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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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Leuchars defence future: The Courier examines prospects for Fife base
The suggested ''unravelling'' of plans to reconfigure army bases in Scotland could pave the way for Leuchars to be named as the location for the country's new multi-role brigade (MRB), a military expert has told The Courier. (...)
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Sir Menzies Campbell demands RAF Leuchars rethink in wake of Liam Fox resignation
Sir Menzies Campbell has urged the coalition's new defence secretary to reconsider the axing of RAF Leuchars. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Commercial airline flights may be an option for base
Commercial airline flights could take off from Leuchars as part of its controversial future as a home to the army, the Scottish Government has suggested. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Swinney says Scottish Government was 'greatly disappointed' by decision
The Scottish Government will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with the people of Fife following the controversial decision to axe RAF Leuchars, finance secretary John Swinney has pledged. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Defence Secretary Liam Fox branded a 'coward'
Under-fire Defence Secretary Liam Fox has been branded "a coward" for not visiting Leuchars after announcing this week that the RAF base there will close to make way for a new army headquarters. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: Sir Menzies Campbell says base 'was never meant to close'
There was never a "single argument" to dispute the compelling strategic case to retain RAF Leuchars and its closure will have a "profound effect" on the government's ability to protect UK citizens, North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell has told The Courier. (...)
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Marines leaving Condor poses potential security risk, warns Angus MP Mike Weir
The MP for Angus has warned the decision to move 45 Commando from Arbroath could leave Scotland "potentially very vulnerable." (...)
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RAF Leuchars: campaigners flabbergasted by minister's 'extraordinary snub'
Just a day after his brief statement in the Commons ended the RAF's century-long association with Fife, defence secretary Liam Fox has been accused of an "extraordinary snub." (...)
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RAF Leuchars: minister asks community to embrace new army future
The minister charged with the grim task of visiting Leuchars on the day it was confirmed that the RAF is to be removed from the base has urged the community to embrace the base's new identity as an army garrison. (...)
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RAF Leuchars: council leader says 'basic courtesies' missing from MoD announcement
The leader of Fife Council has accused the Ministry of Defence of lacking "basic courtesy" over its decision to withdraw the RAF from Leuchars. (...)
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Prime Minister David Cameron's comments give hope for RAF Leuchars' future
Prime Minister David Cameron has raised hopes RAF Leuchars will be spared closure after declaring himself "impressed" by the "remarkable" level of support for the base. (...)
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Meeting with Michael Moore leaves Residents Action Force Leuchars spokesman buoyant
The fight to save RAF Leuchars will go down to the wire after senior officials at the heart of the UK Government revealed details of the controversial strategic defence review are still being thrashed out. (...)
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Pro-RAF Leuchars lobby meets Scottish secretary Michael Moore today
With a decision on the future of RAF Leuchars a maximum of three weeks away, the case to retain the Fife base will today be taken to the UK parliament. (...)
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Terrorist threat could see RAF Leuchars spared
With a terrorist attack on UK soil still deemed to be "highly likely", The Courier understands the proximity of RAF Leuchars to some of the nation's most sensitive potential targets could be enough to save it from the chop. (...)
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45 Commando base rumours raise fears of another Edzell
An Angus councillor says closing the Royal Marines Arbroath base if 45 Commando are relocated would be "madness". (...)
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Salmond pledges new Scottish Government will stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with RAF Leuchars campaigners
Less than a week after his party's sweeping win in the Scottish elections, First Minister Alex Salmond has said the Scottish Government will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with those battling for the retention of RAF Leuchars. (...)
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David Cameron and Nick Clegg presented with 'unanswerable' RAF Leuchars case
The "unanswerable" case for retention of RAF Leuchars has been presented to David Cameron and Nick Clegg as the clock ticks towards an announcement on its future. (...)
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From the mouths of children: Leuchars pupils sum up why RAF base must stay
Their young faces etched with genuine concern, school pupils have pleaded for RAF Leuchars to be spared the axe. (...)
