Senior officer killed in Moscow blast
A senior Russian general has been killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow, underscoring the continued vulnerability of high-ranking military figures nearly.
Defence
Politics
World Affairs
Defence
People
Deaf soldier joins lawsuit for British troops against US supplier of ‘faulty’ combat earplugs
A former British Army mortar platoon soldier now forced to wear hearing aids today told how he is joining thousands of other troops.
Business News
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Jobs
Multi-sector jobs agency Starting Point Recruitment celebrates its most successful year
Based in Walsall and Birmingham, SPR got 1,100 people into work in 2025 A West Midlands recruitment firm landed nearly 50% more people.
Birmingham
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Defence
Birmingham enterprise group honoured for raising £25,000 for British Army charity
One Thousand Trades Group recognised for ongoing support for Army Benevolent Fund Birmingham-based One Thousand Trades Group (OTTG) has been publicly recognised for.
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Leadership
Sutton Coldfield
OBE for Captain Jay Singh-Sohal recognising his services to Commonwealth Commemoration
An Army reservist who founded the UK’s first memorial to Sikhs who served in the World Wars today received an OBE. Captain Jay.
Birmingham
Defence
Leadership
Room at haven for injured military veterans named ‘Everest’ by Armed Forces Minister
Al Carns went from London to the top of Everest and back in just six-and-a-half days Minister for the Armed Forces Al Carns.
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News
World Affairs
Ukraine-Russia peace talks face rising strain amid evolving US positions
Russia’s position in the grinding war in Ukraine is entering a more precarious phase as Washington and Kyiv finalise a new, slimmed-down 19-point.
Defence
Events
The Structural Battery Company named Defence Innovator of the Year 2025
The Bedford-based Structural Battery Company was tonight named “Defence Innovator of the Year” at the 2025 Innovation Awards. The prestigious accolade was announced.
Birmingham
Defence
People
Viewpoint
Remembrance: Sergeant John ‘Jonah’ Jones, A Castle Bromwich Hero (2005)
Today, November 20, we pause to remember and honour the life and sacrifice of a brave soldier from the West Midlands: Sergeant John.
Defence
People
Homeless veterans move into Morgan House, named after tragic Sam Morgan
Healthier Heroes opens Morgan House, on Teeside, for homeless veterans Nineteen homeless military veterans are today moving into Morgan House, a newly opened.