Royal Navy

Jim Stott with his authentic 1940s police car at VE80 festival in Witton Park, Blackburn.

I restored an 88 year old police car that was dumped in a scrapyard

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

Four kittens were rescued by Royal Navy sailors in Bahrain after getting stuck under a shipping container. Pictured: he orphaned kittens emerge from their 'home' underneath shipping containers.

Adorable "suffering" cats "crying" for their mum who died saved

The medals of a Portsmouth soldier honoured for his heroics in the First World War were due to be going up for sale - including his Victoria Cross medal - but the lot has since been withdrawn.

Heroic WWI soldier's Victoria Cross medal withdrawn from sale

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

A fighter jet fell off the side of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman while she was deployed in the Red Sea.

Expensive error: $70m rolls off aircraft carrier and into the sea

Russian state media fell for an outrageous April Fools joke that Britain was buying a new aircraft carrier and would name it HMS Prince Andrew.

Russia media falls for April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew

HMS Prince of Wales will soon be leaving Portsmouth and sail to the Indo-Pacific region as part of a major deployment. Here's all you need to know about her upcoming journey.

All you need to know about HMS Prince of Wales Indo-Pacific deployment

HMS Victory is being restored and a £45m project is currently underway to bring the former Royal Navy flagship back to her former glory. Lord Nelson's flagship is being regenerated with fresh timber and other additions.

Enlightening pictures of HMS Victory conservation - take the tour

Here are all the details about the Royal Marines Commandos Candidate Preparation Course, one of the main tasks you need to complete to become a Royal Marine.

Are you fit enough to conquer the Royal Marines Commando fitness test?

Here are all the details about the Royal Navy's Pre-Joining fitness test, and how you can beat it. Pictured are HMS Queen Elizabeth's ship's company take part in circuits in the hangar.

Challenging regime needed to beat the Royal Navy fitness test

Four Wearside crew members of frigate HMS Bacchante pictured with the goldfish which were bought on return from Iceland.
They were Marine Engineering Mechanic Paul Batty, Master-at-Arms Riddell, Sub-lieut John Stavely; and Naval Airman Ronald Gardner.

A Sunderland mission with a difference for this Royal Navy crew

From left: Stephen Lee, UK Docks operations director, Ger Fowler, founder of Veterans in Crisis Sunderland, Emma Bryson, UK Docks office manager, John Lally, UK Docks technical manager.

Veterans in Crisis Sunderland receives Christmas boost

Prince Charles learned all about Jack Crawford on his visit to Sunderland in 1978.

The Sunderland kids who taught King Charles about Jack Crawford

(Photos: Getty Images)

Iconic business that worked on the Titanic enters administration

HMS Queen Elizabeth returned to Portsmouth on July 30 after spending several months in Rosyth for repairs.

Time-lapse video shows HMS Queen Elizabeth heading back to sea
People flocked to Old Portsmouth to bid farewell to HMS Queen Elizabeth as she left the city.
Sophie Lewis

Controlled bomb explosion in sea

Watch: Controlled explosion of undetonated WW2 bomb found in sea

Wonderful times on a warship beckoned for 180 Sunderland students in 1971.

The 180 Sunderland students who had a school trip on a warship

A super seven of ships and submarines visiting Wearside. Tell us which one you went aboard.

Seven Navy ships and submarines which were made welcome in Sunderland

Reminding you of days on HMS Ocean during her visits to Sunderland.

Nine pictures from HMS Ocean visits to Sunderland

Shane Knox, Not a Statistic North East. Submitted picture.

'Don't be a statistic' - veteran's message to people in Sunderland

Mystery as F-35 jet spotted at UK airport - diverting from carrier. (Photo: Joel Bland - @JoelBlandSport on X)

Mystery as F-35 jet spotted at UK airport - diverting from carrier

King Charles III

King Charles to receive Scottish crown jewels to mark coronation

King Charles

King Charles pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day 2023

Historic 1963 Rolex Submariner watch set to be auctioned on Friday May 12

Rare Rolex watch from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow could sell for over £45k

The coronation flypast could be cancelled due to bad weather

Coronation flypast given green light following weather concerns

A host of fundraising inspired by Maggie Lewis

Terminally-ill nurse given devastating diagnosis at just 49 inspires fundraising
Fundraisers have been making a splash for a terminally-ill Sunderland nurse who’s determined to help others.
Katy Wheeler

The statue in Mowbray Park shows Jack Crawford nailing the colours of HMS Venerable to its mast.

