Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter

Here's the latest on the Battle of Hastings anniversary events. 

Our reporter Kathryn Langley grabbed a word with him as thousands of people gathered in the town for the anniversary events.

The family of a soldier who died 21 years ago has spoken of their relief after a fresh inquest can take place into his death. 

Pte Sean Benton, 20, from Hastings, was found with five bullet wounds to his chest in June 1995 while on guard at a perimeter fence at Deepcut.

An original inquest into his death recorded a verdict of suicide, something his family disputed. 

William the Conqueror ordered Battle Abbey to be built to mark the site of his victory over Harold in 1066. 

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For two decades, the army said the death of Welsh soldier Cheryl James at the notorious Deepcut army barracks was suicide.

As her parents prepared to hear the verdict at the new inquest into her death, Week In, Week Out followed their fight for the truth and looked at what's happened to a dossier of sexual abuse and bullying allegations involving other recruits, which campaigners say should be re-examined.  

You can watch the report here.

The menacing atmosphere at Deepcut barracks was the setting for physical, sexual and racial abuse, according to those who served there.

In a BBC Two documentary, former trainee soldiers spoke publicly about their experiences at the base.  

Read and watch more here.

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A fresh inquest can take place into the death of a young soldier at an army barracks in Surrey 21 years ago, a judge rules.

Here's the latest from Battle, where events are being held to mark the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.

The new hearing was made possible by Private Benton's mother Linda who, before her death last year, used the Human Rights Act to access evidence held by Surrey Police. 

The original inquest, which the 20-year-old's family said took less than two hours and heard evidence from six people, recorded a verdict of suicide, and a criminal investigation seven years later found no evidence of third party involvement.

Private Benton's medical and mental health records were not obtained and no evidence was sought or given about his experiences at Deepcut.

The family, who are represented by human rights organisation Liberty, believe he was subjected to severe bullying.

Mr Justice Collins said that a considerable amount of fresh evidence had come to light which cast "some doubt" on the correctness of the original finding and there was also material which concerned the care which was afforded to Private Benton by the Army at the relevant time.   

Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporter

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BBC Live reporter

Here's Sean Benton's family statement outside court.

The Saxon army arrives at Battle Abbey ahead of the battle. 

A date for the fresh inquest has yet to be set. 

Private Sean Benton was the first of four young soldiers to die at the barracks between 1995 and 2002.

Private Cheryl James, 18, from Llangollen, North Wales, shot herself in November 1995, according to a second inquest into her death which concluded in June.

Private Geoff Gray, 17, from Hackney, east London, was found dead with two gunshot wounds to his head on September 17 2001.

Private James Collinson, 17, from Perth, was found dead with a single gunshot wound through his chin on March 23 2002.

In the last few minutes the Ministry of Defence has issued us with a statement regarding the new Deepcut inquest.

Emma Norton, legal director of rights organisation Liberty and solicitor for Mr Benton's family, said: "Just as with the Hillsborough families, the parents of Cheryl James and so many others, the Bentons' perfectly reasonable questions about their son's death were met with decades of stonewalling, silence and suspicion.

"Just as in those cases, it was only the Human Rights Act - the law our Government remains determined to repeal - that enabled the family to access information to which they had every right. 

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"Sean Benton was young and vulnerable. He deserved so much better.

"We are hopeful his family can now finally have their questions answered and that lessons are learnt so young recruits like Sean are better protected in future."   

Sean Benton's sister Tracy Lewis said in a statement: "Our family had just 20 years with Sean. It has taken us another 21 to secure the thorough, independent inquiry we should have seen immediately after his death.

"For that reason, our parents are not here with us to see this day.

"For two decades, our family has been tormented by questions about what Sean went through at Deepcut.

"If his death had been properly investigated in 1995, we would have been spared years of uncertainty and pain.

"It should be a source of huge shame to the Ministry of Defence and Surrey Police that our mother had to fight for so long - far longer than she should have had to - to force the authorities to answer basic questions. We look forward to finally discovering the truth."

Dan Maclaren
BBC Live reporter

A group of re-enactors have ended their 300-mile journey to mark the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.

They've retraced the route made by King Harold as he took on the threat of William of Normandy.

A judge has given the go-ahead for a fresh inquest into the death of a young soldier at Deepcut barracks 21 years ago.

Private Sean Benton, from Hastings, was found with five bullet wounds to his chest in June 1995 while undergoing training at the Surrey base.

His twin, Tony Benton, and sister, Tracy Lewis, went to London's High Court after they were given permission by the Attorney General to apply for a new hearing. 

Today Mr Justice Collins said there had been a consent order which meant there would be a fresh inquest. Mr Benton and Mrs Lewis wept and said: "We are just happy and relieved. It's been too long."

The High Court has given the go-ahead for a fresh inquest into the death of Pte Sean Benton at Deepcut barracks 21 years ago.