If you were hoping your military liability ended the moment you handed in your ID card, you may want to sit down. The Government has announced plans to raise the maximum age at which some former service personnel can be recalled in a crisis, from 55 to 65, as part
Good books don’t need a hard sell. They earn their place by being sharp, well-written, and worth the time you give them. For many readers of Veteran Magazine, that means books that respect intelligence, avoid lazy clichés, and offer something solid in return – perspective, entertainment, insight, or simply a
Erskine has opened a new veterans activity centre in Forres in the north of Scotland and, by the look of the early uptake, it’s landed exactly where it needs to. Based in the former Victoria Hotel on Tytler Street, the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North is a proper, purpose-built
It has been a while since we have had a proper workhorse on our doorstep, so we were both eager to get the 6th generation Subaru Forester on board and to put it through its paces. It is hard to believe that it was first launched in 1997 when Ally
By the time December rolls around, most of us can rattle off the year’s highs and lows like a quick SITREP. New job. Relationship shifts. A mate’s wedding. A rough patch of sleep. A spell where the gym went quiet and the drinking got louder. A week where
For many of us who’ve served, or who support those who have, donating to a veterans’ charity feels like a moral duty — a small way to honour service and help those who’ve struggled since leaving the forces. But recent events surrounding We R Blighty, a community interest company
Two visually impaired veterans are set to march in the Remembrance Day Parade at the Cenotaph in London this Sunday – fulfilling a lifelong dream they thought had passed them by when they lost their sight. The proud pair, both supported by Sight Scotland Veterans and regulars at the charity’s
Andrew Johnson’s life has always been about service. The 44-year-old spent nearly two decades in the Royal Navy, honing the calmness and composure that would one day save lives on a British train. During his 17 years in uniform, he rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer, serving
Each November, the heart of London falls silent. Along Whitehall, medals catch the low autumn light, poppies flutter against dark coats, and the echo of a single bugle marks the start of the two-minute silence. For those who have served, Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph is more than ceremony – it’
* The Way That Life Goes On is a new poetry collection by 102-year-old RAF veteran Eddie Habberley * Eddie flew Spitfires during the Second World War * His 36 poems explore themes of flight, love, loss, nature and reflection * Printed by Solopress as a 60-page, square-format Perfect Bound book with matt laminated
If you’re planning a trip to the capital and want to stay somewhere that feels like home – a place where you’re among your own, not just another guest in a chain hotel – London has something special for you. The city is home to two exceptional accommodation clubs exclusively
Today, a 74-year-old former paratrooper known only as Soldier F was found not guilty on all charges connected to the events of Bloody Sunday in 1972. The verdict, delivered at Belfast Crown Court, brings to an end one of the most controversial and drawn-out prosecutions faced by a British soldier
Alex served in the Royal Military Police for 15 years, deploying twice to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan, where she bravely supported her team through some of the most challenging operations. In 2009, at just 26, she was caught in a blast while deployed overseas. Though she survived without visible
This year, the rail industry is rolling out a meaningful gesture of respect and support; free train travel for veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces attending Remembrance events. What’s on Offer On Sunday 9 November, veterans and uniformed personnel can travel free of charge across Great Britain
War doesn’t end when the guns fall silent. For thousands of Ukrainian servicemen and women, the battle has simply changed shape — shifting from the front line to the far more complex terrain of everyday life. Unbroken: Voices of Veterans and Their Partners is a powerful new documentary created by
On 29 September 2025 the Ministry of Defence announced a landmark change in the way surplus defence land will be developed. Under the new Forces First initiative, service personnel, veterans and their families will be offered priority access to a portion of the homes built on former Ministry of Defence
