Royal Navy

A flag flies from one cable tie on the Rivergate Roundabout near the Town Hall

Councillor says sight of 'dirty and torn' flags tied to lampposts 'sickens' him

A flag flies from one cable tie on the Rivergate Roundabout near the Town Hall

No 'dishevelled' Union Flags removed from Peterborough lampposts by council

Whittlesey's New Road Primary School Year 6 pupil Jace receives his prize from World War II veteran Wally Newman, who turns 100 today (Christmas Eve) with headteacher Rob Litten

Pupils celebrate a World War II veteran who turns 100 on Christmas Eve

Peterborough will come together once more on Remembrance Sunday

Remembering those who protect our way of life

Peterborough train driver Andrew Johnson

Train driver praised after attack says actions were 'same as any other driver'

Main image: Peter Foxon, and inset: during his time serving for the Royal Navy in the Far East, and bottom inset: HMS Nith.

WATCH: Deeping Navy veteran's heart-wrenching memories of WWII captured on film

Jim Stott with his authentic 1940s police car at VE80 festival in Witton Park, Blackburn.

I restored an 88 year old police car that was dumped in a scrapyard

Peterborough Sea Cadets throughout the years.

Sea Cadets appeal for former members ahead of special reunion

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War were due to be going up for sale - including his Victoria Cross medal - but the lot has since been withdrawn.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal withdrawn from sale

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

A fighter jet fell off the side of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman while she was deployed in the Red Sea.

Expensive error: $70m rolls off aircraft carrier and into the sea

The WW2 bomb found by Adam Makewell and his son Cameron Makewell in the River Ure in Yorkshire.

Moment teenager crashes underwater drone into live 500kg WWII bomb

Russian state media fell for an outrageous April Fools joke that Britain was buying a new aircraft carrier and would name it HMS Prince Andrew.

Russia media falls for April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew

HMS Prince of Wales will soon be leaving Portsmouth and sail to the Indo-Pacific region as part of a major deployment. Here's all you need to know about her upcoming journey.

All you need to know about HMS Prince of Wales Indo-Pacific deployment

HMS Victory is being restored and a £45m project is currently underway to bring the former Royal Navy flagship back to her former glory. Lord Nelson's flagship is being regenerated with fresh timber and other additions.

Enlightening pictures of HMS Victory conservation - take the tour
Careful and considerate work is continuing to conserve HMS Victory and restore the Royal Navy flagship to her former glory.
Freddie Webb

Here are all the details about the Royal Marines Commandos Candidate Preparation Course, one of the main tasks you need to complete to become a Royal Marine.

Are you fit enough to conquer the Royal Marines Commando fitness test?

Here are all the details about the Royal Navy's Pre-Joining fitness test, and how you can beat it. Pictured are HMS Queen Elizabeth's ship's company take part in circuits in the hangar.

Challenging regime needed to beat the Royal Navy fitness test

John and Sandy Ellington – who have each received their 45-year Long Service Award from North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

Couple celebrates 90 years of service in NHS

(Photos: Getty Images)

Iconic business that worked on the Titanic enters administration

TS Guildenburg sea cadets and marine cadets reunion at the Customs House.

Sea Cadets reunion raises over £1500

Memories of the Sea Cadets in Peterborough.

All former Sea Cadets invited to reunion

HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth on July 30 after spending several months in Rosyth for repairs.

Time-lapse video shows HMS Queen Elizabeth heading back to sea

Royal Navy seizes £40m of cocaine from speed boat in drugs bust.

Watch: Royal Navy seizes £40m of cocaine from speed boat in drugs bust

Controlled bomb explosion in sea

Watch: Controlled explosion of undetonated WW2 bomb found in sea

Mystery as F-35 jet spotted at UK airport - diverting from carrier. (Photo: Joel Bland - @JoelBlandSport on X)

Breaking Mystery as F-35 jet spotted at UK airport - diverting from carrier

King Charles III

King Charles to receive Scottish crown jewels to mark coronation
King Charles is to be presented with the Scottish crown jewels during a ceremony in Edinburgh to mark the coronation.
Sam Johnson

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

John and Sandy Ellington.

NHS husband and wife celebrate 44 years at PCH - and 75 years of health service

Historic 1963 Rolex Submariner watch set to be auctioned on Friday May 12

Rare Rolex watch from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow could sell for over £45k

The coronation flypast could be cancelled due to bad weather

Coronation flypast given green light following weather concerns

Camilla Queen Consort: Get to know the wife of King Charles III

An RNLI life boat arrives back in port after taking part in a rescue mission in the English Channel.

Four people dead after small boat incident in English Channel

The display in Whittlesey is made of 200 handcrafted figures, many of whom are saluting (image: Paul Marriott Photography)

Armistice Day commemorated with display of handcrafted armed forces figures

11 jobs that don’t require a degree and how much you could earn

Students shone in the challenge

Peterborough students shine in Royal Navy gun competition

Ronald Swiffen funeral at Peterborough Crematorium attended by members of the Royal British Legion.

Guard of honour as Peterborough says final farewell to war veteran Ron

Garry is trying to find Ian, who is third from the right on the front row

Appeal launched to find former Royal Navy radio operator from Peterborough ahead...

Captain Ed Braycotton

New pilot joins lifesaving Magpas team

HMS Queen Elizabeth: How many have Covid on Navy flagship - and where is the Carrier Strike Group now? (Photo: PA)

HMS Queen Elizabeth: How many have Covid on Navy flagship - and where is the Car...

Prince Philip: all of the Duke of Edinburgh’s medals and decorations - and what they were awarded for (Photo by JOHN D MCHUGH/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Philip: all of the Duke of Edinburgh’s medals and decorations - and what ...

A WW2 postcard has arrived in the UK 77 years late - here’s what it said (Photo: Shutterstock)

A WW2 postcard has arrived in the UK 77 years late - here’s what it said

The team picked up the top prize

Budding Peterborough engineers win Royal Navy challenge

Tony aged 17

Tributes to Peterborough Second World War submariner and great grandfather

Julie Gibbs with the model of HMS Pheasant made by her father former Able Seaman Bernard Dowding.

Peterborough war veteran’s daughter makes emotional donation to commemorate VJ-D...

The TV presenter has since apologised for his comments (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s why SAS Who Dares Wins' Ant Middleton has ‘quit’ his Royal Navy role

Ferry passengers and the crew on both vessels were placed “in immediate danger," according to an official report (Photo: Shutterstock)

A passenger ferry nearly hit a nuclear submarine off the coast of Scotland - but...

How to explain World War Two to children - life for soldiers, and the Holocaust

Simon Cartwright

Submarine service helping Peterborough residents during coronavirus lockdown

Had tattoos previously affected your ability to sign up? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why the RAF has relaxed its policy on tattoos

Flt Lt Latchem and a student from 16 Sqn return from a sortie

Former Royal Navy pilot becomes instructor at RAF Wittering

George opens his presents

Veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Simon Stearman

Traffic officer who forfeited his driving licence when he lost his vision has ca...

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Red haired poppy collector Catherine Bennett. EMN-160111-154750009

Poppy Appeal set to launch in Peterborough