Veterans

3 days ago

Al stands next to the horse wearing a purple hoodie and black helmet. He is stroking the horse on its neck.

'Heartwarming' horses help military veterans

The charity uses sessions with horses to help ex-service personnel deal with mental health issues.

3 days ago

5 days ago

A veteran carrying a poppy appeal box with poppies inside it. The man is dressed in a blue uniform with a poppy and a number of medals.

Royal British Legion officers removed over charity's operation

Internal documents, obtained by BBC News NI, reveal a litany of concerns across branches in Antrim, Tandragee, and Finaghy, as well as at district committee level.

5 days ago

7 days ago

An older woman with short grey hair and darkly tinted glasses stands in front of a sign with a black and white image of a soldier. Above the full-length photograph is text reading Hubert Glendore English MBE 1926 - 2018.

Caribbean World War Two veterans honoured with new plaque

A memorial garden and plaque are unveiled in Leeds to honour Caribbean World War Two veterans.

7 days ago

8 May 2026

Three men in military uniforms carrying standards have lowered them to the ground at a funeral. There is a coffin on a plinth which is draped with a Union Jack flag and there is a photo of the man as a young sailor in a frame.

World War Two hero laid to rest at 106

George Pearson served on the arctic convoys and was awarded the Arctic Star medal for his service.

8 May 2026

A shiny insect-like metal structure on three cylindrical legs stands in front of a tall glass-fronted building. There are two winding tentacles coming out the back of the statue.

Surrey Day to explore county's hidden treasures

The annual day, a celebration of life in Surrey, is taking place on Saturday 9 May.

8 May 2026

6 May 2026

Five men in sailing gear and wearing lifebelts are standing near the helm which is a wooden wheel. They are talking and laughing. Sun is glinting on the sea behind the boat.

Invictus Games flag voyage reaches halfway point

Tall ships Spirit of Falmouth and Pellew arrive in Wick 48 days after leaving Falmouth.

6 May 2026

4 May 2026

A man with short brown hair and a green top in front of a large grassy area

Runner motivated to help fellow veterans

Ex-soldier Scott Caswell is preparing to run and cycle 383 miles to support two veterans charities.

4 May 2026

30 Apr 2026

A composite image of two photos. On the left is a black and white photo of a young man wearing an army uniform including a shirt jacket and beret. He is smiling into the camera and has short hair slicked to the side. On the right is a family photo with an elderly man with white hair and glasses sitting down smiling in the middle.

Final salute for 'glass half-full' WW2 veteran

The funeral for Tom McKenzie was held earlier today with Royal British Legion members in attendance.

30 Apr 2026

A close up shot of John Daniels at the age of 104. He has neat, white hair, and gold framed glasses. He is wearing a hearing aid, and a thick, knitted blue cardigan. He is sitting in a high backed armchair in his living room. Behind him on a dresser and out of focus, is a framed photo of him as a young man in Navy uniform.

D-Day veteran who 'was amazing man' dies aged 106

John Daniels' family says he was "always interested in life" after surviving the Normandy landings.

30 Apr 2026

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