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Sign up for the first 'Heroes Hike' in Dartmoor

A former British Army Major who has battled with depression and PTSD is hoping to encourage others to join him on a 25km trek across Dartmoor.

The Heroes Hike is being held across Dartmoor National Park for the first time to raise money for veterans’ charity Help for Heroes. Rob Shenton, aged 52, has signed up for the trek beginning and ending in the market town of Okehampton, taking...

British Army supporting Olympic dreams of Devon soldier

A Devon modern pentathlete aiming for Olympic glory is among those the Army pays to pursue a full-time sporting career.

Second Lieutenant Kerenza Bryson hopes to represent Team GB at next year’s Paris Olympics.

Kerenza, known as Kay, a Reservist with Plymouth-based 265 Port (Devon) Squadron, 165 Port and Maritime, Royal Logistic Corps, won women’s individual gold at the...

British army launches campaign in the South West

The British Army has launched a campaign in the South West to attract full and part time recruits.

New research reveals that one in four people the South West are not satisfied with their current career and admit the greatest factors missing are a decent salary (28%), excellent training and personal development (26%), a challenging and exciting role (24%), the opportunity to travel in...