Relationship break-up led to NHS worker fulfilling Army dream
An NHS mental health nurse has spoken about how a relationship break-up led to him fulfilling his dream of joining the Army later in life.
Kenya
Barnsley men unite to lead 2 Rifles B Company
Kenya may be a long way from Barnsley but two local men have distinguished themselves as they lead a company of an infantry battalion in the African nation.
Exercise Askari Storm aims to prepare battalions for deployment
Africa hosts the largest number of British Armed Forces personnel outside the United Kingdom.
Soldiers leave climbing frame for Kenyan children as parting gift
Soldiers will leave a parting gift of a play frame for children at a local school in Kenya following a six-week exercise in the country.
Heat factor for medics dealing with real and simulated injuries on army exercise
The extreme heat which soldiers faced on a challenging exercise in central Kenya was one of the biggest worries for the medical staff working to support them.
Blasts under the stars in Africa as 2 Rifles take on the Queen’s Dragoon Guards
It is 4am in a remote location in central Kenya, and there is the distant sound of gunfire.
Soldier describes fun of ‘playing the enemy’ during Kenyan exercise
A Welsh soldier has said it is better fun playing the enemy as his battalion challenged an infantry counterpart ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan.
Infantry commander excited to see women serving on front line
The commander of a battalion in the largest infantry regiment in the British Army said he would welcome his daughters serving on the front line.
Watch rare footage of a black panther spotted in Kenya
A rare black leopard has been captured on camera in Kenya.
Donations needed for Aberdeen charity event
A number of prizes for live and silent auctions at an upcoming charity dinner are being sought.
Children invited to donate toys to Aberdeen charity’s Christmas appeal
An Aberdeen charity is urging children to give up a toy this winter to donate to a child in need.
North-east volunteers help build new houses in Kenya
A group of north-east volunteers have built four homes in six days for Kenyan families in need of shelter.
Former Aberdeen pupil to tackle African poverty
A young north-east school leaver is heading to Kenya to help with efforts to eradicate poverty.
Aberdeen volunteers scale the heights to raise £14,000 for Kenyan children
A group of volunteers have raised £14,000 for children in Kenya following a mountain trek.
Sir David Attenborough mourns ‘warning signal’ loss of northern white rhino
Sir David Attenborough has said the death of the last male northern white rhino is “another catastrophe and another warning signal”.
World’s last male northern white rhino dies
The world’s last male northern white rhino has died in Kenya aged 45 following “age-related complications”.
Aberdeen group helps build four homes in week for Kenyan families
Volunteers have returned home from Kenya after helping to build four houses in seven days.
Kenyans vote to choose next president amid fears of violence
Kenyans are voting in an election that pits President Uhuru Kenyatta against challenger Raila Odinga amid fears the east African economic hub’s poll battle could spark deadly ethnic violence.
Aberdeen pair facing 251-mile challenge to pay legal fees for Kenyan girl
Two Aberdeen men are taking on a 251-mile physical challenge in the hope of bringing justice to a Kenyan girl.
North-east couple to build homes for Kenyan families in need
A North-east couple will travel to Kenya later this year to build homes for families in need.
Charity volunteers raise £7,200 to help children in Kenya
A North-east charity which supports orphaned and abandoned children in Kenya has raised £7,200.
If you fancy sharing your breakfast with herd of giraffes this hotel is perfect for you
If you’re looking to step up your breakfast game, you better get booking flights to Kenya.
Aberdeen woman to help charity build homes for Kenyan families
An Aberdeen woman who is to travel to Kenya to help build houses for people in need has spoken of the heartbreaking living conditions in the country.
Aberdeen grandad’s kindness gives Kenyan family a new home
An Aberdeen grandad has been hailed for his generosity after paying for a new home to be built for a single mum and three kids in Africa.
Lion attacks man after wandering out of Kenya’s Nairobi National Park
A lion has injured a man after straying out of Kenya’s Nairobi National Park on to one of the country’s major roads during the morning rush-hour.
Aberdeen dad’s joy as family reunited after years
A DAD who was separated from his family has said he is "over the moon" to have them in Aberdeen.
Mother thanks North-east ‘angels’ who saved children from starvation
A KENYAN mother has heaped praise on the North-east "angels" who have helped save her children from starvation.