints title winner Matavesi 'buzzing' as he gets ready to return to the Gardens

The WW2 bomb found by Adam Makewell and his son Cameron Makewell in the River Ure in Yorkshire.

Moment teenager crashes underwater drone into live 500kg WWII bomb

Russian state media fell for an outrageous April Fools joke that Britain was buying a new aircraft carrier and would name it HMS Prince Andrew.

Russia media falls for April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew

HMS Prince of Wales will soon be leaving Portsmouth and sail to the Indo-Pacific region as part of a major deployment. Here's all you need to know about her upcoming journey.

All you need to know about HMS Prince of Wales Indo-Pacific deployment

HMS Victory is being restored and a £45m project is currently underway to bring the former Royal Navy flagship back to her former glory. Lord Nelson's flagship is being regenerated with fresh timber and other additions.

Enlightening pictures of HMS Victory conservation - take the tour

Here are all the details about the Royal Marines Commandos Candidate Preparation Course, one of the main tasks you need to complete to become a Royal Marine.

Are you fit enough to conquer the Royal Marines Commando fitness test?

Here are all the details about the Royal Navy's Pre-Joining fitness test, and how you can beat it. Pictured are HMS Queen Elizabeth's ship's company take part in circuits in the hangar.

Challenging regime needed to beat the Royal Navy fitness test

Dean from Doctor Electric was a finalist in the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2021

Free lightbulb replacement for the elderly and vulnerable
Award winning local company Doctor Electric are offering a free lightbulb replacement for the elderly and vulnerable.
Dean Griffin

(Photos: Getty Images)

Iconic business that worked on the Titanic enters administration

HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth on July 30 after spending several months in Rosyth for repairs.

Time-lapse video shows HMS Queen Elizabeth heading back to sea

Royal Navy seizes £40m of cocaine from speed boat in drugs bust.

Watch: Royal Navy seizes £40m of cocaine from speed boat in drugs bust

Angel after her head shave

Serving Northampton Royal Navy Sailor shaves head for Royal Navy and Royal Marin...

Sarah Strickland in store

Aldi colleague in Northamptonshire celebrates 20 years at the supermarket

Clemmie, Amélie and their four-year-old sister Beatrix.

Family ‘incredibly proud’ of sister duo for taking the sailing world by storm

Sam Matavesi is moving to Lyon (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

French club confirm signing of Saints title winner Matavesi

Sam Matavesi (left) has said goodbye to Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Matavesi sends heartfelt message after Saints departure is announced

Sam Matavesi (left) and Lewis Ludlam are both set for moves to France (photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Matavesi exits Saints as he opts for move overseas

Controlled bomb explosion in sea

Watch: Controlled explosion of undetonated WW2 bomb found in sea

Mystery as F-35 jet spotted at UK airport - diverting from carrier. (Photo: Joel Bland - @JoelBlandSport on X)

Mystery as F-35 jet spotted at UK airport - diverting from carrier
F-35 jets are currently on the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth as part of the Royal Navy’s autumn deployment - but one unusually diverted to an airport in the UK
Isabella Boneham

King Charles III

King Charles to receive Scottish crown jewels to mark coronation

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

Historic 1963 Rolex Submariner watch set to be auctioned on Friday May 12

Rare Rolex watch from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow could sell for over £45k

The coronation flypast could be cancelled due to bad weather

Coronation flypast given green light following weather concerns

Sam Matavesi

Saints Q&A: Sam Matavesi discusses his new deal and much more

Sam Matavesi

'I love our philosophy' - Matavesi signs on for more at Saints

Camilla Queen Consort: Get to know the wife of King Charles III

An RNLI life boat arrives back in port after taking part in a rescue mission in the English Channel.

Four people dead after small boat incident in English Channel

KP (left) and Doc Cox (right) are taking on the challenge in memory of their former colleague and friend who passed away from cancer this year.

Navy officers taking part in bike challenge for colleague who died of cancer

Doc Cox at the National Arboretum

Rugby coach to undertake Remembrance Weekend Cycle challenge in memory of mate

King Charles III and Prince William follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II out of Westminster Abbey after the State Funeral

Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral in pictures

11 jobs that don’t require a degree and how much you could earn

Dr Eric Ogilvie.

Former college director who ‘helped create the foundations of UON’ honoured

HMS Queen Elizabeth: How many have Covid on Navy flagship - and where is the Carrier Strike Group now? (Photo: PA)

HMS Queen Elizabeth: How many have Covid on Navy flagship - and where is the Car...

Sam Matavesi

Matavesi explains why he has been able to make his mark at Saints

Prince Philip: all of the Duke of Edinburgh’s medals and decorations - and what they were awarded for (Photo by JOHN D MCHUGH/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Philip: all of the Duke of Edinburgh’s medals and decorations - and what ...

A WW2 postcard has arrived in the UK 77 years late - here’s what it said (Photo: Shutterstock)

A WW2 postcard has arrived in the UK 77 years late - here’s what it said

The TV presenter has since apologised for his comments (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s why SAS Who Dares Wins' Ant Middleton has ‘quit’ his Royal Navy role

Dressed all in white, like he did to keep cool in his Navy days, Jim took to the floor for his last dance on Friday at Broadmead Community Church. Pictures by Kirsty Edmonds.

'We couldn't make differences like this without Jim': Hospital charity gives tha...

Jim Price has refound his love for dancing and he hasn't stopped tapping all month.

NHS charity 'really grateful' to Northampton tap dancer Jim Price after donation...

Ferry passengers and the crew on both vessels were placed “in immediate danger," according to an official report (Photo: Shutterstock)

A passenger ferry nearly hit a nuclear submarine off the coast of Scotland - but...

In five days he has raised 400 for charity. It comes as he has promised to dance every day through July.

Hundreds given to tap dancer Jim Price who is raising money for Northampton Gene...

Eighty-six-year-old Jim is asking Northampton fundraisers to pledge some cash towards his campaign as he dusts off his shoes for the first time in years. Picture by Kirsty Edmonds.

Northampton former Navy medic Jim is tap dancing his way to £1,000 for NHS

How to explain World War Two to children - life for soldiers, and the Holocaust

Sam Matavesi is ready to make his mark at Saints

Matavesi ready to make his mark at Saints after 'surreal' year

Toby Carvery is supporting Armed Forces Day

Toby Carvery offering a FREE meal for Northampton military personnel on Armed Fo...

Had tattoos previously affected your ability to sign up? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why the RAF has relaxed its policy on tattoos

The new chief took a tour of St James and Semilong with local beat officers on Friday.

New chief constable promises review of the way the force handles traveller camps...

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