This extraordinary welcome reflects the huge value placed on Mary’s Meals here. The meals we provide – that you provide – are a lifeline for the agonised people of South Sudan, where more than 60% of the population suffer crisis levels of food security. Even in this country, which has already suffered so much, these levels of hunger are appalling.
Operation Christmas Tree was a true team effort. The 18-foot and 30-foot trees were sourced from MOD land just outside of RNAD Coulport, felled by Babcock’s Ground and Waste Team, delivered by base transport and in some cases erected by Royal Marines from 43 Commando and visiting Dutch Marines.
The competition is aimed at young writers who have yet to break into professional journalism. That may not describe you – but you may know someone who is eligible. Entrants do not need to be NUJ members.
The health secretary says she knew two months ago that a child had died as a result of contaminated water at a Glasgow hospital, but did not make it public.
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