Soldiers parted from their loved ones by the military build-up in the Gulf can send messages home thanks to a service launched by their radio station.

Catterick's Garrison Radio has opened phone, text message and e-mail centres.

Those serving in the Middle East can send and receive messages 24 hours a day.

The station will even hand-deliver e-mails to families without computers.

To find out more, visit www.garrisonradio.com E-mail requests to gulfrequests@garrisonradio.com, text 07769 572230, or call (01748) 872444 or 94731 2444.

08/03/2003