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Birmingham medics face battle to help injured soldiers beat flesh-eating bug

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:03:00 GMT

BRITISH troops returning from Afghanistan are being struck down by a dangerous flesh-eating bug that can lead to disfigurement.

Birmingham Mail Badge of Honour: Revealing life for Midland soldiers in Afghanistan

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:10:00 GMT

LANCE Corporal Paul Dorrell, from Sheldon’s 4 Mercian regiment, was sent out to Afghanistan for six months in 2009 with 29 other soldiers from the TA.

Meet war hero in the Midlands

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:05:00 GMT

THE most injured soldier to survive the conflict in Afghanistan is coming to Worcestershire to inspire people with disabilities and health problems.

Birmingham Mail's Badge of Honour: What it is and how to nominate

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:00:00 GMT

THE Birmingham Mail Badge of Honour campaign recognises the dedication of our armed forces by giving readers the chance to nominate their military heroes for an award.

Baha Mousa scandal: Ex Wednesbury priest Peter Madden 'facing church probe' into Iraqi's death

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:50:00 GMT

A MIDLAND priest is said to be “under investigation by church authorities” over his role in the death of an Iraqi hotel receptionist at the hands of UK soldiers.

TA needs 500 new recruits from West Midlands

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ARMY chiefs have launched a new recruitment drive in a bid to attract hundreds more ‘part-time’ soldiers in the West Midlands.

Why I joined the Territorial army, by new Wolverhampton recruit

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:59:00 GMT

TEENAGER Jermal Simson joined the Territorial Army last month and he is backing the West Midlands recruitment campaign.

Solihull hero soldier thanked by rescued US pilot's family

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:59:00 GMT

THE family of a US airman who was rescued from the wreckage of a burning helicopter by a Royal Marine from Solihull say they will be “forever in his debt”.

British soldier injured in Afghanistan dies in Birmingham hospital

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:05:00 GMT

A British soldier fatally wounded in Afghanistan earlier this week has been named as Private Daniel Steven Prior from 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment.

Territorial Army recruits 'racially abused' in Bordesley

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:11:00 GMT

POLICE fear Midland Territorial Army recruits who claim they have been racially abused while wearing their uniforms are victims of hate crimes.