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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Mental Health Afghanistan veteran tackles 192 marathons for forces mental health charity
The Army veteran will be running from March to October to complete his challenge for mental health charity Head Up.
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Veterans Visa fees scrapped for long-serving overseas military personnel
Until now, the applications to stay in the UK had each cost £2,389.
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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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Paralympics Afghanistan veteran aiming to enjoy second Winter Paralympics
Owen Pick just missed out on a medal at the 2018 Games and has been picked again by ParalympicsGB for Beijing.
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Technology Nurse calls for virtual reality therapy to be more widely available for veterans
How is VR therapy helping veterans battle their PTSD?
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Veterans Memorial service for last surviving Dambusters pilot
Squadron Leader Lawrence 'Benny' Goodman died in July 2021, aged 100.
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Veterans New scheme fast-tracks veterans into prison service
The Advanced into Justice scheme is aimed at supporting Armed forces veterans into prison officer roles.
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Arctic/Antarctic Injured veteran set to conquer ultimate expedition challenge
Retired Parachute Regiment officer Martin Hewitt is taking on the Explorers Grand Slam, hoping to inspire other disabled people.
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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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WWI RBL's Albert Hall poppies gift sparks veteran's war memories
Frank England, who served in the Second World War, said the memorabilia box, given to care home, was "so special".
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RAF RAF squadron celebrates WW2 veteran's 100th birthday
Squadron Leader Eric Robinson joined the RAF in 1941 and was later awarded an OBE for his role in leading a rescue mission in Greenland.
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Veterans £70m plan launched to help veterans get work and improve health
It is hoped the Veterans Strategy Action Plan will also benefit the public sector.
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LGBTQ LGBT review will hear veterans' voices on pre-2000 gay ban, defence minister says
The Government says it will learn from the experiences of former personnel who were discharged for their sexuality.
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News Bletchley couple celebrate 81-year marriage
Joyce and Ron got married as Ron's section were being sent abroad to assist with the war effort.
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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 ...