U.K. Falklland Military Exercises 'Provoke' Argentina
Argentina said next week's drills would include misssile launches and were part of a "pattern" of "hostile acts"
The British Ambssador in Buenos Aires has been summoned by Argentina's Deputy Foreign Minister , who will protest over the "new show of military force"
But the U.K. Foreign Office dissmissed the claims as "fanciful" and said the exercises were mostly routine , Argentina lays claim to the islands and said the U.K. planned to conduct the exercises on "occupied Argentine territory" between April 14th and the 27th
Last year Falkland islander's took part in a referendum , voting 1,513 to 3 to remain a British overseas Territory
Royal Marines Launch Final Attack As Part Of Joint Exercise
As the Fog cleared on the damp fields of Edingham Castle in Dumfries and Galloway , Scotland, The Royal Marines of 40 Commando made themselfs ready to launch their final attack
Moving around the civilan population , they began to attack the enemy who had set up camp and who had also prepared for the assult
Firing blank rounds and dummy grenades , the Marines launched the full might of the Taunton based unit at their prey , pushing themselves forward and ensuring the enemy had nowhere to go
As part of the scenario which falls under Exercise Joint Warrior , there were also civilan casulties that need treatment and fleeing citizens that required protection
As well as testing their Battlfield capabilities , Exercise Joint Warrior ensures that the Royal Marines of the overarching Brigade 3 Commando , are fully tested in their core amphibious skills
Exercise Joint Warrior involved all three services , but is Eurpoe's largest naval exercise , more than 34 warships are taking part from the U.K. , U.S. , Netherlands , France , Denmark , Turkey and Norway , with the aim to test thehigh rediness of the forces involved and the range of capabilities available for short notice operations across the globe , Exercises end April 11th
RAF Lossiemouth's 'Dambuster's' Squadron Is Disbanded
The RAF's 'Dambuster' squadron which has been based at Lossiemouth in Moray is being disbanded as it's Tornado aircraft are withdrawn from service
The famous 617 Squadron will be reformed in 2016 , at its new location RAF Marham in Norfolk , it will become the first RAF squadron to fly a new stealth fighter known as the Lightning II
The aircraft shall be jointly operated by the Royal Air force and Royal Navy Fleet , Air Arm Pilots
5 Year Old , Given Bravery Award
Last Month Five Year Old Amaya Williams did as she was taught due to her Mum's Diabetic condition , after finding her Mum not responsive when she went in to waken her , the little girl , promptly went to the famlie's phone and promptly dialed 999 , she there apon proceded to calmly explain her Mum's medical problem to the Emergency Operator
For those actions the young girl has been awarded an Award for Bravery
Perhaps her pocket money should go up a few pence
A New £ Coin
A new Pound coin maybe on the way , in a bid to crack down on fraud ,but do you have a fake in your wallet?
A survey The Royal Mint undertook in November 2013 , found that the rate of counterfeit UK £ 1 coins in circulation at the time had risen from two point seven four percent to three point zero four percent
Harrogate Building Ablaze
A fire has ravaged through the Prezzo Restaurant and a number of ajoining buildings in Harrogate
At around 11:30 G.M.T. 18/3/14 the fire service were called out to the Prezzo restaurant onn Albert Street , following a report of a fire in the extraction ducting from the kitchens
Albert Street was closed , and the incident was quickly esculated as further fire engines were requested the fire was initially tacked by firefighters who entered the building wearing breathing apparatus
Due to the layout of the building they had difficulty in locating the source of the fire , the fire was also spreading in the ducting to other floors of the building
Smoke was also starting to come from the first floor of the neighbouring building this was above the pizza express , tht was part way through a refurbishment
At it's peak around 18 fire vehicles attended along with police and ambulance
Show Your Support , Host An Armed Forces Day 2014 Event
Plans are fully underway for the 6th annual Armed Forces Day , on Saturday 28th June , and we want you to show your support for our forces and veterans , by applying for funding to host your very own event
Funding is available from the Ministry Of Defence to assist with your festivities , and anyone may submit an application , a sum up to and including £ 10,000 is available , providing the M.O.D. funding accounts for no more than 50% of the total event cost , previous years have seen bids for a few hundred £'s to assist smaller events , to thousands of £'s to support larger events
Royal Marines Help Stave Off Flood Waters
Reserve Soldiers from the seventh battalion , the `rifles' have deployed to Kennet and Avon canal at the request of local authorities to provide flood relief assistance
An electrical sub-station near Burghfield , south of Reading was at risk from the canal
The troops deployed alongside members of Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service carried over six hundred sandbags during a ninety minute period , whilst in knee deep mud , in order to hold back the waters
Royal Marines Headed To Somerset For Aid in Flooded Areas
In a storm of Biblical scale quofed Britain's PM David Cameron , about a storm not seen in thr British Isles , since 1766 , nicknamed Stormageddon, with winds as high as 80 mph and it is said waves as high as 75 feet , Her Majesties Royal Marines are headed to the South West to aid civilians with flooding , there have been more than five hundred storm warnings already , while other parts of the globe are praying for rain , the Briton's of Somerset are hoping for dry weather
Only 5,000 For Sale
This Offically licenced by the B.B.C. , worldwide limited edition of just 5,000 , extremely exclusive , first of an upcoming fine coin series , is 99.9% fine silver, Commemertive Tribute to the Doctor's iconic enemy the Dalek , now on sale 32.60 diameter 1/2 ounce silver @ http://www.Downies.com , next month look out for Weeping Angels Coin ,Available in March 2014
Newly Minted
In conjunction with the BBC and the New Zealand Mint , this one ounce coin (Legal Tender under the Authority of Nire Island) is being released to the public, it Commemorates BBC's Long Running Programme's 50th Anniversery , Price £'s sterling 1,566.00 pounds , U.S. $ 2,500.00
A Silver one ounce coin (in commertive T.A.R.D.I.S. packaging is a bit less @ about 100.00£'s