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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Army chief Lord Peter Inge famous for ‘putting the fear of God' into officers leaves staggering sum to family in will
Lord Inge's daughters also get their South London-born dad's vast collection of military memorabilia HUGE FORTUNE Ex-Army chief Lord Peter Inge famous for 'putting the fear of God' into officers leaves staggering sum to family in will FORMER Army chief Lord Peter Inge left £3million in his will. Lord Inge died in July 2022, aged 86, after a five-decade career in which he rose from National Service conscript to Field Marshal. Advertisement He was the last Field Marshal to actively serve in the Army, with those since elevated to the highest rank, including King Charles, only done so after their retirement. Lord Inge was famous for putting the fear of God into other senior officers with cutting remarks and incisive questions. He was appointed Chief of the General Staff in 1992, then Chief of the Defence Staff in 1994. Lord Inge later became a fierce critic of the British campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan and blasted the Ministry of Defence for failing to 'think strategically'. Advertisement The South London-born officer took the top Armed Forces job after his predecessor was caught having an affair with a Tory MPs wife, and while British forces were struggling in Bosnia. Sir John Major's Conservative government had also pledged to further slash the size of the Army – with Inge under pressure to accept fresh cuts. The no-nonsense officer led forces through the conflict and was reportedly 'delighted' to come under mortar fire during a ride around Saravejo in a French armoured SUV. After being elevated to the House of Lords, Lord Inge of Richmond, Yorks., became a vocal critic of further plans to cut the Army. Advertisement He left £3,167,854 in his estate, reduced by £150,000 after deductions. His wife Letitia died in 2020 so it was divided between daughters Antonia, 63, and Verity, 59. They also get their South London-born dad's vast collection of military memorabilia, farm estate in Leyburn, North Yorks, and central London flat. 1 Lord Peter Inge died in July 2022, aged 86, after a five-decade career in the army Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Army chief Lord Peter Inge famous for ‘putting the fear of God' into officers leaves staggering sum to family in will
Lord Inge's daughters also get their South London-born dad's vast collection of military memorabilia HUGE FORTUNE Ex-Army chief Lord Peter Inge famous for 'putting the fear of God' into officers leaves staggering sum to family in will Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Army chief Lord Peter Inge left £3million in his will. Lord Inge died in July 2022, aged 86, after a five-decade career in which he rose from National Service conscript to Field Marshal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up He was the last Field Marshal to actively serve in the Army, with those since elevated to the highest rank, including King Charles, only done so after their retirement. Lord Inge was famous for putting the fear of God into other senior officers with cutting remarks and incisive questions. He was appointed Chief of the General Staff in 1992, then Chief of the Defence Staff in 1994. Lord Inge later became a fierce critic of the British campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan and blasted the Ministry of Defence for failing to 'think strategically'. The South London-born officer took the top Armed Forces job after his predecessor was caught having an affair with a Tory MPs wife, and while British forces were struggling in Bosnia. Sir John Major's Conservative government had also pledged to further slash the size of the Army – with Inge under pressure to accept fresh cuts. The no-nonsense officer led forces through the conflict and was reportedly 'delighted' to come under mortar fire during a ride around Saravejo in a French armoured SUV. After being elevated to the House of Lords, Lord Inge of Richmond, Yorks., became a vocal critic of further plans to cut the Army. He left £3,167,854 in his estate, reduced by £150,000 after deductions. His wife Letitia died in 2020 so it was divided between daughters Antonia, 63, and Verity, 59. They also get their South London-born dad's vast collection of military memorabilia, farm estate in Leyburn, North Yorks, and central London flat.
