THERE was only one battalion from the Duke of Wellington's Regiment involved on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

"When I first arrived in Newcastle, The Duke of Wellington was owned by CAMRA investments, a company that CAMRA set-up to run real ale pubs.

The Duke of Wellington pub, on Kenton Drive, Newcastle, invited seven carers from the Gosforthbased St Oswalds's Hospice to tuck into a free feast.

THE market town of Cowbridge was once home to many pubs and coaching inns and the Duke of Wellington is a rare survivor from those days.

But customers at the Duke of Wellington in Belgravia, Central London, will be able to borrow sheepskin jackets like those worn by Second World War fighter pilots.

PANORAMA: This is the spectacular view of Liverpool seen by workers as they examined the Duke of Wellington statue in Commutation Row.

The Government yesterday denied there had been any secret deals over the future management of Apsley House, the London former home of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and victor of the Battle of Waterloo.

Last week saw Duke of Wellington score their best team score of the season when hosting Urlay Nook.

Pte Timothy Gallagher of the 9th Bn Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) was married to Melinda and dad to one daughter, Catherine.

Throwing money at a venture like this is no guarantee of success, yet three years on and The Duke of Wellington Inn is thriving.

Some neighbours feared the scheme at the Duke of Wellington in Kenton, Newcastle, would lead to noise and disturbance.

It is thought he left the Duke of Wellington pub, in the centre of the town, at about 11.30pm on Saturday night and headed towards the Geraints Way housing estate across some fields.

If you live near London, head for Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington, on Hyde Park Corner.

THE Duke of Wellington was having his first wash and brush up for more than 100 years in this picture.

GLASGOW'S famous Duke of Wellington statue is ready and waiting for the big match.