Mike Hughes

Darlington

Editor at The Northern Echo

Business & Commercial Editor at The Northern Echo

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What's on TV this week

5 days ago | cadillacnews.com | Mike Hughes

1) Grey’s Anatomy” season-finale, 10 p.m. Thursday, ABC. This week overflows with finales. On Thursday alone, that includes all three NBC shows, CBS’ “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,” Fox’s “Next Level Chef” and all three ABC shows, including this “Grey’s.” The interns are cheerful about ending their first year; then an emergency intervenes. 2) “SWAT” series-finale, 9-11 p.m., Friday, CBS.
ADF honours VE Day in London

6 days ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "ADF honours VE Day in London" More than 1000 service personnel, including members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) marched through London to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, marking the end of World War 2 in Europe. CAPTION: Australian Defence Force members march with service personnel from other Commonwealth nations during the London parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Story by Captain Edward Pym.
Australian War College embraces overseas colleagues

1 week ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Australian War College embraces overseas colleagues" The Australian War College held its annual International Day in Weston Creek, celebrating the vast range of cultures from allies and partners who study at the college. CAPTION: Students of the Australian War College from the US Military celebrate International Day in Weston Creek, ACT. Story and photos by Major Taylor Lynch.
Coastwatchers cast eye on security and history

1 week ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Coastwatchers cast eye on security and history" Exercise Coastwatchers, the little-known but significant triannual training exercise between Australia and the Solomon Islands, has successfully completed rotation 11. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment visit the Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Monument during Exercise Coastwatchers 2025. Story by Major Diana Jennings. Photo by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.
International debut for Talisman Sabre

1 week ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "International debut for Talisman Sabre" Australia’s largest military exercise will be making its international debut, with Papua New Guinea hosting elements of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25. CAPTION: ADF Chief of Joint Operations Vice Admiral Justin Jones, left, speaks with Colonel Craig Solomon of the PNG Defence Force during a visit to Murray Barracks in Port Moresby. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.
Soldiers ready for real-world challenges

1 week ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Soldiers ready for real-world challenges" Australian Army soldiers worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Philippine and United States marines to dig in at the beachfront at Rizal, preparing to turn back a notional invasion on Philippine territory. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, prepare to engage during the counter-landing live-fire exercise at Campong Ulay as part of Exercise Balikatan in Palawan, Philippines.
Army and Air Force health set for upgrade

1 week ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Army and Air Force health set for upgrade" Army and Air Force health support is set to receive improved definitive care capability, providing soldiers and aviators with access to a wide range of health and medical, without leaving the battlefield. CAPTION: ADF medical personnel take part in the Joint Project 2060 Phase 3 Operational Testing and Evaluation of a new Role Three Minus, a deployable health capability at Ipswich, Brisbane. Story by Eamon McCaughan.
Exercise strengthens combined capability

2 weeks ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Exercise strengthens combined capability" It was mission accomplished for the multinational defence of Malaysia and Singapore during Exercise Bersama Shield, from April 7-22. CAPTION: Navy Lieutenant Jacqui Heeney, from Fleet Cyber Unit, works in the cyber cell at Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System during Exercise Bersama Shield at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
'We have to work together' - Mayors united in drive to back regional growth

2 weeks ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Mike Hughes

Matt Beeton, Port of Tyne; Shevaun Haviland, British Chambers of Commerce; John McCabe, North East Chamber of Commerce; North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness; Natasha McDonough, North East Chamber of Commerce; Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen (Image: KEVIN GIBSON PHOTOGRAPHY/NICKY ROGERSON) Senior business leaders from across the region gathered at the North East Chamber of Commerce’s Partner and Corporate Dinner for a wide-ranging conversation with the region’s Mayors, Kim McGuinness and Ben...
Soldier returns home for Anzac Day

2 weeks ago | contactairlandandsea.com | Mike Hughes

Share the post "Soldier returns home for Anzac Day" On October 19, 1968, in the dense jungle of northern Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam, 2 Platoon had just set an ambush along a track during Operation Capital. A lone enemy soldier compromised their position, and as the section moved to redeploy, they were suddenly engaged by sustained rocket, heavy machine gun and automatic fire from their flank. Amid the chaos, their section commander was seriously wounded.