news december 2009
Half of women 'want a guy with a nice personality'
More than half of women look for a nice personality in a man when they are considering dating, new.. read more
01/12/2009 16:19:52
David Miliband: US troop surge will boost Afghan security
US president Barack Obama's plan to deploy more than 34,000 troops to Afghanistan will bolster.. read more
01/12/2009 16:22:53
UK troops 'will stay in Afghanistan for five more years'
Foreign secretary David Miliband has revealed that British soldiers could be in Afghanistan for the.. read more
02/12/2009 16:52:21
Red wine 'can protect teeth'
A glass of red wine could be good for one's teeth, helping to fight tooth decay and other oral.. read more
02/12/2009 16:53:26
Soldiers 'can learn a thing or two from the Tiger Woods situation'
Instead of coming up with all the golfing puns they can possibly muster, soldiers should learn a.. read more
07/12/2009 22:33:33
Soldiers should work out what they want before joining dating sites
Soldiers be warned - diving into the world of online dating before knowing exactly what you want.. read more
07/12/2009 22:26:28
Ben Fogle salutes 'brave' servicemen and women
Ben Fogle's adventurer lifestyle means he has to be brave but it is nothing compared to what.. read more
08/12/2009 22:19:54
Powerade Pulse can be music to soldiers' ears
Staying in tip-top condition is an absolute must for members of the armed forces and there is now a.. read more
08/12/2009 22:20:14
Jessica Biel: Cheesy lines won't get soldiers anywhere
Cheesy chat-up lines are hilarious between groups of guys but using them on the fairer sex will see.. read more
08/12/2009 22:20:28
Newcastle public to welcome troops home
The streets of Newcastle will be lined with hundreds of people to watch a homecoming parade by.. read more
09/12/2009 15:52:14
Strengthen legs without hitting the gym
Soldiers can strengthen just about every muscle in their legs without setting foot in a gym thanks.. read more
09/12/2009 16:26:33
Gurkha Justice Campaign gets top Liberty gong
The contribution of the Gurkhas to the British army is famous and an initiative aimed at helping.. read more
11/12/2009 12:52:32
Songwriter pens soldier tribute song
Most of the songs written to thank soldiers for their bravery overseas are depressing numbers, so.. read more
11/12/2009 12:51:46
Regular sex 'boosts soldiers' health'
Soldiers don't really need an excuse to have lots of sex but there is one they can rely on if they.. read more
14/12/2009 16:59:54
Army major meets his son for the first time
An army major was emotionally reunited with his family yesterday, meeting his newborn son for the.. read more
14/12/2009 16:59:51
Brave soldier inspires fundraising event
Two women from Walsall have been so inspired by the story of a brave soldier they decided to hold a.. read more
14/12/2009 17:22:46
Duchess of Cornwall: We owe soldiers an enormous debt
The Duchess of Cornwall has said that each and every one of us owe the brave boys and girls in.. read more
15/12/2009 17:16:06
Getting married 'is good for troops' mental wellbeing'
A lot of soldiers may shudder at the thought of walking down the aisle but new research has found.. read more
15/12/2009 17:17:04
MoD to boost helicopter fleet with new Chinooks
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced it is to boost the UK's military helicopter fleet with.. read more
15/12/2009 17:18:57
Santa's heading to Helmand
More than 565 Edinburgh-based soldiers serving in Helmand will receive special Christmas boxes from.. read more
15/12/2009 17:18:32
First of extra 500 troops touch down at Camp Bastion
Troops serving in Afghanistan have welcomed the first of 500 new friendly faces deployed to help.. read more
16/12/2009 16:43:05
Troops 'can't wait to get back to Helmand'
A Staveley woman raising money for the brave boys and girls fighting in Afghanistan has revealed.. read more
16/12/2009 16:43:50
Troops with the sharpest flirting skills will get the girl
Members of the armed forces should take any opportunity they can to sharpen up their flirting.. read more
16/12/2009 16:44:29
Single soldiers ?need ground rules for dating'
Female single soldiers taking part in army dating over the holiday season should lay down some.. read more
17/12/2009 15:01:18
Confidence 'the key to becoming a champion flirt'
Women looking to attract hot soldiers should try and boost their confidence in order to become a.. read more
17/12/2009 17:50:00
Women 'can only flirt well'
Women looking to meet soldiers should have confidence in the knowledge that it is very difficult.. read more
18/12/2009 16:17:52
Troops to get new camouflage gear
To help British boys and girls take down the Taliban, the Ministry of Defence is sending them new.. read more
21/12/2009 16:53:39
New super-gym and rehab centre opened
A soldier who lost both of his legs while on duty in Afghanistan has officially opened a new.. read more
21/12/2009 17:01:19
Tomato seeds 'are a natural alternative to aspirin'
Soldiers may want to get their hands on as many tomatoes as they can after scientists discovered a.. read more
22/12/2009 17:34:27
NATO 'is in Afghanistan for the long haul'
Soldiers on the front line have been told that NATO is in Afghanistan for the long haul and will do.. read more
22/12/2009 17:30:36
HMS Gloucester comes home for Christmas
HMS Gloucester set sail for the South Atlantic six months ago to defend British territories in the.. read more
22/12/2009 17:31:01
Soldier sends some Christmas cheer to Sierra Leone orphans
A British soldier is spreading Christmas cheer all the way to Africa by sending orphans in Sierra.. read more
23/12/2009 19:49:51
Gordon Brown: Afghanistan strategy is right
British soldiers are doing a sterling job in Afghanistan in what is a very important mission for.. read more
23/12/2009 19:51:11
Soldiers thank the people of Crewe and Nantwich
The generosity of the good people of Crewe and Nantwich has given soldiers on the frontline in.. read more
23/12/2009 19:50:13
Soldiers 'should go for a walk after Christmas dinner'
After tucking into turkey, potatoes and stuffing on Christmas Day, soldiers should go for a walk to.. read more
24/12/2009 11:53:30
Royal Marine donates kidney to save son's life
After battling the Taliban in Afghanistan Royal Marine James King returned home to face an even.. read more
29/12/2009 15:27:29
Soldier plans long walk for injured comrades
An Afghanistan war veteran is planning to walk the whole length of Hadrian's Wall to raise cash for.. read more
29/12/2009 15:39:29
Cheating soldiers 'could be helping their marriage'
Most soldiers would get a slap across the face if they were ever caught cheating on their wives,.. read more
30/12/2009 13:53:16
Injured soldier given new army job
A paratrooper who was seriously injured in Afghanistan has been given a new job in the.. read more
30/12/2009 13:53:55
Soldiers recognised in New Year Honours
Some 110 UK service personnel have been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen in her annual New.. read more
31/12/2009 21:39:50
