Defence in the Media: 3 January 2016
Of note for Defence in this morning’s broadcast bulletins is reporting of the on-going fight between Iraqi troops and Daesh for Ramadi as the latter pursues counterattacks on the edge of the city.
Defence in the media
Daily updates of how defence is reported in the UK media
Defence in the Media: 2 January 2016
Sky News and BBC Radio 4’s Today programme follow up on a story that appears on the front page of the The Independent this morning which says British soldiers who have served in Iraq may face prosecution for crimes including murder.
Defence in the Media: 1 January 2016
Broadcasters this morning lead with reports that New Year celebrations in Munich were overshadowed by a police warning of an imminent terror attack by Daesh militants.
Defence in the Media: 31 December 2015
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In today’s headlines almost 100 flood warnings remain in place for Scotland, England and Wales following Storm Frank, with military personnel continuing to support the relief effort.
Defence in the media: 30 December 2015
Flooding is again the top story on BBC, Sky and ITV this morning as parts of Cumbria and western Scotland prepare for Storm Frank. There are four severe weather warnings in place among 88 warnings across the UK.
Defence in the media: 29 December 2015
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Broadcast headlines are once again dominated by the floods in the north of England today, with Sky News focussing on potential further “misery” to come as a result of Storm Frank – due to hit the region tonight.
Defence in the Media: 28 December 2015
Today’s defence news includes gains made by Iraqi forces against Daesh, the flooding response and developments in Afghanistan. RAMADI The Times, Guardian, Daily Telegraph and Independent all report that Daesh suffered its worst defeat as Iraqi forces took Ramadi with …
Defence in the Media: 27 December 2015
The flooding in the North of England continues to lead the news as Army personnel assist with the evacuation and construction of temporary flood defences.
Defence in the media: 26 December 2015
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This morning’s news leads with reports of multiple flood warnings after prolonged heavy rain in the North West and the Army’s support to flood defence work yesterday.
Defence in the media: 24 December 2015
There's more reporting today on the Afghan military’s battle against the Taliban in Sangin, Helmand Province. Broadcasters are also reporting that the Army is preparing to help in flood-affected parts of Cumbria today as storms are expected to bring more flooding to the …