Military

LOOKING BACK

Lt-Col Thomas Garrett's court suit

A mysterious red velvet suit for a North Yorkshire soldier turns up in Cornwall

RAF Pilot Rick Offord flying into RAF Leeming.

RAF Pilot Rick Offord flying into RAF Leeming.

North Yorkshire RAF base warns residents of months of extra flying including at night

Officer Cadet Emily Pollard of Darlington with Leeds UOTC is point person in the trenches

Officer Cadet Emily Pollard of Darlington with Leeds UOTC is point person in the trenches

Darlington student swaps lectures for military training in trenches

Zoe Utley, head of collections at the Green Howards Museum, with Lt Donald Bell's holed battle bowler

Zoe Utley, head of collections at the Green Howards Museum, with Lt Donald Bell's holed battle bowler

Two footballing heroes: one a Quakers legend but the other other never kicked a ball

The Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan 2001-2021

The Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan 2001-2021

North East paratroopers honoured in new Afghanistan war book

Soldiers from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery fire a 21 gun salute in York Museum Gardens to celebrate Queen Camilla’s Birthday.

Soldiers from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery fire a 21 gun salute in York Museum Gardens to celebrate Queen Camilla’s Birthday.

£12.3m investment in sports facilities unveiled at Queen's birthday gun salute

A programme of conservation works has been completed at Richmond’s Friary Gardens war memorial to halt its deterioration and safeguard it as a lasting symbol of the sacrifices made by the town’s community during two world wars

A programme of conservation works has been completed at Richmond’s Friary Gardens war memorial to halt its deterioration and safeguard it as a lasting symbol of the sacrifices made by the town’s community during two world wars

North Yorkshire war memorial restored to honour fallen for future generations

An artist's impression of Donald Bell using his sporting skills to win the Victoria Cross

An artist's impression of Donald Bell using his sporting skills to win the Victoria Cross

How a professional footballer 'fluked' a VC on the Somme with a cricket delivery

Northallerton marked the start of Armed Forces Week with a flag-raising ceremony at the Town Hall, led by the Mayor of Northallerton, Councillor Andrew Hugill

Northallerton marked the start of Armed Forces Week with a flag-raising ceremony at the Town Hall, led by the Mayor of Northallerton, Councillor Andrew Hugill

Flag raised in Northallerton to mark start of Armed Forces Week

Members of Darlington Round Table presented Darlington Air Cadets with £1,500 to help their own flight simulator

Members of Darlington Round Table presented Darlington Air Cadets with £1,500 to help their own flight simulator

Santa’s Sleigh donation helps Darlington air cadets’ dreams take flight

The Elysium Memorial, believed to be the UK’s first memorial dedicated to Armed Forces veterans lost to suicide after service, arrrived at the National Memorial Arboretum after a journey from Leyburn in North Yorkshire

The Elysium Memorial, believed to be the UK’s first memorial dedicated to Armed Forces veterans lost to suicide after service, arrrived at the National Memorial Arboretum after a journey from Leyburn in North Yorkshire

Yorkshire‑made memorial to veterans lost to suicide reaches national arboretum

A detailed first-hand account of a 19th-century shipwreck is one of many militia memorabilia items going up for

A detailed first-hand account of a 19th-century shipwreck is one of many militia memorabilia items going up for

Shipwreck survivor’s letter among rare items in North Yorkshire auction

Master James Blenkiron with the successful recipients of the awards. Also pictured is the Mayor of Richmond Councillor Carl Tate and Clerk to the Company Russell Lord

Master James Blenkiron with the successful recipients of the awards. Also pictured is the Mayor of Richmond Councillor Carl Tate and Clerk to the Company Russell Lord

Company of Fellmongers present awards to Royal Yorkshire Regiment members

The bearer party, composed of serving personnel from RAF Halton, carry Squadron Leader Fidler to the graveside

The bearer party, composed of serving personnel from RAF Halton, carry Squadron Leader Fidler to the graveside

Great Ayton RAF pilot who was gunned down over France in WW2 buried 86 years later

Antony Prince with his authoritative book Forged in War Ripon Camp 1914 to 1919, pictured at Hell Wath Tim Flanagan of the Rejoicing in Ripon blog for Ripon BID

Antony Prince with his authoritative book Forged in War Ripon Camp 1914 to 1919, pictured at Hell Wath Tim Flanagan of the Rejoicing in Ripon blog for Ripon BID

Volunteers sought to help unearth vast WW1 camp in North Yorkshire

Ben Haslam and his wife Alice at Meydan Racecourse

Ben Haslam and his wife Alice at Meydan Racecourse

North Yorkshire racehorse owner describes moments missiles intercepted in Dubai

The tower block can be seen on fire in the background

The tower block can be seen on fire in the background

Darlington racehorse trainer describes missile strike on residential area in Bahrain

RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire has raised more than £950 for Yorkshire Cancer Research after choosing the charity due to the personal impact of cancer on staff, including Squadron Leader Kate Moore from Ripon

RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire has raised more than £950 for Yorkshire Cancer Research after choosing the charity due to the personal impact of cancer on staff, including Squadron Leader Kate Moore from Ripon

RAF Leeming staff unite to raise funds for Yorkshire cancer charity

Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi Sunak has backed Northallerton Citizens Advice’s bid to become a recognised veterans’ support centre under the VALOUR scheme

Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi Sunak has backed Northallerton Citizens Advice’s bid to become a recognised veterans’ support centre under the VALOUR scheme

Rishi Sunak backs Northallerton bid to become veterans support hub

Rose garden at St Eloy's Church, Great Smeaton

Rose garden at St Eloy's Church, Great Smeaton

North Yorkshire church remembers veteran suicides by growing memorial rose garden

Members of the six North Yorkshire Rotary clubs celebrate the successful loading of the shipment prior to dispatch

Members of the six North Yorkshire Rotary clubs celebrate the successful loading of the shipment prior to dispatch

Six North Yorkshire Rotary clubs fund shipment of medical equipment to Ukraine

Fifteen veterans of the elite Parachute Regiment completed their annual 10-mile TAB (tactical approach to battle) in Ingleby Greenhow, joined by honorary Swedish Army member Captain (Dr) George Sinclair, showcasing endurance and camaraderie

Fifteen veterans of the elite Parachute Regiment completed their annual 10-mile TAB (tactical approach to battle) in Ingleby Greenhow, joined by honorary Swedish Army member Captain (Dr) George Sinclair, showcasing endurance and camaraderie

Brothers in arms push through 'killer slope' during nerve-wracking military trek

The Green Howards Museum in Richmond is hosting a festive centrepiece workshop on Saturday, December 13, offering guests the chance to create dried floral arrangements for their Christmas tables.

The Green Howards Museum in Richmond is hosting a festive centrepiece workshop on Saturday, December 13, offering guests the chance to create dried floral arrangements for their Christmas tables.

Cultural attractions

North Yorkshire museum offers chance to create a Christmas centrepiece for your home

Lynne Catena’s uncle, Arthur Pearce, who was killed in WWII during the North Africa campaign in 1941. This picture was taken before the war, so he would likely be in his early 20s, and dressed for a military tattoo

Lynne Catena’s uncle, Arthur Pearce, who was killed in WWII during the North Africa campaign in 1941. This picture was taken before the war, so he would likely be in his early 20s, and dressed for a military tattoo

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Memories of those who never returned from war still shape families today

Plans to add two more barracks to Catterick Garrison have been approved.

Plans to add two more barracks to Catterick Garrison have been approved.

Plans for new barracks at Catterick Garrison given the green light

The award citation described the school as 'truly at the heart of the Station community'

The award citation described the school as 'truly at the heart of the Station community'

RAF Leeming Primary School wins Local Champion Award

Sixth former Henry Porter stirred powerful emotions when he played the Last Post at Ripon Grammar School’s Remembrance Day service

Sixth former Henry Porter stirred powerful emotions when he played the Last Post at Ripon Grammar School’s Remembrance Day service

Sixth former plays Last Post on great-grandfather's bugle at Remembrance Day service

Bugler Tom Staley plays The Last Post at Barnard Castle School’s Service ofRemembrance

Bugler Tom Staley plays The Last Post at Barnard Castle School’s Service ofRemembrance

Barnard Castle School remembers its fallen heroes on Remembrance Day

Veterans, families, and community representatives mark the 80th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster crash on Beamsley Beacon

Veterans, families, and community representatives mark the 80th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster crash on Beamsley Beacon

Community and veterans honour Canadian aircrew at 80th anniversary service

Marnie Swainston, 11, sat in her great-grandfather's Spitfire in Durham.

Marnie Swainston, 11, sat in her great-grandfather's Spitfire in Durham.

Darlington girl sits in great-grandad’s Spitfire on Remembrance Sunday

The Green Howards Museum in Richmond has unveiled a powerful

The Green Howards Museum in Richmond has unveiled a powerful

North Yorkshire museum unveils window transformed into Remembrance tribute

The art deco memorial, designed by Percy Metcalfe, to 2nd Lt Robert Pulleine in Easby church

The art deco memorial, designed by Percy Metcalfe, to 2nd Lt Robert Pulleine in Easby church

The remarkable art deco memorial that celebrates a soldier from the First World War

Remembrance Sunday at Coatham Road Social Club and the Cenotaph on Coatham Road, Redcar

Remembrance Sunday at Coatham Road Social Club and the Cenotaph on Coatham Road, Redcar

Where services are taking place this Remembrance Sunday across Redcar and Cleveland

A jet flying over the skies.

A jet flying over the skies.

