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Defence in the Media: 6 February 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 6 February 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media
Prince Harry has thanked troops who worked on the recent flood protection and relief efforts which hit parts of northern England. His Royal Highness visited soldiers at their base in Weeton Barracks, near Blackpool in Lancashire, earlier today to meet soldiers from the 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (2 LANCS). The unit is currently the UK's ‘standby battalion’ and was at the forefront of the military operations, which provided support to flooded communities throughout December. Pictured:Soldiers from the LANCS chatting to Prince Harry about their experiences during the flood relief.

...service near Lille. Some reports say senior Australian military officers have lobbied for the restriction to be lifted. Image of the Day Prince Harry has thanked troops who worked on...

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Defence in the media: 27 January 2016

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 27 January 2016 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Personnel, Reactive statements

...winds to parts of the UK yesterday. The papers write that The Environment Agency deployed temporary defences and pumps in Cumbria yesterday and put military teams, including military personnel, in...

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Defence in the Media: 31 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 31 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Equipment, Ministerial comment, Operations, Personnel
Photographer - SSgt Mark Nesbit RLC (Army Photographer) - Army Headquarters Royal Air Force Chinook called in to support Environmental Agency With a new weather band due to hit the UK during the night, the Environment Agency have requested the assistance of the Royal Air Force and soldiers from 2LANCS, to assist in repairing a damaged river bank. Damage was believed to have been involved in the flooding of Croston in the flooding on Boxing day. Further details of the task can be obtained from the Environment agency.

...is prepared to negotiate with Boko Haram for the release of the Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted in summer 2014. The piece says the President has said he does not...

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Defence in the media: 29 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 29 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Reactive statements

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...

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Defence in the Media: 27 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 27 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...The Independent on Sunday writes that the Government has held its second emergency COBRA meeting in two days to help coordinate the rescue operation, and the PM expected to cut...

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Boxing Day update on Army support to flood efforts

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 26 December 2015 - Categories: Operations

...has suffered severe flooding three times this month. Military personnel can provide a vital role in flood relief efforts alongside counterparts from local authorities, emergency services and other Government departments....

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Defence in the media: 26 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 26 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Reactive statements

...across Britain and that troops from 2 LANCS had worked, and are expected to work again today, on flood defences. Broadcast outlets this morning are suggesting that the military could...

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Defence in the Media: 10 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 10 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media, Operations, Personnel
Image: Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Duke of Lancasters Regiment (2 LANCS) helping the emergency services making sure the locals are all accounted for. Photographer: Corporal Lu Scott (RLC) Date December 7, 2015

...of Lancasters Regiment (2 LANCS) helping the emergency services making sure the locals are all accounted for. Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to sign up for email alerts....

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Defence in the Media: 6 December 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 6 December 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

Today’s defence news takes in the Army’s response to flooding in the north-west of England, along with airstrikes against Daesh and base security. FLOODING There is widespread coverage today on...

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Defence in the Media: 16 November 2015

Posted by: MOD News Team, Posted on: 16 November 2015 - Categories: Defence in the media

...entitled to Service Family Accommodation they are given reasonable notice to vacate the property to ensure it is available for the next entitled Service family. Flags at half mast on...

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