WW2 Veteran Doug Baldwin Dies at Age 100
Tributes are paid to Doug Baldwin, a Normandy veteran and former POW who has died aged 100. We remember his courage and remarkable life story. Read more.
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Army veteran turns life around with Solihull HMO support
Former soldier Dan Vaughan, who struggled after leaving the army, is rebuilding his life thanks to a veteran-specific HMO scheme in Solihull. Discover how the project offers housing and support.
SSAFA's Christmas Hampers Bring Cheer to Veterans
SSAFA volunteers have delivered 40 Christmas hampers to veterans in South East Wales, a scheme now in its third year. The initiative provides vital festive support to the Armed Forces community.
Military Veterans Enjoy Special Dakota Flight at North Weald
A group of British military veterans enjoyed a memorable flight in a historic Douglas Dakota, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends. Discover how this special day was created.
Herts RAF Veteran Calls for Christmas Messages to Veterans
RAF veteran Barrie Griffiths urges Hertfordshire residents to post messages of support for veterans this Christmas via Help for Heroes. Small gestures can combat loneliness.
WW2 veteran, 102, takes to the skies in Cambridge glider
Robbie Hall, a 102-year-old Bomber Command veteran, fulfilled a lifelong dream with a glider flight over Cambridge, organised by the Taxi Charity. Read her inspiring story.
Six Centenarian Veterans Celebrated at Broughton House
George Evans marks his 100th birthday, joining five other centenarian veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford. Discover their incredible stories of service and longevity.
RAF Valley's 80-mile charity march for veterans
RAF Valley servicemen complete 80-mile fundraising trek through storms to Broughton House Veteran Care Village, raising £1,500+ for veterans during Remembrance Week.
Bristol home's 235,000 Christmas lights for veterans
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
WW2 Veterans Honour Remembrance with Spitfire Display
Second World War veterans enjoyed a special Spitfire display at North Weald Airfield, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends on Remembrance Sunday. Discover how to support their work.
Rochdale Remembrance Services Honour Local Heroes
Rochdale's Remembrance season honoured veterans and fallen heroes, including D-Day veteran Les Brown, with new government veterans' strategy announced.
Stonehenge Sleep Out to Combat Veterans' Homelessness
Around 200 supporters, including Lt Col Andrew Tuggey, will sleep out at Stonehenge to raise £45,000 for ALABARÉ's vital work breaking the cycle of veterans' homelessness. Support the cause now.
Barnsley Veterans Pull 9-Tonne Truck for Charity
A team of veterans and civilians in Barnsley are pulling a 9-tonne truck 2.2 miles to raise funds for the Royal British Legion and Help 4 Homeless Veterans. Support their incredible challenge!
Burton's Remembrance Parade Returns with Moving Tributes
The historic market town of Burton Upon Trent honoured its fallen heroes as the traditional Remembrance Parade returned to the streets, bringing together veterans, cadets, and residents in a moving ceremony.
Yeadon boy's 28-mile army walk raises thousands for veterans
An inspirational 11-year-old from Yeadon completes gruelling 28-mile walk in full army gear, raising over £2,800 for veterans and his air cadet squadron.
National Lottery backs Welsh veteran heritage project
A groundbreaking heritage project preserving the stories of armed forces veterans in Wales receives significant National Lottery Community Fund support, ensuring their experiences are remembered for generations.
Solihull veterans' HMO gets green light
A controversial plan to convert a five-bedroom Solihull property into accommodation for military veterans has been approved, overcoming significant local opposition and parking concerns.
Veterans Community Club launches with flying start
A groundbreaking community hub for veterans and armed forces members launches with overwhelming success, offering vital support and camaraderie in a welcoming environment.
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