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All six Royal Navy destroyers in port amid heightened tensions with Russia

The Defence Select Committee warned in December 2021 that availability of the ships was a ‘major cause for concern’.

The Independent UK

Royal Navy tasked with stopping 100% of migrants trying to cross the Channel

Critics say that is such a tall order it will be impossible to deliver - and should not be the Navy’s job anyway.

Daily Mirror

Royal Navy aircraft carrier returns to Portsmouth home base

Well-wishers lined the harbour walls to welcome HMS Prince of Wales into Portsmouth Naval Base.

The Independent UK

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Aspiring sailor left Royal Navy after experiencing homophobia 'day in day out'

William Gills story comes after the government's announcement to review the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexual personnel in the military

Liverpool Echo

Royal Navy warship tracking two Russian naval vessels in English Channel

The Royal Navy's HMS Argyle is monitoring two Russian naval ships that have headed through the English Channel as tensions remain strained over Vladimir Putin's build up of troops on the Ukraine border

Daily Mirror

Royal Navy warship monitors Russian vessels in English Channel

The Ministry of Defence described the operation as a ‘normal response’

The Independent UK

Royal Navy engineer locked up after drunken Chinese takeaway punch-up over noodles

Petty Officer Kris Cullerton hit colleague Zeek Bowen after comment about £7 vermicelli

Wales Online

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Suspicious package that sparked Glasgow bomb scare confirmed as 'not a viable device'

Police, fire crews and a Royal Navy bomb squad descended on Milnbank Street in Dennistoun.

Daily Record

Tonga volcano: Royal Navy vessel arrives in country carrying UK aid

The Royal Navy’s offshore patrol vessel, HMS Spey, docked on Wednesday carrying vital supplies.

The Independent UK

Royal Navy ship sent to volcano-hit Tonga as international relief efforts ramp up

The Royal Navy's offshore patrol vessel, HMS Spey, is set to arrive in Tonga in the next few days bringing water and medical supplies for islands hit by the volcanic eruption and tsunami

Daily Mirror

Dundee university graduate makes Royal Navy history by becoming the first ever female admiral

Jude Terry was promoted on HMS Victory, in Portsmouth, after nearly 25 years service.

Daily Record

Royal Navy 'shatters century-old glass ceiling' with appointment of first female admiral

Jude Terry expects more women to follow in her footsteps – and reach higher ranks

Wales Online

Sending in the Royal Navy is not the answer to small boat migration in the Channel

The Home Office has announced a plan to bring in the Royal Navy to take charge of policing the English Channel after the number of migrants attempting the crossing in small boats tripled in 2021. Full details of the plan have not been revealed, but appear to involve the navy…

The Conversation

Royal Navy seaman wrote letter to his mum four days after sinking Bismarck ship

Lieutenant Aubrey Hollick served on HMS Dorsetshire which took part in the infamous destruction of the feared German battleship on May 27, 1941. He wrote a letter home to his mum four days later

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Wales Online

'Brighton cat killer' Steve Bouquet dies while serving prison sentence

The former Royal Navy gunner was jailed last year in relation to the deaths of nine cats and injuries to seven more

The Independent UK

Royal Navy veteran dubbed ‘Brighton cat killer’ dies

Security guard Steve Bouquet was jailed last year in relation to the deaths of nine cats and injuries to seven more.

The Independent UK

Navy involved in ‘Operation Dog’s Dinner’ to tackle migrant crossing, MPs hear

Ministers came under fire from some on their backbenches.

Daily Mirror

Defence chiefs deny Royal Navy to aggressively use warships for migrant crisis

A senior source has revealed sailors will take a "hands-off" approach after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered

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The Independent UK

Questions over plan for Royal Navy to take charge of tackling migrant crossings

Critics branded the plan ‘cruel and inhumane’ and raised concerns about the Royal Navy being diverted from other priorities.

Daily Mirror

Fury as Priti Patel sends warships to tackle Channel boats in 'Partygate distraction'

The Tory Home Secretary confirmed the Royal Navy will be sent into the Channel - as a charity accused Boris Johnson of 'trying to protect his own career by bullying defenceless people'

Wales Online

Royal Navy sailor jailed after stealing SBS watches to sell on eBay

The dive watches have been key pieces of kit for specialist UK forces

The Guardian - UK

Royal Navy unlikely to pursue Channel refugee ‘pushback’ policy

Military preparing options for No 10 but use of warships to turn back refugees seen as disproportionate

The Guardian - UK

BBC calls licence decision ‘disappointing’ after Nadine Dorries confirms two-year fee freeze – as it happened

Culture secretary rebuked by Speaker for tweeting announcement on Sunday as BBC says decision will impact on programming

Liverpool Echo

Neil Emerson inquest - an apology

Echo reported on inquest of former Royal Navy officer

Daily Record

Scotland set for arrival of £100million stealth jets which boast devastating firepower and fly at 1200mph

The jets will have the ability to make vertical take-offs and landings from Clyde-built aircraft carriers.

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