UK Today Editoweb 26 august 2008

Five of the Queen's guards dismissed over drugs

Five of Queen Elizabeth II's royal guards have been dismissed from the army after failing drugs tests, the Ministry of Defence said Tuesday.

Queen's guards 'sacked' after drugs bust

Five soldiers whose duties include guarding the Queen have been dismissed from the Army after failing a drugs test.

Queen congratulates Olympic heroes

The Queen has congratulated British and Commonwealth athletes for their success at the Beijing Olympics and said she was looking forward to the London Games in 2012.

Adlington flies the flag for sport

Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington has urged children from across the country to take up sport ahead of London 2012.

No abuse charges for Jersey couple

A couple arrested over child abuse in Jersey will not face charges due to lack of evidence.

Jersey probe: no charges for couple

A couple arrested by Jersey police as part of the historic abuse inquiry will not face charges because of a lack of evidence, the island's Attorney General said.

Shackleton team descendants in centenary South Pole attempt

Descendants of legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's pioneering team are to recreate his bid to reach the South Pole 100 years after the record-breaking journey.

Thousands welcome home swim star

Hundreds of people have turned out to welcome home double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington.

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