WW2 veteran recalls the day he accompanied King George VI's coffin
The 95-year-old British Army veteran also took part in HM The Queen's coronation in 1953.
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Forces Charities Charity yomping challenge set to mark 40 years since Falklands' liberation
The Royal Marines Charity is calling for people to take part in their fundraising challenge.
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Forces Charities Poppy Factory celebrates 100 years as veteran praises it for giving him purpose
A veteran who works at the West London factory said: "Without this place... I don't know where I'd be now."
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Sport Forces charity Mission Motorsport celebrates 10 years
The forces charity that helps veterans find employment and recreation in the world of motorsport has been marking its first decade.
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Remembrance April deadline to get involved in key Falklands 40th events
Four decades after fighting came to an end, the National Memorial Arboretum will be the setting for a 'liberation day' event.
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Veterans Veterans' radio play finds the funny side of losing a limb
The radio drama focuses on characters from all services recovering from limb loss and the funny side of life in a military hospital.
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Forces Charities Tickets for Troops offers chance to watch new line-up of events
The military charity has Premier League, Grand Prix, British horse racing and comedy gig tickets available.
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Mental Health Soldier completes 24-hour run for mental health charities
Sergeant Naomi Benson completed more than 200 laps of a 400m track in one day with a 3kg medicine ball strapped to her wrist.
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Forces Charities Are you ready to March in March for Combat Stress?
It's time to get active and raise money for veterans
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Forces Charities Military Memories: Army veteran uses poetry to help forces charities
The book of poems about life in the UK Armed Forces reached Amazon's Top 10.
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Forces Charities How have previous BFBS Big Salute grant winners benefited?
The charity fundraiser has raised more than £1.5m since it was started.
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Forces Charities BFBS Big Salute fundraising gives a boost to military charities
The money has been raised by BFBS audiences and staff.
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Armed Forces Covenant New chair of military charities hopes to make UK best place to live for veterans
BFBS’ Sitrep podcast spoke to Lieutenant General Sir Nicholas Pope, who left the British Army two years ago, about his priorities in his new ...
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Forces Charities Get in the festive mood with the SSAFA Christmas Carol Service
The service heralds the start of the festive season for many in the armed forces
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Veterans Sally Orange: Veteran completes 70th marathon in cracking style
The former Army Major completed her Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon dressed as a cracker to raise money for charity.
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Navy 'Us against the elements': Navy officers gear up for USA cycle
The team is preparing for a 5,000km ride across America in 2022.