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
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
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
A British Army veteran has revealed how he’s lived for more than 60 years with shrapnel embedded in his brain — after surviving a brutal ambush during active service on the Yemen border in the 1960s. Colin, now 82, was just 21 when his unit came under heavy fire in
Erskine Veterans Charity, Scotland’s leading veterans charity, has appointed decorated RAF veteran, Roy Geddes MC, as Regional Manager for its Veterans Activity Centres (EVACs) across Scotland. Roy, 55, brings distinguished service experience and community leadership to the role. He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery and leadership under
A forward-thinking telecoms business looks set to raise thousands of pounds for a West Yorkshire charity dedicated to helping veterans. National telecoms company UKPS Communications has befriended Huddersfield-based Tommy’s Voice and selected it as its chosen charity for the next two years. It has brought out a special Tommy’
The veteran community has a new voice in government. Louise Sandher-Jones MP has been appointed Minister for Veterans and People, taking over the role in early September 2025. With her military background and first-hand experience of service life, she steps into a portfolio that carries weight, expectation, and real responsibility.
Commando-turned-survivalist Steven Kelly has swapped the British Army for bushcraft, emerging from 23 years in uniform to brave reality TV in the buff and launch a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure business. In a light-hearted, adventurous twist on the usual resettlement story, this 29 Commando Regiment veteran is proving that the end
On a bright July morning, hundreds of military veterans gathered at the Cenotaph in London, medals glinting in the sun, banners raised high. They had come by motorbike and on foot, unified by one message: don’t scrap the law that protects those who served in Northern Ireland. The law
Britain’s oldest surviving World War II veteran, Donald Kitchener Rose, has passed away at the age of 110, marking the end of an era and a life that spanned the most tumultuous events of the 20th century. Born on Christmas Eve 1914 in Surrey, Rose’s lifetime witnessed two
Each June, communities across Britain unite to mark Armed Forces Week – a nationwide show of support for the men and women who serve, have served, and support the British Armed Forces. What began as a modest day of recognition has evolved into a full week of celebrations, reflections, and events.
We sat down with Olivia Cox – a former British Army officer turned TV presenter, fitness coach, and fashion influencer – to discuss her remarkable journey from military life to the media spotlight. In this candid, conversational interview, Olivia opens up about the identity shifts she navigated after service, and how she’
