Harry Dunn’s family seek ‘urgent’ review of road safety around US bases
The family of Harry Dunn have pleaded with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to undertake an “urgent” review into road safety around US military bases after the teenager’s death.
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MoD nuclear infrastructure upgrade £1.35bn over-budget, watchdog warns
Poor management of the infrastructure to build and maintain Britain’s Trident nuclear deterrent has led to years of delays and cost overruns of more than £1 billion, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.
Ministry of Defence donates 14,000 unused rations to food waste charity
The Ministry of Defence has donated 14,000 unused ration packs to food waste charity FareShare in time for Christmas.
Ombudsman warns over ‘depressing frequency’ of racist incidents in armed forces
Incidents of racism in the armed forces are happening with “increasing and depressing frequency”, its official ombudsman has warned.
St Kilda: ‘Some see it as a sad place, but I marvel at its incredible vibrancy and beauty’
Craig Stanford has been working as an archaeologist on one of Scotland's most remote places for the last three years.
ICC considers first probe of British military for alleged war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has said it may investigate the British military for the first time after allegations that war crimes had been committed, it has been reported.
First in fleet of submarine-hunting jets delivered to RAF
The first in a fleet of “game-changing” submarine-hunting jets has been delivered to the RAF.
Isle of Harris singer wins signature memorial award
An 11-year-old singer from Harris sang his way to victory yesterday to become the recipient of a special memorial award.
West Coast youngsters showcase their talents at The Royal National Mod
Three young performers from the West Coast are celebrating their achievements after securing first place during another day of tough competitions.
IN FULL: The results from day one of the Royal National Mod 2019
Here are the results in full from day one of the Royal National Mod 2019:
Lossiemouth Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft of north-east coast
RAF Lossiemouth Typhoons were scrambled yesterday to intercept Russian aircraft monitoring British watercraft.
VIDEO: Watch Lossiemouth fighter jets intercepting Russian TU-142 ‘Bear’ Bomber during NATO patrols
Typhoon pilots from RAF Lossiemouth have been praised by the defence secretary after they were involved in two separate incidents with Russian aircraft on Thursday.
Play it again with Mod all set to return to Oban
One of the most prominent celebrations of the Gaelic language could be heading back to Argyll.
Clean-up of contaminated Orcadian naval base to cost over £400,000
A council is asking the Ministry of Defence to help pay for a £400,000-plus clean-up of contaminated land at an old naval base on an Orcadian island.
Cape Wrath dwellers could be cut off
It is arguably the least used road in the country - partly because it goes through a bombing range.
MOD’s equipment plan ‘unaffordable’, says spending watchdog
The UK’s public spending watchdog has branded the Ministry of Defence’s plan for buying new equipment “unaffordable”, with a £7 billion shortfall identified over the next ten years.
Royal National Mod brings estimated £2.5 million to local economy
The largest commercial sponsor says it is “reviewing” its commitment to funding the Royal National Mod in 2019.
GALLERY: Check out this selection of winners from this year’s Royal National Mod in Dunoon
This year's Royal National Mod is in full flow in Dunoon, with competitors from across Scotland gathering to celebrate Gaelic literature, music and culture.
Aberdeen MSP calls for action on veteran suicides
An Aberdeen MSP has written to the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson calling for action on veteran suicides, and has accused the Ministry of Defence of a “ dereliction of duty”.
UK Government minister believes growth deal for Moray will ‘strengthen bond’ with military
A UK Government defence minister believes growth deal funding for Moray will strengthen the bond between the region and its military bases.
Gael power: Sarah takes her Mod trophy for lap of honour at Western Isles Council
The young winner of the best performance award at the 2018 Lewis Provincial Mod was the special guest of the Western Isles Council yesterday.
First images released of what RAF’s new fleet of Poseidon aircraft will look like
The first images of what the RAF’s newest fleet of spy planes will look like when they touch down in the north-east of Scotland have been released.
Lochaber Mòd is set to be a record breaker
The countdown to a record-breaking event which will generate more than £2 million to the Lochaber economy began yesterday.
Military upgrade secures isles jobs after funding boost
A multimillion-pound military upgrade for the Western Isles and neighbouring outpost of St Kilda has secured funding.
Could another Army battalion be on its way to Moray?
Hundreds of extra troops are poised to move into Moray's Army base.
RAF technician smuggled woman onto military base in the boot of his car while five times over limit
An RAF technician who had been singled out for a blossoming future in the force now faces a career in ruins - after he smuggled a woman onto a military base in the boot of his car.
St Kilda base could be in line for multimillion-pound upgrade
Defence chiefs are poised to win permission next week for a multimillion pound upgrade of the country's most remote base at St Kilda.
Future of island missile range secured after £60million investment confirmed
The future of the Hebrides Range in Uist will remain secure until 2028 with a £60million investment, it was announced yesterday.
Deteriorating military bases ‘a risk’ to armed forces
A spending watchdog has warned that Britain's military bases have deteriorated so badly they could affect the operational readiness of the country's armed forces.
Fort George could be sold after closure in 2032
Historic Fort George will be axed as part of "brutal" cuts to military bases in Scotland - but has been given a 15-year stay of execution.
War of words over future of north military bases
A ferocious war of words over the future of two military bases in the north has escalated with a Scottish Government minister branding the UK Government "disrespectful."
Calls for military to increase presence at closure-threatened Kinloss Barracks
Calls have been made for defence chiefs to increase their presence at Kinloss, rather than pulling out.