Armed Forces Day

Today has been the second official Armed Forces Day in Britain to show the people's gratitude to our services currently fighting in Afghanistan. The current death toll stands at 307, making this the most costly war, more than Iraq or the Falklands. Here are some videos showing the country's responses over the last two years to our troops and the fallen.

The Yorkshire regiment returning to York marching to York Minster

Regiments returning to Stafford

One of many repatriations from Afghanistan to RAF Lyneham, through the market town of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire

The Forces say thanks to Wootton Bassett for their commitment

Another repatriation covered by BBC News

We will remember them.

Armed Forces Day

Today has been the second official Armed Forces Day in Britain to show the people's gratitude to our services currently fighting in Afghanistan. The current death toll stands at 307, making this the most costly war, more than Iraq or the Falklands. Here are some videos showing the country's responses over the last two years to our troops and the fallen.

The Yorkshire regiment returning to York marching to York Minster

Regiments returning to Stafford

One of many repatriations from Afghanistan to RAF Lyneham, through the market town of Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire

The Forces say thanks to Wootton Bassett for their commitment

Another repatriation covered by BBC News

We will remember them.

What a result!

Ghana 2 USA 1 after extra time. Only the third African nation to get through to the quarter finals ever. Even though John Mensah is only on loan to Sunderland last season he played and is there. Will England join him? Earlier Uruguay got through against South Korea by the same scoreline. They now play Ghana and I wouldn't like to predict that result.

Meanwhile we have had a power cut and a slight shower. My mam rang to see if I was all right as they had a tremendous thinderstorm that blew all their lights. We only live 25 miles apart. Weird. It is quite dark now, but I can't decide if it's twilight or gathering clouds.

What a result!

Ghana 2 USA 1 after extra time. Only the third African nation to get through to the quarter finals ever. Even though John Mensah is only on loan to Sunderland last season he played and is there. Will England join him? Earlier Uruguay got through against South Korea by the same scoreline. They now play Ghana and I wouldn't like to predict that result.

Meanwhile we have had a power cut and a slight shower. My mam rang to see if I was all right as they had a tremendous thinderstorm that blew all their lights. We only live 25 miles apart. Weird. It is quite dark now, but I can't decide if it's twilight or gathering clouds.