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Big defence projects are usually late and over budget – here's what we can learn from the build-up to WW2

UK defence minister Alex Chalk visited Rosyth shipyard in Fife, Scotland a few days ago to kick off construction on the second ship in a new class of frigates for the Royal Navy. The navy is buying five of these state-of-the-art Type 31 warships for active service by 2027.

The Conversation

Bomb squad swoop on Newton Mearns street as residents evacuated amid major police operation

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged disturbance.

Daily Record

Royal Navy opens investigation into contaminated drinking water incident

Most of HMS Portland sailors who were taken to hospital have been discharged and all are expected to make full recovery

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Royal Navy sailors hospitalized after drinking water on ship

A Royal Navy warship has returned to port in Britain after several sailors got sick from the vessel’s drinking water

The Independent UK

Water problem puts sailor in hospital and forces Royal Navy ship to return to base

A ROYAL Navy ship had to return to a naval base as a “precautionary measure” after an issue with the vessel’s fresh water systems, it has been…

The National (Scotland)

Royal Navy ship returns to base ‘after water onboard contaminated by mistake’

The ship returned to Portsmouth and the issue is being investigated.

The Independent UK

Royal Navy sailors in hospital after ‘wrong chemical’ added to ship’s water

Navy says HMS Portland sailors hospitalised as precaution after drinking accidentally contaminated water

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Royal Navy soldiers fall ill after drinking water ‘contaminated’ on HMS Portland

The frigate returned to the Portsmouth Naval base today

The Independent UK

Royal Navy sailors rushed to hospital after drinking contaminated water on HMS Portland

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed HMS Portland was forced to return to Portsmouth Naval Base following an issue with one of the warship's fresh water systems

Daily Mirror

Largest Royal Navy ship ever built sails through Welsh waters

The HMS Queen Elizabeth had a sea rendezvous with aircraft from an RAF base

Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

Royal Navy orders investigation into nuclear submarine repaired with glue

Botched fixes were made onoard HMS Vanguard, whose role is to carry the Trident ballistic missile system

The Independent UK

First-time metal detectorist tells of panic after finding WWI mortar bomb

Ryan Junor carried the explosive device, which he thought was a bottle, for a couple of hundred metres before realising what it might be.

The Independent UK

Schools and nurseries shut after unexploded bomb found by metal detectorist

The historic ordnance was found in Invergordon in the Highlands.

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The Guardian - UK

Royal Navy orders investigation into nuclear submarine ‘repaired with glue’

Claims made that broken bolts on HMS Vanguard’s reactor chamber were stuck on instead of replaced

Wales Online

Royal Navy probe after claims £88m Trident submarine nuclear reactor fault was fixed with super glue

'You can't cut corners with nuclear,' warns furious Navy source

The Independent UK

Home Office resumes responsibility for stopping small boat crossings

Boris Johnson handed leadership for operations in the Channel to the Royal Navy in an attempt to stem the flow of migrants.

Glasgow Live

New Glasgow promenade built out into River Clyde set to create more jobs

The former waterfront path at the Windmillcroft Quay on the south side of the river is set to be revamped with works expected to start in 2024 and be completed within two years.

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Glasgow Live

MPs warn Clyde shipyards at risk if future Royal Navy warship orders sent abroad

Govan and Scotstoun - the last two shipyards on the Upper Clyde - rely upon being awarded more construction contracts from the Royal Navy to ensure they stay open

Daily Record

Scottish shipyards at risk if future Royal Navy warship orders sent abroad, MPs warn

The last two shipyards on the Upper Clyde are dependent on winning future orders from the Royal Navy to remain open.

Birmingham Post

100 new jobs at BAE Systems as defence expert supports next generation tech for RAF and Royal Navy

Brough site has been overhauled since Hawk production ended in late 2020, becoming centre for digital engineering excellence

Chronicle Live

Gateshead submariner 'overwhelmed' after record Atlantic crossing in 'world's toughest row'

HMS Oardacious became the fastest ever serving military team to row across the Atlantic this week with a Geordie on board

Zenger

Navy Vet Goes Swimming For First Time Since Surviving WWII Torpedo Attack

“I enjoyed the swimming lesson, but it was a lot of effort for someone of my age. The post Navy vet goes swimming for first time since surviving WWII sinking appeared first on Talker.

Daily Mirror

WW2 veteran, 97, traumatised by sub sinking swims for first time in 80 YEARS

Roger Roberts was aboard the HMS Charybdis in the English Channel in October 1943 when it was torpedoed and had to swim to safety - the last time he was in the sea for 80 years

Wales Online

Heart-warming moment veteran goes swimming for first time since surviving sinking ship during WW2

Roger Roberts enjoyed his first dip in 80 years thanks to the care home where he lives

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