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Tag: Afghanistan

Hero soldier gets Mention in Despatches

A HEROIC soldier has been commended for his bravery and courage while serving in Afghanistan. Corporal Dean McMenamin, 22, was serving in the Royal Highland...

Guantanamo video game brings in Moazzam Begg

By Cara Sulieman A SCOTTISH firm is set to make millions from a computer game based on Guantanamo Bay. And they have brought in Moazzam Begg...

Brave troops caught up in political row

By ALEXANDER LAWRIE A POLITICAL row has erupted after a Scots councillor demanded his local marine unit be saluted for their bravery. The Royal Marines of...

Anti-war protestors demand troop withdrawal outside US Embassy

By Scott Shepherd ANTI-WAR protesters including veteran actor David Hayman demanded the withdrawal of British troops from Afghanistan yesterday but were moved on from demonstrating...

MOD has “responsibility” to help war vets

By Lauren Crooks THE Defence Secretary John Hutton yesterday admitted that the MoD had a “responsibility” to help war veterans injured or traumatised while fighting...

Black Watch soldier killed by gunfire in Afghanistan

by SHAUN MILNE BREAKING NEWS: A SCOTS soldier serving with The Black Watch has been killed in Afghanistan. The soldier, part of the 3rd Battalion The...

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