Alexander Blackman offered his ‘profound and heartfelt’ thanks to Mail readers after learning he will be freed within weeks for killing an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan in 2011.

The decision took a second or two to sink in. Their years of armed combat had left some of the gents in this crowd a little hard of hearing, writes ROBERT HARDMAN.

Alexander and Claire Blackman are expected to receive police protection from potential terrorist attack because he shot dead a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan in 2011.

Sgt Al Blackman, known as Marine A, left HMP Erlestoke, Wiltshire, on the backseat of an Audi car (pictured) just after 12.30am today, having spent 1,277 days behind bars.

Star Al Pacino could play Alexander Blackman's lawyer Jonathan Goldman QC. Sergeant Blackman, 42, was released from HMP Erlestoke Prison, Wiltshire, yesterday and reunited with wife Claire.

EXCLUSIVE: Sergeant Alexander Blackman relives his ordeal for the first time after being convicted of murder for shooting a mortally wounded Taliban fanatic in Afghanistan in 2011.

Sergeant Blackman was reunited with wife Claire in April after serving 1,277 days behind bars for shooting a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan.

Sgt Alexander Blackman - known as Marine A - has joined a new scheme supporting wounded servicemen find work, which was officially launched yesterday at the Houses of Parliament.

Marine A Sergeant Alexander Blackman, who was released from prison in 2017, appeared on ITV on Wednesday, where he said he was looking for work following his manslaughter charge.

I used to be in a relationship with a man who criticised my cultural tastes for being too lowbrow. ‘I don’t understand why you watch that trash,’ he would say

‘They don’t say Agatha Christie is cosy, do they? My books are very easy to read, which means people assume they’re easy to write, which isn’t the case'

It's well acknowledged that all-inclusive holiday options can divide traveller opinions rather radically

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for maintaining a healthy, clear-water pond with thriving wildlife. He recommends placing a site in part-shade or sun.

Nicholas Lyndhurst, who is still instantly recognisable as Rodney, recalled larking around with his former co-stars on the legendary sitcom. He is soon to appear in musical Man Of La Mancha in London.

It goes without saying that the supermodel’s new baby Matilda and partner Steph are his first loves. But it was adopting rescue pup Dora that made him settle down and prepare for first-time fatherhood

Articles of 22 October 2018 and 28 January 2019 may have suggested that Camilla Austin was knowingly involved in a £13.7m pension scam run by her father. The court found no wrongdoing.

Earlier this week, and ahead of VE Day today, Sophie Wessex, 55, Prince Edward, 56, and Princess Anne, all telephoned several veterans to learn about their experiences in the war.

Tom Watson's appointment as chairman of UK Music has triggered an extraordinary backlash, with insiders warning of a shattering split as they demand evidence of his qualifications for the role.

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows there were 8,196 more deaths at home in England, Wales and Scotland compared with the five-year average for this time of year.

Brian Reader, 81, was ordered to pay £6.5million but has only repaid £406,072. Three other members of the gang have also underpaid following the 2015 £14million London heist.

Dame Vera Lynn 'raised a glass' and sang along to the country's rousing rendition of We'll Meet Again as a crowd of well-wishers visited her West Sussex home during last night's VE Day tributes.

Despite being owned by three Irishmen, and having a menu packed with Ireland's bounteous bounty, it steers admirably clear of hoary-handed cliché

Now I try not to review restaurants in their first month or two. They need time to settle in, get things right, slip into a comfortable rhythm. But Osip has hit the ground running

This Monday lunch just reminds me why I love London so much. New things to learn, fresh dishes, cultures, thrills and delights

Sola is a new Soho restaurant from chef Victor Garvey, a man who was born in New York. But moved west, to Los Angeles, at just one month old

The controversial football Hall of Famer, who launched his Twitter on the 25th anniversary of the murder of his ex-wife and her friend, claimed that people had talking about him 'with no accountability.'

It's been a fashionable and fun time in Miami, Florida this week, with the annual Art Basel show and festival attracting fine art lovers as well as a healthy helping of famous faces.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star set tongues wagging back in September when she was photographed holding hands with the model who she split from last year after he allegedly cheated.

Kim, 39, and Khloe, 35, confronted their older sister, 40, over her aversion for sharing her inner world on camera in a new KUWTK teaser. 'I'm not literally dating anybody,' she insisted.

Sunday's episode documented a confrontation between Kim and Khloé had with Kourtney who refused to share her about her romantic relationships on the show.

After a flirty bikini romp on a beach in Miami this Wednesday, supermodel pals Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid enjoyed a yachting trip off the Florida coastline.

Kourtney Kardashian and Younes Bendjima have been spotted yet again, just after their evening together in Miami. On Tuesday, the on-again-of-again couple stepped out for a day-trip.

The 40-year-old reality star and the 26-year-old Algerian hunk were seen aboard the Incredicoaster at Disneyland California Adventure Park in Anaheim, California on Tuesday night.

Kourtney Kardashian and her ex-boyfriend Younes Bendjima have been spending more time together recently. The star may have rekindled her relationship with the model.

She got into a huge fight with Kim Kardashian when she insisted on not having any sugar at a kid's party. And on Saturday, Kourtney Kardashian hosted a gingerbread house making party.

The model, 21, pulled out all the stops as she attended the Kardashian/Jenner's annual Christmas party in Los Angeles with her boyfriend Scott, 36, on Tuesday evening.

Kourtney Kardashian enjoyed a low-key Christmas Day, with the 40-year-old sharing snaps of her enjoying her latest Christmas gift: an adorable Labrador puppy.

Kourtney Kardashian hid her toned and fit physique on Tuesday as she stepped out with her son, Reign, five, to grab some coffee in Los Angeles.

Kourtney Kardashian proved she was a fun aunt on Saturday morning when she took her kids Penelope, seven, and Reign, five, out for smoothies with niece North, six.

The 40-year-old reality star stayed comfortable in a pair of black sweatpants while walking with Mason, 10, and Reign, five, who was perched on top of a bodyguard.

The 40-year-old Poosh founder rocked a nude bikini for a post where she detailed a few of her favorite tips to get her body back in fighting shape after having children.

The reality star star, 40, put on an ab-baring display in a knotted black crop top and matching blazer as she celebrated a friend's birthday at Nobu. Kourtney is always dressed to impress.

The reality star showed off her dance skills in a funny TikTok video with 10-year-old son Mason and family friend, YouTube's David Dobrik.

It's a Disney day for this 'self-made billionaire' and her famous family. On Wednesday, Kylie Jenner, 22, and her ex-boyfriend Travis Scott, 27, took their daughter Stormi, aged one, to Disney World.

In an image shared to Instagram by Kim Kardashian, three of the little ones can be seen during their day out at Disney World in Florida.

The 40-year-old posted several selfies from the trip, captioned with a reference to Gus Van Sant's 1991 film starring Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix: 'My own Private Idaho.'

After walking the runway at the Burberry show at London Fashion Week, Kendall Jenner spent some time with Kourtney Kardashian's ex Luka Sabbat.

The 40-year-old reality star shared an article which discussed some of the negative consequences of too frequent vibrator usage while boasting about the benefits of self-exploration.

She enjoyed a whirlwind 24 hour trip with husband Kanye West to Paris, even stopping by the Jean Paul Gaultier. And on Wednesday night, Kim Kardashian was back in the states.

Her hugely successful loungewear and intimates brand SKIMS, which launched in fall 2019, hit Nordstrom department stores earlier this month. And Kim Kardashian promoted her new restock.