Veterans

1 day ago

An man in naval uniform smiles at the camera , he has tattoos on his forearms.

'Leaving the forces can be daunting and confusing'

Charity is expanding its work to help more veterans adapting to life as a civilian.

1 day ago

4 days ago

Jack Waterfield smiling at the camera, with a glass of fizz in his hand. He has short white hair and glasses, and is wearing a green zip-up top over a white-and-red checked shirt. He is in a room with some people in military uniform around him.

Surprise party marks RAF veteran's 105th birthday

The veteran eats "more cake" and does "more partying" than ever before.

4 days ago

5 days ago

A white block-shaped building with plants in front of it and the words The Battle Back Centre in black lettering above black framed doors

'Place of safety' has helped 10,000 veterans

The centre at Lilleshall was established in the year British combat operations ended in Iraq.

5 days ago

6 days ago

Charles Jagla. He has short grey hair and glasses. He is wearing an African style shirt with safari style animals and patterns.

Polish WW2 refugees reunite at 'beautiful place'

The future of Ilford Park in Stover remains in doubt after the government launches consultation.

6 days ago

7 days ago

A photo of Alfred 'Barney' Barnett looking at the camera. He is wearing a chequered shirt with a jumper over the top while sitting in a chair.

Hundreds attend WW2 veteran bomber pilot's funeral

Mourners gather to remember Alfred 'Barney' Barnett who died at the age of 104, without family.

7 days ago

A brick-built building with ornate features. It is set back from the road with a ramp and steps leading up to the front. There are trees in front of it too, and a pedestrian crossing in the immediate foreground of the photo. The image is taken on a sunny day with blue sky and some white clouds.

New monthly support sessions for armed forces

The new armed forces hub will be hosted by Wolverhampton's Central Library.

7 days ago

14 May 2026

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.

14 May 2026

12 May 2026

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.

12 May 2026

10 May 2026

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.

10 May 2026

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