Penguin parade welcomes Royal Navy icebreaker back to the Antarctic
HMS Protector is on a mission to support international research into wildlife, the changing climate and the shifting waters of Antarctica.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: Quickfire questions to the Antarctic record-breaker
We asked the British Army captain a few quickfire questions about her recent exploits and future plans.
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Sustainability Climate warriors: The military's fight against global warming
We travelled with Lt Gen Richard Nugee, who devised the UK military's strategy on sustainability, on his 9,000-mile trip to Antarctica.
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Russia UK reaffirms support to European allies amid Russian military build-up
UK Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace has met with Nordic partners during a three-day visit.
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Arctic/Antarctic In pictures: Royal Navy icebreaker completes first Antarctic mission of the season
HMS Protector is on a five-year mission in the Antarctic to support international research.
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Arctic/Antarctic Watch: Polar Preet gets hero's welcome after record-breaking Antarctic challenge
Captain Preet Chandi said it felt "surreal" being greeted by loved ones and colleagues after touching down at Heathrow Airport.
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Army Polar Preet: Army history-maker on completing Antarctic trek and what's next
The Army physio is already looking ahead to her next challenge after becoming the third-fastest woman to trek across Antarctica.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet completes her historic 700-mile Antarctic trek
The British Army captain is the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Women Polar Preet: Praise pours in for 'history-making expedition'
Captain Preet Chandi arrived safely at the South Pole after a mammoth 700-mile trek lasting 40 days.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: 'Big milestone' hit after reaching final 60 nautical miles to South Pole
Captain Chandi is nearing the end of her 28-day attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Arctic/Antarctic Protector and penguins: Navy research ship in cutting-edge climate research
Experts from the UK and US are studying penguin colonies in the South Sandwich Islands.
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Arctic/Antarctic Icebreaker HMS Protector makes Royal Navy history with polar expeditions
The Royal Navy's only icebreaker makes history as she continues her work supporting scientists from around the world.
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Arctic/Antarctic How is Polar Preet fuelling her record-attempting Antarctic trek?
Army Captain Harpreet Chandi, who is being sponsored by BFBS, is aiming to become the first woman of colour to cross Antarctica unsupported.
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Arctic/Antarctic Exclusive: Military reservists and veterans set off on Antarctic climate change expedition
The team will head to an area of Antarctica where no human has gone before to help researchers understand the effects of climate change.
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Women Polar Preet: Army Captain on target to beat South Pole record
Army Captain Harpreet Chandi is 28 days into a trek to the South Pole.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: British Army captain passes halfway point of Antarctic expedition
Captain Harpreet Chandi is attempting to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.