THE oldest serving regiment in the British Army is welcoming two recruits from County Durham.

Richard Hodgeson and Stephen Greenwood are enlisting as infantry soldiers in the Scots Guards, which has served in nearly every campaign in which the British Army has been in action.

Mr Hodgeson, 30, is a former pupil of Blackfyne Comprehensive School, in Consett, and Mr Greenwood, 21, is a former pupil of St Leonard's Roman Catholic School, in Durham.

WO2 Garry Bennett, manager of the Durham Army Careers Information Office, said: "The journey the two men are about to embark on will find them exploring a fantastic range of opportunities available to them through the Army and I wish them every success in Army life."

He added: "This is an exciting time, not only for these recruits, but for young people in the area with GCSE results pending.''

For further information visit the website www.armyjobs. mod.uk, telephone 08457-300-111 or visit your local Army Careers Office.