The rise, fall and grim death of city’s swashbuckling war hero Jack Crawford

Camilla Queen Consort: Get to know the wife of King Charles III

An RNLI life boat arrives back in port after taking part in a rescue mission in the English Channel.

Four people dead after small boat incident in English Channel

11 jobs that don’t require a degree and how much you could earn

Gentoo Chief Executive Officer Nigel Wilson with pupils at the careers day at Grange Park Primary School, Swan Street, Sunderland.

Sunderland primary school hosts its first careers day

Where are flypasts happening across the North East this summer? Where to see the Red Arrows, memorial flights and more. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Where are flypasts happening across the North East this summer? Where to see the...

The red arrows perform at the 2018 Sunderland Airshow.

Airshow cancelled as part of Council “rethink” on events

Sunderland Maritime Heritage which has exciting plans for 2022.

Can you help Sunderland's maritime heritage?

Nick with his family.

Veteran opens up on impact of injuries as part of Help for Heroes campaign

Ex-soldier and University of Sunderland student Andrew Marshall who is travelling around the coast of England to raise funds to mark World Mental Health Day.

Former Navy sailor's epic challenge to help others

So many reminders of 1982. See if you can spot someone you know.

Flower shows, the pit baths and Binns window – it’s 1982!

HMS Queen Elizabeth: How many have Covid on Navy flagship - and where is the Carrier Strike Group now? (Photo: PA)

HMS Queen Elizabeth: How many have Covid on Navy flagship - and where is the Car...

HMS Defender. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Russian forces say they have fired shots a Royal Navy destroyer in the Black Sea

How many of these scenes do you remember? Take a look at our archive collection.

Set your stall out to share your 2005 memories

Prince Philip: all of the Duke of Edinburgh’s medals and decorations - and what they were awarded for (Photo by JOHN D MCHUGH/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Philip: all of the Duke of Edinburgh’s medals and decorations - and what ...

Memories of Sunderland man Harold Thompson who spent the last days of the Second World Way stationed at a hotel in his home town.

Harold’s perfect posting to finish the war

A WW2 postcard has arrived in the UK 77 years late - here’s what it said (Photo: Shutterstock)

A WW2 postcard has arrived in the UK 77 years late - here’s what it said

The Wooden Galley in Villette Road

New cafe serving up mince & dumplings, Sunday dinners, panackelty and more

HMS Barbrook

ON THE WATERFRONT: Wartime boom defence vessels engined on the Wear

Mark and Emily Turnbull on their wedding day on Wednesday, November 4 - the day before lockdown. Pictures by Lee Gibbins

Sunderland couple's dream wedding day before lockdown

Actor Sir Sean Connery has sadly passed away, aged 90. Photo: PA.

James Bond legend Sir Sean Connery dies aged 90

Locals inspect the wheels of a German bomber which crashed in a back lane at Suffolk Street after an air raid in September 1940.

The town that fought back after the bombing

The TV presenter has since apologised for his comments (Photo: Getty Images)

Here’s why SAS Who Dares Wins' Ant Middleton has ‘quit’ his Royal Navy role

Ferry passengers and the crew on both vessels were placed “in immediate danger," according to an official report (Photo: Shutterstock)

A passenger ferry nearly hit a nuclear submarine off the coast of Scotland - but...

How to explain World War Two to children - life for soldiers, and the Holocaust

HMS Northumberland is currently docked at the Port of Tyne International Ferry Terminal in North Shields for a routine port visit to the North East.

See inside HMS Northumberland as incredible warship visits River Tyne

HMS Northumberland arrives on the River Tyne.

Take a look around HMS Northumberland as warship gets set to welcome visitors as...

Final call for more stones on the next space of the Veteran's Walk. Project organisers Tom Cuthbertson and Rob Deverson (R)

How to order a stone in Sunderland's Veterans' Walk in time for Christmas

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