Lisa West
Lisa has a degree in Media & Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University and works with industry news, sifting through press releases in addition to moderating website comments.
Bury man jailed for encouraging violence against minorities
Sean Dowd, of Edgar Street, Ramsbottom, was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court to 27 months in prison after he encouraged violence against various communities.
UK Gov rules out expanding Afghan relocation eligibility
The UK Government has confirmed that it does not plan to amend the eligibility criteria for the Afghan relocation scheme to specifically include those who were employed indirectly by UK government or armed forces.
NATO strengthens security in Mediterranean Sea
Operation Sea Guardian is a standing Maritime Security Operation focused on deterring and countering terrorism.
Royal Gibraltar Regiment helps train Ukrainian Soldiers
A team of 18 soldiers from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment recently participated in a British-led initiative to train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK
Canada to buy 216 AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles in £208m deal
The package also includes additional equipment such as Active Optical Target Detectors, COMSEC chips, missile containers, training aids, and missile software.
NATO ‘cornerstone for European security’ says chief
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made clear the critical role of the transatlantic Alliance in safeguarding European security during a European Political Community meeting.
Royal Navy battling knife crime on Merseyside
The initiative, part of the Royal Navy Combat Sports Initiative, has been providing martial arts training and fitness sessions to young people in areas affected by these issues.
Japan purchases two SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics
The SeaGuardian is a medium-altitude, long-endurance drone capable of flying for 24 hours or more.
Man convicted of sharing extreme Islamist publications
Faseh Sajid, of Green Croft, Bristol was found guilty of five counts of dissemination of a terrorist publication contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
Poland to buy 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters
This acquisition positions Poland as the largest operator of the Apache helicopter outside of the United States, making it the 19th nation to add the AH-64E to its arsenal.
