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Council Urged To Fly The Flag

Thurrock Labour MP Andrew Mackinlay has urged Thurrock Council to participate in the Fly A Flag For Our Armed Forces by flying a specially designed flags from municipal buildings for a week commencing on 22 June 2009.  The week has been … Continue reading

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Rage Of Protest Against Anglian Regiment

A homecoming march by soldiers returning from Iraq was today marred by ugly scenes after Muslim anti-war protesters hurled abuse at parading soldiers. Around 20 men in Islamic dress yelled ‘terrorists’ and held placards denouncing the soldiers as ‘butchers of … Continue reading

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Ockendon Soldier Earns His Stripes

A SOUTH Ockendon soldier will be promoted to full Corporal after completing a gruelling two-week Junior Command Leadership Management Course (JCLM). Lance Corporal Matthew Greenhill completed the course, which included simulated attacks on enemy positions in freezing temperatures. Lance Corporal, … Continue reading

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