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They marched with pride

1:50pm Friday 23rd October 2009

THOUSANDS waving Union flags lined the streets of Southampton to show their support and gratitude to the men and women of 17 Port and Maritime Regiment.

Troops given giant welcome home

2:00pm Thursday 22nd October 2009

HAMPSHIRE residents have been issued a rallying cry to turn out in force today and give local soldiers a giant welcome home.

Medal for hero executed by the IRA 30 years ago

6:10pm Wednesday 21st October 2009

FOR more than 30 years they struggled to understand their father’s execution at the hands of terrorists.

Small price to pay to support our troops

11:05am Tuesday 20th October 2009

FOR the brave soldiers who risked their lives in Afghanistan, it was a small thing to ask.

Salute our armed forces this week

6:50pm Monday 19th October 2009

THEY braved the horrors of the Second World War and other traumatic conflicts of the 20th century.

Public support is vital for our troops

5:15pm Thursday 15th October 2009

A HAMPSHIRE soldier wounded in the line of duty says the public cannot underestimate how important their support is for returning troops.