Former paratrooper and actor Bernard Cribbins dies aged 93
The actor, famous for the Railway Children, Doctor Who and The Wombles served in the Parachute Regiment.
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Veterans New funding key to making UK 'best country in the world to be a veteran', minister says
New Minister for Veterans' Affairs Johnny Mercer talks about the Veterans' Health Innovation Fund.
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Royal Marines 'Rowing Marine' Lee Spencer forced to abandon swim in unique triathlon attempt
The former Royal Marine, who lost his leg in an accident, said conditions in the English Channel were too rough.
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Veterans Op Nightingale: Helping military veterans through archaeological digs
The initiative helps veterans who are injured or struggling with their mental health on the road to recovery.
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Veterans Retired Army major rows to Isle of Wight in tin boat for Ukraine
The 81-year-old has raised more than £8,000 for Children on the Edge.
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Navy 'Serving has been my honour': Olympic champion Pete Reed leaves Navy
The rowing medallist has been medically discharged from the Royal Navy.
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Veterans Birthday wishes pour in for last known Battle of Britain pilot as he turns 103
Chief of the Air Staff Sir Mike Wigston said retired Group Captain John Hemingway, 103, "is an inspiration to us all".
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Ukraine Veteran's 'Buddy Box' learning tool brings big smiles to Ukrainian refugees
The tool converts subject such as subjects such as the alphabet, numbers, colours and shapes into English and Ukrainian.
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Forces Charities Waterloo Uncovered: British veterans dig up history
Rare skeletons have been unearthed at the site of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium on 18 June 1815.
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Politics Johnny Mercer given Cabinet post as Minister for Veterans' Affairs
The British Army veteran after the announcement said "promises to our veterans are important, and will be kept".
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Forces Charities Former Royal Marine takes on swim challenge to raise awareness for mental health support
WO2 (Retired) Paul Wood will swim 30 miles to honour Royal Marines colleagues who have committed suicide.
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Mental Health Can angling help with PTSD?
Veterans are being invited on a fishing weekend as part of the Angling for Good project which is aiming to inform NHS policy.
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Mental Health Ross Kemp calls for end to 'negative stereotype' of veterans with PTSD on TV
The former EastEnders actor is backing a campaign by military charity Help for Heroes to change the portrayal of veterans on screen.
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Armed Forces Day Royal Marines host Rehabilitation Triathlon 2022
Veterans and serving personnel with injuries took part in the pool swim, cycle and static row event.
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Iraq Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner facing fraud charges over Iraq War claims
Phil Shiner is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday to face three counts of fraud.
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LGBTQ Senior judge named to lead review of treatment of LGBT veterans
In January, the Government launched an independent review into the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexual personnel in the military.