Herts RAF Veteran Calls for Christmas Messages to Veterans
RAF veteran Barrie Griffiths urges Hertfordshire residents to post messages of support for veterans this Christmas via Help for Heroes. Small gestures can combat loneliness.
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Red Arrows Visit Lincoln Hospital with Christmas Gifts
The RAF Red Arrows team brought festive joy to Lincoln County Hospital, delivering teddy bears and gifts funded by a £1,000 fitness fundraising challenge. Read about the heartwarming visit.
RAF Member's 500-Mile Winter Trek for Forces Charity
RAF Regiment's Howard Kniveton from Rotherham will hike 500 miles in 20 days, wild camping in winter, to raise £5,000 for SSAFA, supporting veterans like Nick.
£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.
WW2 veteran, 102, takes to the skies in Cambridge glider
Robbie Hall, a 102-year-old Bomber Command veteran, fulfilled a lifelong dream with a glider flight over Cambridge, organised by the Taxi Charity. Read her inspiring story.
Police Cyber Officer's Vital Talk to Lea Valley U3A
Hertfordshire Police cyber officer Chen Tsui gave essential advice on preventing online fraud at a Lea Valley U3A event. Learn the key tips for staying safe.
Six Centenarian Veterans Celebrated at Broughton House
George Evans marks his 100th birthday, joining five other centenarian veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford. Discover their incredible stories of service and longevity.
Advocacy charity POhWER seeks new trustees
POhWER, a major UK advocacy charity, is recruiting new trustees to help shape its future strategy and empower more people facing illness or exclusion. Find out how to apply.
Glasgow veteran honoured for 15 years of SSAFA fundraising
Glasgow veteran Terry McCourt, who has raised nearly £120,000 for SSAFA, receives a Regional Recognition Award ahead of his MBE. Discover how he supports the Armed Forces community.
RAF Valley's 80-mile charity march for veterans
RAF Valley servicemen complete 80-mile fundraising trek through storms to Broughton House Veteran Care Village, raising £1,500+ for veterans during Remembrance Week.
Hertfordshire law firm funds 20 school workshops
Hertfordshire law firm HAB Law partners with charities Tender and Dignify, donating £50,000 for 20 educational workshops in secondary schools to prevent domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships.
Bulaya Chanda: African WWI Veteran to Skegness Star
Discover the incredible story of Bulaya Chanda, a Zambian WWI veteran who became a 1930s Skegness entrepreneur and performer. A new book reveals his remarkable life.
Strictly Come Dancing Star Arrested on Suspicion of Rape
A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Hertfordshire Police confirm. The alleged incident occurred in 2024, marking another blow for the BBC show.
Hertfordshire Property Awards raise £89k for NHS hospitals
East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity raised £89,000 at its glittering property awards. The funds will support patients, families, and staff across four local NHS hospitals.
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.
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.
Opticians join homelessness sleepout in Hertfordshire
Staff from Premier Opticians in Hertfordshire are swapping their warm beds for sleeping bags to support local homelessness charities through a community sleepout event this November.
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.
Hertfordshire firm wins prestigious King's Award
A pioneering Hertfordshire company receives royal recognition for outstanding innovation and international trade achievements in the prestigious King's Awards for Enterprise.
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.
Mother campaigns for Army mental health reform after son's suicide
The grieving mother of Private Sean Binnie launches a powerful campaign demanding immediate mental health reforms within the British Army following her son's tragic death.
Herts Heroes Honoured for Community Impact
Discover how Hertfordshire's most dedicated volunteers and community champions are being recognised for their extraordinary contributions to local life in a special awards ceremony.
Veterans Community Club launches with flying start
A groundbreaking community hub for veterans and armed forces members launches with overwhelming success, offering vital support and camaraderie in a welcoming environment.
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