http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/indepth/kenya/ The Northern Echo /news/indepth/kenya/ en-gb Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:05:07 +0100 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:05:07 +0100 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/indepth/kenya/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/850268/?type=rsslogo http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/indepth/kenya/ http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/indepth/kenya/4003482.Right_out_of_the_Kenyan_blue/?ref=rss The Army has been put through its paces in the Kenyan bush ahead of deployment to Afghanistan. The Army Air Corps, based at Dishforth, North Yorkshire, played a key role in Exercise Grand Prix. In his final article from Africa, Matt Westcott speaks to the squadron commander and the helicopter pilots about the challenges they face. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:35:07 +0000 1537e5c9570c17e55080e78657a39374 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/indepth/kenya/4001629.Using_soldiers____skills_to_help_children_in_a_distant_land/?ref=rss After 30 years’ service, a soldier from the North-East is determined to leave behind a lasting legacy when he retires. Working with the local community, Major Pete Hill and his colleagues have been able to improve facilities at schools and orphanages in Kenya, while also boosting the image of the British Armed Forces. Matt Westcott travelled to Africa to speak to him about the projects they have undertaken. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:30:15 +0000 d29e64968c785ec765df3e08930fa830 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/indepth/kenya/3995983.Out_of_Africa__A_dry_run_for_Helmand_Province/?ref=rss IT is mid-morning and the sun is high. All around, villagers are going about their business. The stores are open and, from ramshackle houses, you can hear the voices of men chatting. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:08:50 +0000 1aa8909b2edd8ba7bea88cf1ae1bd4b1 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/indepth/kenya/3996002.Fighting_new_enemies___the_climate_and_the_language_barrier/?ref=rss FOR the soldiers in the field, Exercise Grand Prix may have been at times exhilarating, and at other times exhausting, but it was always invaluable. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:16:22 +0000 133a6de55d48fc17c7733dff152af46c http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/indepth/kenya/3996025.Harsh_but_fair_preparation/?ref=rss FOR the commanding officer of the 3 Rifles battle group, Lieutenant Colonel Nick Kitson, Exercise Grand Prix provides his soldiers with invaluable and possibly life-saving training ahead of deployment to the world's war zones. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:21:00 +0000 e1a11d219373ccd1b55bcd5689771380