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Crewe veteran's golden service marked with beret surprise

A Royal Navy veteran from Crewe was moved to tears after receiving a replacement beret in a surprise ceremony marking 50 years since he enlisted. Read the heartwarming story of Jerry Bradley's service and recovery.

Middlesbrough Veterans Club Expands in First Year

A thriving monthly meet-up for Middlesbrough’s military community is preparing to welcome back members as it enters its first full year. The club offers support and connection for veterans and serving personnel.

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.

£100k grant boosts veteran care home in Salford

Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.

Millionaire trades pen for a veteran's home

Property mogul Rick Gannon is trading up from a biro to secure a home for a homeless veteran. Discover his inspiring journey and how you can support the cause.

Villa prospect O'Reilly delivering goods at Crewe

Aston Villa's Tommi O'Reilly is flourishing on loan at Crewe Alexandra, starting every league game and scoring three goals. The midfielder discusses his development path and aims for Unai Emery's first team. Follow his journey.

Veteran's 5,200-mile fundraising feat for SSAFA

Inspirational Wirral veteran Gina Allsop finished a year-long, 5,200-mile endurance challenge, culminating at Everest Base Camp, raising vital funds for the Armed Forces charity SSAFA.

450 Ofcom complaints over GMB veteran interview

Good Morning Britain faces 452 Ofcom complaints over its handling of a 100-year-old war veteran's poignant Remembrance Day interview. Read the full story and viewer reactions.

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.

Disabled vet nears end of 874-mile Poppy Appeal walk

Former RAF veteran Samantha Grundy, who uses a wheelchair, approaches the final miles of her extraordinary 874-mile journey across Britain to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal, inspiring communities nationwide.

RAF Veteran Soars into 100th Year with Plane Party

Centenarian Roy Daines, a former RAF serviceman and lifelong aviation enthusiast, celebrated his milestone birthday surrounded by model aircraft and wartime memories in a heartfelt community tribute.

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