Military to conduct night flying exercise across North East and North Yorkshire

Before and after restoration

Before and after restoration

North East war memorial restored just in time for Remembrance Sunday

From left, Regional Commander Northern England and the Isle of Man Tom Knowles along with Andy Barker, Martin Perks, Poppy Bean and Mark Blackbourn of The Vehicle Group and North Yorkshire Lord-Lieutenant Jo Ropner

From left, Regional Commander Northern England and the Isle of Man Tom Knowles along with Andy Barker, Martin Perks, Poppy Bean and Mark Blackbourn of The Vehicle Group and North Yorkshire Lord-Lieutenant Jo Ropner

North Yorkshire company honoured for backing armed forces community

A row of RAF military jets

A row of RAF military jets

Residents advised of evening aircraft activity over North East and Yorkshire

Malik Bunton was found dead at RAF Leeming in July 2023

Malik Bunton was found dead at RAF Leeming in July 2023

RAF criticised over death of serviceman, 21, at North Yorkshire base

An artist's impression of the new Catterick Integrated care Campus

An artist's impression of the new Catterick Integrated care Campus

NHS bosses work on plan for civilians to get dental treatment at new health centre

The Old Bailey, where the case was heard

The Old Bailey, where the case was heard

Trial date set for North Yorkshire soldier on 'homemade cannon' charge

A photo taken by my dad in 1979 on our visit to the Somme battlefields. I’m not sure which cemetery it is, but it is possibly that of the Yorkshire Regiment. Please feel free to tell me if you recognise it.

A photo taken by my dad in 1979 on our visit to the Somme battlefields. I’m not sure which cemetery it is, but it is possibly that of the Yorkshire Regiment. Please feel free to tell me if you recognise it.

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Was there a maximum number of family members who could serve in same WW1 regiment

Two RAF jets in the skies

Two RAF jets in the skies

One more week of military exercises involving 90 jets over skies of region

Two week military exercise involving 90 jets to happen over skies of the region

Andrew Marriott, right, with his twin brother, Simon, who surprised him by turning up at the Bay Horse in Heighington to support him

Andrew Marriott, right, with his twin brother, Simon, who surprised him by turning up at the Bay Horse in Heighington to support him

Secret surprise at Darlington pub for twin brother on 420-mile memorial walk

Veterans from Teesside Parachute Regiment Association, alongside Middlesbrough PRA & Tyneside PRA mark the anniversary of the Warrenpoint ambush in Northern Ireland

Veterans from Teesside Parachute Regiment Association, alongside Middlesbrough PRA & Tyneside PRA mark the anniversary of the Warrenpoint ambush in Northern Ireland

Veterans honour Stockton Para killed in Northern Ireland ambush

Representatives from DIO, Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron, Morgan Sindall and Aecom at the ground breaking ceremony

Representatives from DIO, Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron, Morgan Sindall and Aecom at the ground breaking ceremony

Construction underway on new headquarters at North Yorkshire RAF base

The company's factory in Stanhope, Weardale

The company's factory in Stanhope, Weardale

County Durham tank track maker signs new multi-million-pound deal with British Army

Tributes to soldier, 19, who died at North Yorkshire army base in 'training session'

Tributes to soldier, 19, who died at North Yorkshire army base in 'training session'

Tributes to soldier, 19, who died in 'training session' at North Yorkshire Army base

Jan Cox, Jan Cox, defence relationship manager for the MoD presenting award to business founder Universal Tankers' founder Simon Gunn

Jan Cox, Jan Cox, defence relationship manager for the MoD presenting award to business founder Universal Tankers' founder Simon Gunn

North Yorkshire company receives top honour from Ministry of Defence

A rare up-close look at the Chinook helicopter has been captured after landing at the RAF Leeming base in North Yorkshire

A rare up-close look at the Chinook helicopter has been captured after landing at the RAF Leeming base in North Yorkshire

Rare up-close glimpse of RAF helicopter after it's spotted landing at base

The silhouettes, silent with their heads bowed, at the British Normandy Memorial overlooking Gold Beach and the spot where Stan Hollis and the Green Howards came ashore on D-Day

The silhouettes, silent with their heads bowed, at the British Normandy Memorial overlooking Gold Beach and the spot where Stan Hollis and the Green Howards came ashore on D-Day

Visiting the beaches of Normandy to see how North East VC winner is remembered

RAF warns of 'increased overnight activity' in parts of North Yorkshire this week

Among those in attendance was 99-year-old Dennis Wears, believed to be the oldest veteran at the event

Among those in attendance was 99-year-old Dennis Wears, believed to be the oldest veteran at the event

Crowds gather to celebrate Armed Forces Day in North East town

Redcar will host the 20th Armed Forces Day featuring a parade, ceremony, and entertainment to honor current and former military personnel.

Redcar will host the 20th Armed Forces Day featuring a parade, ceremony, and entertainment to honor current and former military personnel.

Armed Forces Day to be celebrated with parade and entertainment