French authorities have finally vowed to intercept small boats in Channel waters as figures show migrants reached Britain every four-and-a-half minutes last week. A new ‘maritime doctrine’ set to come into operation next month permits French police officers to block dinghy departures within 300 yards of the shoreline. Presently, they are barred from intercepting anyContinue reading “The French Promise To Intercept Small Boats”
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‘Appalling’ Food Served To Troops As Army Chefs Are Axed
Napoleon and Frederick the Great are both credited with the saying ‘an army marches on its stomach’, knowing that troops need adequate nourishment to fight effectively on the battlefield. However, one of their golden rules for military success appears to have been ignored by British defence chiefs after the number of Army chefs was slashedContinue reading “‘Appalling’ Food Served To Troops As Army Chefs Are Axed”
Putin Threatens WWIII; Labour Cuts Military
Despite Britain’s increasing involvement in direct combat with Russia, Labour has promised drastic cutbacks to the country’s defence capability. In a surprising move which transmitted ominous signals to the Kremlin, 31 frontline helicopters and a couple of Commando assault ships were axed. The UK is set to lose an astounding 46 Watchkeeper Unmanned Aerial VehiclesContinue reading “Putin Threatens WWIII; Labour Cuts Military”
Wi-Fi and Bathrooms Are The Only Reasons Gen Z Soldiers Will Join The Army
Your Army needs you! Unless you’re Gen Z, you need better Wi-Fi and bathroom ensuites. According to research on Armed Forces accommodation, these were some of the top demands of young soldiers. The top four requirements for Gen Z troops, who are described as those under 27, also included having a double bed and aContinue reading “Wi-Fi and Bathrooms Are The Only Reasons Gen Z Soldiers Will Join The Army”
Trooping The Colour
It was incredible to witness Trooping the Colour in real-time, however, I’m not sure how many people watched it. Princess Kate grinned broadly at the cheering throng as she stood with her family on the Buckingham Palace balcony. She seemed very happy. Prince Louis was not amused. The young Prince appeared to be unimpressed withContinue reading “Trooping The Colour”
Thousands Of Members Of The Armed Forces Continue To Work From Home
Nearly 3,000 members of the Armed Forces are still working from home, more than a year after the final COVID restrictions were discarded. In total 2,832 troops from across Britain’s armed services are enjoying flexible working arrangements, figures by a newspaper outlet have shown. The MoD has been actively trying to give its service personnelContinue reading “Thousands Of Members Of The Armed Forces Continue To Work From Home”
Another Jab Appears To Have Been Taken At The Royal Family By Prince Harry
Prince Harry has claimed he didn’t have a support network after returning from serving in Afghanistan and his trauma dating back to his mother Princess Diana’s death was ‘never discussed’, in another obvious swipe at the Royal Family. The Duke of Sussex launched his new ‘Heart Of Invictus’ series on Netflix, and is at theContinue reading “Another Jab Appears To Have Been Taken At The Royal Family By Prince Harry”
King’s Guard Breaks Protocol In A Heartwarming Moment
https://youtube.com/shorts/6iQUO_KNKM4 Adorable footage shows the moment the King’s Guard made a rare break in protocol to nod at a little fan sporting his own miniature livery and bearskin. Frank, who adores soldiers, received a special nod from one of the troops who greeted him at St James’ Palace. The child watched in amazement as heContinue reading “King’s Guard Breaks Protocol In A Heartwarming Moment”
It Never Occurred To Us That He Would Carry The Coffin Of The Queen
The mother of one of the Queen’s pallbearers said she was beyond proud of her son and had no idea that he would be carrying Her Majesty’s coffin until she saw images of the rehearsal online. David Sanderson, from Morpeth, Northumberland, was one of the eight soldiers from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards to beContinue reading “It Never Occurred To Us That He Would Carry The Coffin Of The Queen”
Sarah-Jane Mee Reveals She Wept As She Walked Out Of The Sky News Studio
Sky News presenter Sarah Jane Mee has demonstrated how having a baby has altered the way she responds to hard-hitting news reports. The news anchor, 43, from East Sussex, has told how her life has totally changed since she turned 40, going from single and carefree, to engaged and a stepmother to her partner BenContinue reading “Sarah-Jane Mee Reveals She Wept As She Walked Out Of The Sky News Studio”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 