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Teenager who posted Facebook picture of burning poppy on Remembrance Sunday escapes prosecution... after being forced to meet veterans and serving soldiers
Kabul :: Afghanistan | 6 months ago
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20 December 2012 A teenage lout who posted a picture of a burning poppy on Facebook has been punished by meeting Army veterans and serving soldiers for a cup of tea. Linford 'Linney' House, who was 19 when he posted the photo, was arrested after the
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World War Two veteran had toes amputated and went to hospital NINE TIMES because of treatment at Royal British Legion nursing home
Harrogate :: United Kingdom | 7 months ago
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His family have now been awarded undisclosed damages running into five figures in an out-of-court settlement over his care at the Lister House in Ripon, North Yorkshire. 'Simply inexcusable': RAF veteran David Jones (pictured with his grandson) was
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War and the politics of memory in multiethnic UK
London :: United Kingdom | 7 months ago
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Neil Berry Thursday 15 November 2012 Last Update 15 November 2012 2:55 am Every November, the national loyalty of UK Muslims is at risk of suffering fresh scrutiny. For this is the time of year when Britain remembers its war dead, with millions
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Poppy sellers to get chaperones after string of attacks on collectors last year
Bradford :: United Kingdom | 8 months ago
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21 October 2012 Poppy sellers are to be given minders' after the collectors were subject to a string of vile attacks last year. In an unprecedented move, teenage volunteers will be chaperoned as they raise money for the Royal British Legion in
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Royal British Legion president Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely resigns over lobbying allegations
Seoul :: South Korea | 8 months ago
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The president of the Royal British Legion has become the first high profile casualty from allegations about former commanders offering to lobby for lucrative defence contracts on behalf of arms companies. Lieutenant General Sir John Kiszely resigned
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New chief coroner to be appointed
London :: United Kingdom | 1 year ago
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That followed opposition from the Royal British Legion which said the post was needed to improve the handling of inquiries into military deaths. It is thought that Judge Peter Thornton QC will take up the post. He has worked as a senior circuit judge
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Photos: Kate Middleton Charmed by A Baby While William Holds Him at Goldsmith Hall
After enjoying African cats premiere Last night April 25 at the BFI Southbank in London , Duke of Cambridge accompanied by his wife,Kate Middleton , attended a reception at the Goldsmiths Hall in London on Thursday morning to celebrate the
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Ed Miliband 'has to show more support' for British troops for their sacrifices in Afghanistan
London :: United Kingdom | 1 year ago
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24 March 2012 Ed Miliband has been warned by his most senior defence aide that he needs to give more vocal support to Britain's Armed Forces for the action they have taken in Afghanistan. The stark warning is revealed in a confidential memo to the
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Inquests MUST be open says British Legion chief who fears secret justice plans would 'compound grief of bereaved'
Justice :: IL :: USA | over 1 year ago
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8 March 2012 The head of the Royal British Legion said plans for secret court and inquest hearings would compound the grief' of servicemen's bereaved families. Chris Simpkins said he was appalled at the prospect of investigations into military deaths
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Wives of British soldiers claim coveted Christmas No. 1 spot
Taipei :: Taiwan | over 1 year ago
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13 am TWN, AFP Wives of British soldiers claim coveted Christmas No. A charity single recorded by wives of British soldiers on Sunday claimed the country's prestigious Christmas number one song, outselling its nearest rival by almost five to one.
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