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The veterans using surfing to overcome mental and physical struggles

The community says it's vital for ex-military personnel to find communities who they can trust and confide in.

4 days ago

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'Hero for his country' - One of last surviving D-Day veterans dies age 98

Edward Gaines, known as Eddie, transported 35 tonnes of dynamite to Omaha beach.

12 May

Appeal for mourners to honour WW2 veteran at funeral

Wilfred Slater's nephew says only four people are due to attend the Beverley veteran's funeral in Haltemprice.

8 May

Almost a million pounds will go towards supporting older Scottish veterans

Women-only housing planned for Aylesford veterans village but £5m more needed

The Afghan interpreter left feeling forgotten by British government

Higher suicide rates among military veterans under 25, new study finds

Suicide risk for young veterans 'four times higher than civilians'

WWII veteran reunites with French woman whose photo he kept for 78 years

Nuclear test veterans to be recognised with new medal on 'plutonium anniversary'

Nation falls silent to mark Armistice Day

Veterans mark Armistice Day at the National Memorial Arboretum

Field of Remembrance opens in memory of lives lost at war

'We were guinea pigs' - Nuclear test veterans call for medals in their lifetimes

Specialist home for veterans officially re-opens after being saved from closure