Friends of a British soldier killed in Afghanistan spoke today of their anger at plans by a controversial Islamic group to march through the British town which honours fallen troops.

VETERANS honouring the return of a British soldier killed in Afghanistan during the rescue of a kidnapped Irish journalist questioned the mission yesterday, as crowds lined the streets in tribute.

THE bodies of three British soldiers killed in blasts in Afghanistan arrived back at a military base yesterday.

FRIENDS of three British holidaymakers who drowned while attempting to save their children spoke yesterday of the devastation of two families.