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'People should be worried' — source tells Courier complete closure of RAF Leuchars is 'a real possibility'
The Ministry of Defence needs to ''come clean'' over the future of RAF Leuchars amid fresh doubts whether the army will ever move there. (...)
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Defence secretary confirms plan to use Leuchars base for returning army troops still stands
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) remains intent on moving the army into Leuchars following the RAF's departure, despite fears the proposal was in jeaopardy. (...)
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'It gives me a purpose' — mother of soldier Aaron Black working to bring some good from tragedy
A Tayside woman who recently lost her son in tragic circumstances is determined that no other mother will have to suffer the same ''inconsolable grief.'' (...)
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New fears for Leuchars base in wake of MoD job cuts announcement
Further cuts to the armed forces have raised renewed fears about what the future truly holds for RAF Leuchars. (...)
Scone man who attacked wife blames problems on army drinking culture
A former soldier who viciously attacked his wife of 11 years blamed the army's macho drinking culture for the offence. (...)
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'Taking part to change someone else's life' — fundraiser Ian Wren is Holding Out For A Hero
An Angus fundraiser is set to appear on a prime time television quiz show. (...)
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Defence cuts: Military analyst warns Britain is losing world power status
The UK will no longer be a world power once cuts to the armed forces are completed, a senior military analyst has claimed. (...)
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Royal Marine with 30 years' service faces new battle — to keep family home
An Angus marine who is being forced from his home after taking a desk job to look after his cancer-stricken wife has resigned. (...)
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British Forces Broadcasting Service helps send messages of love to forces in Afghanistan
The vast distance between Scotland and Afghanistan has been bridged to a small extent thanks to the efforts of the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) at Perth Races. (...)
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Plans for Arbroath's RM Condor marine base described as 'best of a bad deal'
The UK Government's decision to pull Royal Marines out of Arbroath and turn RM Condor into an army base has been described as "the best of a bad deal." (...)
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Former marines to hand over proceeds of gruelling fund-raising challenge
Former Royal Marines from Tayside will be in London today to hand over two cars that will be used to transport injured marines to hospital appointments. (...)
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Armed forces celebration helping troops 'get the job done'
People in Dundee saluted the brave servicemen, women and veterans of the British Armed Forces over the weekend. (...)
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A hoist for heroes at Scone Palace's Forest Festival
A massive Douglas Fir in the grounds of Scone Palace has been the scene of frantic activity as arborists prepare for a charity challenge at this weekend's Forest Festival. (...)
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'Future Force 2020' pledge as work begins on second carrier
There was a boost for Rosyth as another major milestone in the massive aircraft carriers contract was reached. (...)
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Definitive date demanded for MoD's decision on RAF bases
The UK Government has been ordered to provide a "definitive date" for an announcement concerning the future of closure-threatened RAF bases including Leuchars in Fife. (...)
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Notion of further Ministry of Defence cuts does little to settle RAF Leuchars nerves
Revelations that the Ministry of Defence could face yet more swingeing cuts next year have been greeted with anguish in Fife, home to closure-threatened RAF Leuchars. (...)
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Reservist Tom Wilkie wins battle with HMRC over army tax code
When Fife Territorial Army reservist Tom Wilkie was called up to use his nursing skills to care for British soldiers injured in Afghanistan, little did he think he would become embroiled in another battle when he came home. (...)
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Ultra-marathon runner Andy McMenemy completes Dundee stage of charity challenge
A businessman hoping to raise £1 million for charity by running 66 ultra-marathons in 66 days completed the Dundee leg of his challenge on Saturday. (...)
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HMS Montrose's captain and crew praise Angus support after Somali tour
The commanding officer of pirate-fighting HMS Montrose has praised the support of the Angus community during their action-packed deployment. (...)
