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Ex-Royal Marine who confided in friend that he skips meals so his son can eat overwhelmed after receiving food parcels

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Heather Campbell - November 14, 2022

AN EX-ROYAL Marine who told his friend that he skips meals so his son can eat has been left overwhelmed after being delivered boxes...

Five medals for war hero – 40 years after he died

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Peter Laing - April 9, 2015

THE sister of a modest war hero has finally collected her brother’s five medals - more than 70 years after they were earned and...

Veteran’s Secretary appeals for families to claim medals

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Peter Laing - April 7, 2015

Veteran’s Secretary Keith Brown is appealing to the families of World War Two veterans to claim medals honouring their family members. This year marks the...

Medals stolen from Edinburgh’s Roman Eagle Lodge

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Deadline News Journalist - March 7, 2012

MEDALS worth thousands of pounds have been stolen in Edinburgh. The medals were stolen from the Roman Eagle Lodge in Johnston Terrace, sometime between February...

Soldiers honoured for bravery in Afghanistan

Deadline News Journalist - September 24, 2010

By Amanda MacMillan SCOTS-based soldiers have been honoured for acts of bravery while serving on a tough six-month tour of Afghanistan. The soldiers, all from the...