UK naval chief loses command after submarine runs aground

The British naval chief in charge of a nuclear-powered submarine which ran aground on a shingle bank has been relieved of his command.

UK naval chief loses command after submarine runs aground

The British naval chief in charge of a nuclear-powered submarine which ran aground on a shingle bank has been relieved of his command.

HMS Astute was on sea trials last month when it became stuck off the coast of Skye and ended up marooned for several hours.

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