Scottish Sun
01-08-2025
- Scottish Sun
Scot accused of murdering wife joked he would ‘kill her and move to Thailand'
His lawyer said it was nothing but a "quip" 'KILLING' QUIP Scot accused of murdering wife joked he would 'kill her and move to Thailand' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOT accused of murdering his wife while kayaking joked to a friend that he would 'kill her and move to Thailand' if she left him and took half of his pension, a court has heard. Graeme Davidson, 56, was charged over the 2020 death of Jacqueline Davidson in May after arriving back in Australia from Thailand. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ex-Army captain Graeme Davidson is accused of murdering his wife Jacqueline in November 2020 The ex-Army major had moved there several months after his 54-year-old wife drowned, and later married a Thai resident. Mrs Davidson's death at Lake Samsonvale, north of Brisbane, was initially considered to be an accidental drowning but was later deemed by detectives to be suspicious. Davidson, originally of Glasgow, was also charged with fraud and attempted fraud, in relation to insurance claims he made totalling more than £500,000. He is making a bid for his release on bail in Brisbane's Supreme Court. Defence lawyer Craig Eberhardt told the court the Crown's case against his client was "fundamentally weak". He also insisted the case against Davidson may be "non-existent," at worst and "arguable" at best. The court heard claims that the only piece of evidence the prosecution could refer to in its case was the statement of one of Mr Davidson's friends, relating to an alleged conversation in mid-July 2017. Mr Eberhardt said they were talking about another friend, whose wife had left him on the day of his retirement, took half of his pension and one of the parties moved to Thailand. The court heard the statement alleges Mr Davidson replied and said, "oh sh*t yeah, I'd kill her and move to Thailand too," but his lawyer said it was nothing but a "quip". Mr Eberhardt said when put in context, the statement is "not nearly as sinister as it sounds" and said police were told of this conversation eight years after it is said to have occurred. Mum-of-two 'raped & murdered by coercive ex-fiance' at hotel after agreeing to celebrate his 60th birthday He added: "And so, one wonders if firstly, if that is reliable, secondly, if it's even admissible." Mr Eberhardt argued there was no evidence to suggest Mrs Davidson had told her husband she intended to leave him or take half of his pension. But the court heard some witnesses told police she had raised the idea of separating with him, after she learned her husband had an affair with a local woman during an army posting in Papua New Guinea, which caused "significant matrimonial upset". However, Mr Eberhardt said Mrs Davidson later told friends that she wanted to stay to try and make the marriage work. The Supreme Court was told Davidson did move to Thailand after his wife's death, and remarried in 2022, but was in "constant communication with the coroner's office and police," and came back to Australia twice between when he left, and when he was arrested. The defence will continue its submissions next week where prosecutors are expected to oppose Davidson's application for bail.
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Two survivors of 7/7 terror attack thank The Sun after they were finally invited to service marking its 20th anniversary
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO survivors of the 7/7 terror attack yesterday thanked The Sun after they were finally invited to a service marking its 20th anniversary. We told on Tuesday how Dan Biddle, who lost his legs to a bomb at Edgware Road station, and his saviour, Adrian Heili, had been snubbed. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 After being snubbed for the anniversary service for 7/7, survivors Dan Biddle and Adrian Heili have now been invited The Greater London Authority has now sent them invitations to St Paul's Cathedral — and they have accepted. Dan, 46, from South Wales, still has PTSD. He said: 'As the most injured survivor of 7/7 I was disappointed not to have made the original guest list but am grateful that this has now been put right after being alerted by The Sun. 'From the start I've felt a lack of understanding and compassion when it comes to those who survived 7/7. 'I will be attending the memorial service at St Paul's to be able to reflect on the day that changed me forever and to also remember those who did not survive. 'We can never forget what happened that day' Ex-Army medic Adrian, 44, ignored his own injuries to help Dan. The service will be attended by more than 400 survivors and families of the 52 killed.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Two survivors of 7/7 terror attack thank The Sun after they were finally invited to service marking its 20th anniversary
TWO survivors of the 7/7 terror attack yesterday thanked The Sun after they were finally invited to a service marking its 20th anniversary. We told on Tuesday how Advertisement 1 After being snubbed for the anniversary service for 7/7, survivors Dan Biddle and Adrian Heili have now been invited The Greater London Authority has now sent them invitations to St Paul's Cathedral — and they have accepted. Dan, 46, from South Wales, still has PTSD. He said: 'As the most injured survivor of 7/7 I was disappointed not to have made the original guest list but am grateful that this has now been put right after being alerted by The Sun. 'From the start I've felt a lack of understanding and compassion when it comes to those who survived 7/7. Advertisement READ MORE ON TERRORISM 'I will be attending the memorial service at St Paul's to be able to reflect on the day that changed me forever and to also remember those who did not survive. 'We can never forget what happened that day' Ex-Army medic Adrian, 44, ignored his own injuries to help Dan. The service will be attended by more than 400 survivors and families of the 52 killed. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest Extinction Rebellion protesters block injured 7/7 hero Dan Biddle attending disability reception
