North Wales Weekly News - Tag - army

Towyn man’s a sharpshooting army skier

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A CROSS country runner has ditched his trainers and taken up a set of skis and a rifle instead.

Soldiers show Ysgol y Gogarth pupils how to see at night

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SOLDIERS have visited a special school to show pupils how to use night vision equipment.

Glan Conwy woman hunts for roadside bombs... like her dad did 40 years ago

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BRAVE Private Laura March is helping save lives by tracing deadly roadside bombs just like her dad did 40 years ago.

Llandudno Junction solder leads troops in Afghanistan

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT

A SOLIDER serving on the frontline in Afghanistan has spoken of his life in a war zone and how people at home will never know how much their support means to him.

Rhos on Sea soldier who broke back determined to return to the frontline

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A SOLDIER left seriously injured after his armoured patrol car ran over a land mine has vowed to return to the front line.

Conwy teens’ Snowdon Army oaths

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:00:00 GMT

FIVE young men from Conwy have taken their Army oaths of allegiance in spectacular fashion.

Blaenau soldier prepares for Afghan mission

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A FORMER Ysgol y Moelwyn pupil has been training in high-tech simulators in readiness for a major exercise in Canada and possible deployment to Afghanistan.

Mochdre mum proud of commando Peris’ Afghan tour

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:30:00 GMT

THE mother of a commando serving in Afghanistan says she is overwhelmed by the support from the people of Mochdre.

Penmachno soldier’s life honoured with medal

North Wales Weekly News — Thu, 13 May 2010 07:30:00 GMT

THE actions of a soldier who lost his life after serving in Afghanistan will be remembered in a ceremony almost 12 months after he fell.

Deganwy teenager set to shave hair for Help for Heroes charity

North Wales Weekly News — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

AN ART student who has his heart set on joining the Army is shaving his hair to raise money for Help for Heroes.