Rochdale welcomes WW1 march ►
18.08.2014Hundreds of onlookers gathered on the streets of Rochdale as the town welcomed the final stage of an historical re-enactment marking 100 years since t...
Alpha Training at Altcar ►
11.08.2014Aspiring recruits from across the region started their Army careers by successfully completing the consolidated Trained Soldier Course (Alpha) with th...
The Reserve Forces Act ►
08.08.2014Since 2003 over 26,000 Reservists have been mobilised including for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, Reservists haven’t been able to dep...
World Record Breakers ►
31.07.2014School children from across Sefton have set a new World Record to commemorate the start of the First World War.To mark Sefton’s First World War ...
North West businesses honoured by Armed Forces ►
31.07.2014North West companies ranging from a motor manufacturer to a construction company were honoured at the first ever Armed Forces Business Awards.More tha...
Historic Squadron has a bright future ►
24.07.2014It has been a busy year at 146 (Northwich) Squadron ATC. Not only have the staff and cadets enjoyed the numerous events and activities involved in bei...
Air Cadets at Stockport Armed Forces Day ►
21.07.2014Three of the Stockport based Air Cadet Squadrons joined forces to promote the work of the Air Training Corps at Stockport Armed Forces Day in Edgeley ...
Local hero from Lytham St Annes honoured by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant ►
04.07.2014An adult volunteer with the Air Cadets based in Lytham St Annes has been honoured by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant at the annual presentation of the...
Simon Weston OBE flies the flag for Armed Forces Day ►
01.07.2014Simon Weston OBE was guest of honour at a business event at Rochdale Town Hall last week attended by over 300 guests comprising businesses, veterans, ...