Legislative Assembly discuss youth mental health

Falkland Islands Government Mental Health Strategy was put under the spotlight in the latest meeting of the Legislative Assembly. MLA Mark Pollard questioned Deputy Portfolio holder for Health and Social Services MLA Gavin Short on the progress...

Teenage soldier's Falklands medal could fetch £70k

Katy PrickettSuffolk ShareSave Baz Grayling was invested with the Military Medal at Buckingham Palace in November 1982 for his role in the Battle of Goose Green A medal awarded to a teenage soldier who helped take a machine gun post during the...

John Stapleton's funeral: Susanna Reid, Eamonn Holmes and Penny Smith among mourners paying their respects to revered broadcaster after his death aged 79

Susanna Reid and Eamonn Holmes were among the broadcasting titans paying their respects to revered journalist John Stapleton at his funeral on Thursday. The broadcaster died aged 79 after his battle with Parkinson's disease was complicated by...

Helensburgh veteran fighting for his life in Thai hospital after collapsing

A Helensburgh veteran is fighting for his life in a Thai hospital as his family attempts to bring him back to the UK. Alexander Parker, who served with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in the Falklands, the Gulf, Bosnia, and Iraq, is in intensive care...

Brit dad fights for life in Thai hospital as family spend £500 a day on treatment

06:15, 25 Sep 2025Updated 06:16, 25 Sep 2025 Alexander Parker fell ill five months ago A Scot is battling for his life in a Thai hospital as his family desperately try to bring him back to the UK. Alexander Parker, 73, is in intensive care with...

Family spending £500 a day on intensive care treatment for dad in Thai hospital

Alexander Parker dad stranded in Thailand A Scot is fighting for his life in a Thai hospital as his family try to have him repatriated to the UK. Alexander Parker, 73, is in intensive care with suspected lymphoma. Having previously served with the...

Incredible bravery of Falklands War hero who survived being shot when his water bottle deflected Argentine bullet - as his widow reluctantly sells medals after his untimely death

The bravery medals of a Falklands War hero who led an epic assault during the legendary Battle of Goose Green are being sold by his widow for £70,000. Corporal Barry 'Baz' Grayling broke cover to charge an enemy machine gun nest which was holding...

Falklands ‘bashing’, a listing Milei appeals to an old Argentine political habit

Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 11:12 UTC President Javier Milei and his influential sister Karina Last Friday following a negative electoral week for the government of Argentine president Javier Milei, which forced him to reshape his economic...

Wildlife filmmaker stranded during Falklands War to share adventures and honour late assistant

A wildlife film-maker once stranded for weeks on a remote island during the Falklands War is preparing to share stories from her extraordinary expeditions — while paying tribute to the assistant who shared the adventures. Cindy Buxton, of...

BBC and ITV's John Stapleton dies aged 79 in hospital and cause of death confirmed

Veteran broadcaster John Stapleton has sadly passed away at the age of 79, his agent confirmed to PA news agency. Known for his work on popular programmes such as the BBC's Watchdog and GMTV's News Hour, Stapleton died in hospital on Sunday...

Falklands, significant pressure on Southbound Airbridge flights during September

Monday, September 15th 2025 - 04:36 UTC The airbridge parked at MPC airport The Falkland Islands community will be aware of the strain on Airbridge seating capacity at this time of year and will appreciate that this week’s cancelled flight has...

Falklands agriculture, grants for the Land Recovery Program

Sunday, September 14th 2025 - 14:40 UTC Some of the eroded shore line in islands of the archipelago recovered with Tussock grass tufts The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) Department of Agriculture has launched a new Land Recovery Program (LRP),...

‘When I left, she’d blow kisses’ — the last artist to paint Margaret Thatcher

‘July, 2007. ‘Oh, you must paint Denis!’ Baroness Thatcher enthused at the beginning of our first sitting, as we settled next to each other on a chintzy, overstuffed sofa. Her lady-in-waiting gently clutched her hand. ‘Remember, Lady T — Denis...

The ferries fiasco that renders our islands and rural area as second-class

Yet we are faced with ageing vessels, constant breakdowns, cancelled sailings, and a booking system that frustrates rather than serves. For mainland towns and villages, the effects are equally damaging. Local businesses, tourism, and supply chains...

1,500 children in Armed Forces families benefit from dental health push

More than 1,500 children in British military families overseas have benefited from a major dental health drive. Thousands of free toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste have been delivered to the youngsters from Armed Forces families serving in...

Falkland Islands Launch Relocation Platform

The Falkland Islands Government has launched ThinkFalklands.com, a new relocation platform designed to help professionals and families explore life on the Islands, in a place where career opportunities, community spirit and natural beauty come...

Teddington man shares memories of twice-knighted RAF hero father behind Berlin airlift and Falklands air campaign

Former Victoria resident, Sir John Curtiss, twice knighted for his distinguished military service, flew over 260 missions into a blockaded city during the Berlin Airlift, masterminded British air operations in the Falklands War, and became the...

Falkland Islands Launch ThinkFalklands.com Relocation Platform

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the launch of ThinkFalklands.com, a new relocation platform designed to help professionals and families explore life and career opportunities in the Islands. Combining practical relocation support with...

Falkland Islands launch relocation platform to attract professionals amid major investment drive

Friday, September 5th 2025 - 10:52 UTC The launch comes as the Islands pursue an ambitious development strategy The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has launched ThinkFalklands.com, a new online platform designed to encourage professionals and...

The Best Bird Photographer Of The Year Photos: 18 Outstanding Winners

Graceful Flight Over Wild Bloom, Gold Winner, 11 years old or younger Sasha Jumanca, Germany - Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 Celebrating bird beauty and diversity around the world, the Bird Photographer of the Year has released the winners...