A British ship flying the Falkland Islands flag has sparked diplomatic tensions with Argentina.

The 58-year-old, of Laburnum Grove, Copnor, fought right the way through the Falklands War, and said he would be proud to see the Islands’ flag flying next to the Union flag.

Falklands' Master Malcolm Jamieson has requested that vessels in Falklands harbours and Falklands registered vessels at sea, lower flags or ensigns to half-mast on Saturday 28 June to indicate ...