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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£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.
Christmas Loneliness Crisis for 6.3 Million Older Brits
Age UK warns 1.5 million will eat Christmas dinner alone. New data reveals the hidden festive loneliness crisis and how to spot the signs and offer support.
Woman, 53, 'forgot' to have children, feels festive loneliness
Nadiya Bekar, 53, admits career and partying meant she 'forgot' to start a family. She shares her story of festive loneliness and the response from women who feel the same.
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.
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' for pensioners
Morrisons supermarkets launch new 'Talking Tills' nationwide, allowing pensioners to chat with staff to combat loneliness. Part of GMB's 1 Million Minutes campaign.
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.
Walsall restaurant offers free Christmas meal for lonely
Salt 'n Pepper in Walsall is offering a free festive meal on December 25 for anyone who is homeless, struggling or lonely. No bookings or questions asked.
Free Dance Classes Fight Loneliness in Rushcliffe
Rushcliffe Borough Council awards £20,700 for free inclusive dance sessions across the borough. Join joyful movement classes designed for older adults and anyone feeling isolated.
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.
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.
Hospice seeks volunteers for award-winning community service
St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich is expanding its acclaimed Compassionate Neighbours service and urgently needs local volunteers to combat loneliness and isolation.
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.
Friendship group marks first year combating loneliness
A pioneering companionship initiative in the UK is celebrating its first anniversary after bringing joy and connection to dozens of local residents through weekly social gatherings and activities.
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.
Cambridgeshire pub transforms into community café
A Cambridgeshire pub undergoes a remarkable transformation into a community café, creating a welcoming space to combat social isolation and build connections.
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.
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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