Veteran From 'Audacious' Great Escape Breakout Dies Aged 101
RAF veteran Jack Lyon was captured after crash-landing in Germany during the Second World War.
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Veterans Former Royal Marine Breaks World Records After Completing Solo Atlantic Row
Lee Spencer began his crossing in January, aiming to become the first disabled person to row solo and unsupported across the ocean.
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Families MP 'Delighted' After Soldier's Daughter Granted British Visa
Many soldiers are forced to take on second jobs to afford to move their families to the UK.
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Veterans Government Urged To 'Abolish' Visa Fees For Commonwealth Veterans
Applications for a visa can cost thousands of pounds, and the Royal British Legion is asking for the Government to abolish fees altogether.
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Northern Ireland Fears Raised Over Investigations Into Northern Ireland Conflict
Northern Ireland's victims' commissioner said in her recommendations that "transparency is key".
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News Blind Veterans Test Driverless Vehicles
A six-month trial of the driverless pods begins in April.
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Forces Charities Military Welfare Officer Nominated For Top NHS Award
Jason Stone's work supporting veterans and armed forces has helped many so far.
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News 'Mission Automotive': Jump Starting A Veteran's Career
The new project will put businesses in touch with forces' leavers.
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Gurkhas Gurkha Veterans Receive £15m Pension Increase
A £25 million investment has also been confirmed for medical support for Gurkha veterans living in Nepal.
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Veterans Mighty Malamutes: The 'Big Teddy Bears' At The Help For Heroes Winter Games
It may have been the first time the dogs set foot on the Catterick pitch, but they were not there for football...
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Forces Charities Blind Veteran Prepares For Transatlantic Balloon Crossing
An ex-Royal Navy pilot will fly from Canada to the UK later this year.
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Army Veteran Prepares For Solo Rowing Challenge Between Yemen And Africa
Jordan Wylie, who ran through three of the world’s most dangerous countries last year, is now taking on a mammoth solo rowing challenge.
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Prince Harry Prince Harry Visits Pioneering Project Treating Conflict Wounds
The centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a world-first, researching combat wounds and developing new ways to treat their effects.
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Forces Charities Sew Your Appreciation For Our Armed Forces, Urges 'Sewing Soldier'
Neil Stace, from TV's Great British Sewing Bee, wants us to get out our needles and thread to help homeless veterans.
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News Veteran Targeting Paralympic Success In 2020
Former Royal Engineer Luke Sinnott believes he is "mentally ready" to challenge for a medal.
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News Specsavers Employee Suspended After Veteran Allegedly Accused Of ‘Killing Innocent People’
A member of staff has been suspended after allegedly making comments and questioning why a veteran should receive priority treatment.