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Dog trapped in a jug for 2 months is freed, named Bucket

by Forces Penpals | Nov 27, 2014 | Lads mag for armed forces

A dog that had its head trapped in a jug for two months has been released from its plastic prison at last, and given the rather humorous name Bucket by the family that rescued it. The stray dog, thought to be a German Shepherd mix, is believed to have got its...

Woman goes directly to jail after argument with partner over Monopoly

by Forces Penpals | Nov 26, 2014 | Lads mag for armed forces

Teary woman does not pass Go, nor does she collect £200 on her way to jail for domestic incident.

Business park donates money to military charity

by Forces Penpals | Nov 24, 2014 | Support Soldiers

A business park has chosen Help for Heroes as the beneficiary of its latest fundraising drive.

Stortford theatre company raises funds for Help for Heroes

by Forces Penpals | Nov 19, 2014 | Support Soldiers

Contexture Theatre company has helped raise an impressive total of funds for military charity Help for Heroes.The Stortford-based outfit presented a cheque worth £712 at the town’s British Legion after collecting money from audiences during the week-long...

Could you handle the world’s tallest rollercoaster?

by Forces Penpals | Nov 19, 2014 | Lads mag for armed forces

Come on, admit it. While many of us often claim that we are brave and are not afraid of anything, it’s likely we’ll go weak at the knees when faced with a rollercoaster. Still like to think of yourself as a thrill seeker? What about taking a seat on...

Staffs village to host UK’s first Christmas tree throwing contest

by Forces Penpals | Nov 18, 2014 | Support Soldiers

When it comes to raising money for charities, groups around the country are always coming up with inventive, exciting and fun new ways to get people involved and make as much as they can for their own particular good cause.Few efforts this winter are likely to be as...

Say cheese: Flying saucer ‘commands man to take its picture’

by Forces Penpals | Nov 18, 2014 | Lads mag for armed forces

A man in Manchester has claimed that aliens controlled his mind recently.

Five festive-themed dates

by Forces Penpals | Nov 17, 2014 | Armed forces dating

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, especially if you're in the dating game. There's something about the season that's perfect for romance and everyone feels in the mood for love.If you're trying to meet that special someone, you might as well capitalise...