D-Day veteran George Batts dies aged 97
He had led a campaign for a memorial near Gold Beach in Normandy, where he landed on 6 June 1944.
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Forces Charities Veteran Brian Wood completes 35th – and final – marathon of gruelling fundraiser
The former soldier has so far raised more than £189,000 during this year's marathon-a-day challenge.
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Remembrance In pictures: Military personnel out in force at capital's rail and transport hubs for London Poppy Day
Active personnel from all three services, and veterans, all took part in the £1m-in-a-day charity event.
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Veterans Royal Navy veteran shares tales of seafaring career as he celebrates turning 100
Captain (Retired) Laurence Taylor marked his special day with a visit from serving and veteran Royal Navy personnel.
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Veterans Micky Yule in contention for Scottish Sports Award
The Army veteran could take home the Moment of the Year accolade for his Commonwealth Games celebration.
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Army Fundraising veteran Brian Wood kicks off 23rd marathon with visit to Aldershot
The British Army veteran is trying to raise £250,000 for Walking With The Wounded.
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Politics Afghanistan veterans Mercer and Tugendhat appointed in Sunak Cabinet reshuffle
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced his Cabinet.
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Forces Charities 'Good old British determination' helping veteran on epic fundraising challenge
Allen Stokes is cycling around Britain to raise awareness of PTSD and complex PTSD.
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King Charles WWII veterans among recipients of King and Queen Consort's first birthday cards
Hundreds have been delivered to people celebrating their 100th and 105th birthdays across the UK.
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Veterans Johnny Mercer says Liz Truss laughed as she sacked him as veterans minister
Mr Mercer said in dismissing him, Ms Truss reneged on a promise veterans' affairs would not be downgraded under her Government.
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Falklands Veteran Brian Wood continues marathon-a-day fundraiser in the Falkland Islands
This year Brian Wood MC is hoping to raise a total of £250,000 for those who have fallen in conflict.
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Veterans Commandos surf their way to recovery
Bude Surf Veterans (BSV) gives veterans and their families the chance to socialise, surf and support one another in a friendly setting.
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Royal Marines 'Legend': One of longest serving Royal Marines retires after 43-year career
Lieutenant Colonel Gary Green, one of the last marines to see action in the Falklands, has retired after a career spanning six decades.
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Veterans Royal British Legion offers £200 a month energy bill top-up grants for veterans
Veterans can find out if they are eligible for the grant and apply online.
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Health and Fitness Why quitting alcohol is so hard and how being sober might improve your military career
Former PARA William Porter speaks about his struggle with alcohol and how he gave up drinking.
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Health and Fitness How the Armed Forces and NHS are teaming up for veteran healthcare
More than half of NHS trusts in England and Wales have already achieved the status of being 'Veteran Aware'.