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The Princess Royal leaves a lasting impression during a visit to Cadet careers fair in Northampton

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal left young Cadets and Volunteers with memories for life as she visited a unique careers fair in Northampton.

Head of Estate bids farewell after more than 40 years’ service to Defence

Martin Capewell, our Head of Estate and a long-serving public servant to Defence, will be semi-retiring at the end of 2025.

Reservists from 64 Squadron deployed on Ex SHERDAL TOTAL.

Army Reserves tasked with tackling cyber threats on ‘new frontline’

A new mission has been assigned to Reserve Soldiers from Nottingham to help the UK combat emerging online threats.

The Mercian Regiment plays a vital role in providing combat power during armed conflicts and peacetime operations.

Nottinghamshire Army Reservists take part in NATO training exercise with Croatian Armed Forces.

Soldiers from 4 MERCIAN, an Army Reserve Regiment with bases in Mansfield and Bulwell, recently participated in Exercise SAVA STAR in Croatia.

Fletch stands beside a large crate filled with Cadet kits inside a warehouse.

The unsung heroes of Cadet Annual Camps

Almost 500 Cadets from across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland (LNR) embarked on a remarkable journey during their 2025 Annual Camp at Otterburn this August. But, keeping the whole operation running smoothly takes far more than meets the eye.

A user scrolls through the new East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association website on a mobile phone.

A modern new platform to better champion Defence

East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association has today unveiled a brand new website, complete with a full re-design and an upgraded unit finder tool.

South Kesteven District Council gathers local businesses for military skills symposium

Local businesses were invited onto the grounds of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Lincolnshire, on Reserves Day to find out why employing members of the Armed Forces community could be beneficial to their business and, crucially, how to recruit them.

Frank Bruno’s boxing charity makes fresh Armed Forces pledge

Former world heavyweight-boxing champion Frank Bruno MBE has re-affirmed his charity’s support for the Armed Forces.

Skills, staff and social responsibility: Thriving military network is a force multiplier at Derbyshire Constabulary

When he transferred to Derbyshire Constabulary in 2022, Simon Blatchly made it his mission to recruit more Reservists and Service-Leavers.