Veterans

David Beer, former Royal Navy veteran, will be taking part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for Walking With The Wounded.

I'm a veteran walking across the city for vital mental health services

Fareham Remembrance Sunday in West Street, Fareham, on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Poignant Remembrance Sunday ceremony held in Fareham - pictures

Rachel Simons (left) founded of Scarves For Falklands Veterans, with Neil Binder, a Falklands veteran who helps administer a Facebook page which co ordinates those who make the scarves and veterans who receive them.

Falklands War veteran pays tribute to woman who creates scarves

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a £3.5m boost for Royal Navy, British Army, RAF and other military veterans.

£3.5m pledge to tackle veteran homelessness, prime minister announces

Armed forces personnel and veterans will be given free bus travel for Remembrance weekend.

Free bus travel for armed forces and veterans for remembrance parades

Poppy decorated Stagecoach buses

Stagecoach offers free travel to veterans this Remembrance Weekend

An army veteran in Portsmouth was left disgusted after someone had pooed and urinated on the Naval Memorial in Clarence Esplanade, Southsea.

Veteran disgusted after memorial desecrated with poo and urine

(Photo: Will Ireland/PinPep/SWNS)

UK airline targets veterans in new recruitment drive for crew roles

Kevin Dove is running 100 10ks to raise funds for the First Light Trust charity based in Gosport, who support military veterans.

'I'm running 100 10ks to support a charity that helps our veterans'

Sky's the Limit: easyJet collaborates with Andy McNab for the launch of weServed, a platform providing a clear pathway for veterans seeking new opportunities.

easyJet launches recruitment drive for veterans

James Furze has decided to run a 10 mile road race for the veterans charity that supported his dad. From left: James Furze with his son Ollie, and his late father Trevor Cattemull.

'I'll do anything to support the charity that helped my dad'

Portsmouth will be honouring the fallen on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. Pictured: Cdre John Voyce, commanding office of HMNB Portsmouth, lays a cross. Armistice Day Service, Cenotaph, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

City to honour the fallen at remembrance services - dates and times

The Havant Poppy Appeal has been launched, with a call for residents to get behind the cause once again. Pictured: Mayor of Havant Cllr Peter Wade, second left, poppy appeal organiser for Havant Andy Carter MBE, third left, Alan Mak MP, fourth from right, Rick Standen who is chair of the Havant branch of the Royal British Legion, right, and others at the launch of the Havant Poppy Appeal at Tesco, Havant
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241024-04)

'The Royal British Legion supports us - but now we need your help'

The Portsmouth poppy appeal was launched on October 24 with sailors bringing donation boxes from a landing craft involved in the Falklands War. Lt Cdr Steve Cass leads as a poppies are brought ashore from landing craft F8. Poppy Appeal launch at HMNB Portsmouth.

Historic Falklands War landing craft delivers poppies for city appeal

Alan Day, a former Royal Navy veteran from Fareham who served aboard HMS Sheffield during The Falklands War, will be marching at the remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London.

Falklands War veteran to march at Cenotaph to remember fallen comrades

Fighting with Pride (FWP) of Craig Jones, the campaign's director, and a Royal Navy veteran, involved in an open letter to the Prime Minister from charities, calling for LGBT veterans who suffered historical mistreatment in the armed forces to receive adequate compensation.

Royal Navy veteran fights for 'adequate' compensation
Charities have called for the government to ‘do the right thing’ by giving adequate compensation to veterans who suffered under the ‘gay ban’.
Sophie Lewis

The government has announced several housing grants to create homes for veterans. This comes after a pledge to house all Royal Navy, Army and RAF veterans was challenged in parliament. From left: Labour MP Al Carns and Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty.

Vital grants issued to house homeless military veterans

Veterans and serving personnel travelling to remembrance events will get free train travel on specific days.

Military and veterans get free train travel for remembrance events

The government has announced that Veterans ID Cards will be an acceptable form of identification for voting in elections.

Veterans ID Cards to be accepted for elections after people blocked

The government pledge to house all Royal Navy, Army and RAF veterans was challenged in parliament. From left: Labour MP Al Carns and Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty.

Emotional pledge to house all armed forces veterans challenged

British Airways has become the first airline to accept the Veterans ID card as a form of identification. Former military personnel can use it for domestic flights.

Veterans ID cards to be accepted on British Airways domestic flights

Portsmouth's two Labour MPs, Stephen Morgan and Amanda Martin, have backed a pledge which aims to eradicate homelessness for military veterans. Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer announced measures will be implemented to end veteran homelessness, despite outlining that the upcoming budget will be painful.

MPs back pledge to end veteran homelessness despite gloomy budget

Portsmouth Naval Memorial rededication service to mark 100 years of the unveiling of the monument. Picture: Sarah Standing (041024-3000)

Service marks rededication of Portsmouth Naval Memorial 100 years on - pictures

Heroic Royal navy heroes were honoured at the rededication of the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, marking 100 years since the unveiling of the landmark. The ceremony took place on Friday, October 4, 2024.

Portsmouth Naval Memorial rededicated 100 years since it was unveiled

A memorial obelisk to honour those who died during the sinking of HMS Royal Oak is being unveiled. Pictured is the battleship in Portsmouth Harbour prior to the Second World War.

Obelisk honouring those who died on HMS Royal Oak to be unveiled

Road closures in Calderdale.

Road closures to allow memorial service to take place - details

Female recruits to the armed forces have had their training stifled due to poorly fitted equipment, Ofsted has said. Pictured is a Junior Soldiers parade on the Regimental square as they graduate from the Army Foundation College on in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

Female military recruits' restricted by poor equipment - report
Female recruits to the armed forces face restrictions in training because of poorly fitted uniforms or equipment, Ofsted has concluded.
Freddie Webb

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made a major gaff during his speech at the Labour Party Conference, which social media has picked up on.

Sir Keir Starmer calls for "return of the sausages" from Gaza in gaff

King Charles III saluting Commander Officer James Collie as he boards the Vanguard-class submarine during a visit to the Royal Naval Armaments Depot, Coulport, part of HM Naval Base Clyde. Picture date: Thursday September 19, 2024.

Proud King Charles III thanks submariners for their service to nation

Military personnel and veterans could be prioritised for council housing in Portsmouth. The decision is dependent on a review passing.

Military and veterans could be prioritised for council housing

The veterans minister role has been moved back into the Ministry of Defence, after the role allowed them to previously appear in cabinet. Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan and Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage have differing opinions on the decision.

Veterans minister role moved from cabinet - MPs clash over decision

The Royal Navy, British Army and RAF have been accused of fighting amongst themselves by new defence secretary John Healey.

Royal Navy, Army and RAF urged to not fight each other by government

George Chandler presenting photograph to the HMS Sultan mess. A ceremony was held at the Gosport base for Blind Veterans UK.

D-Day veteran, 99, guest of honour at military base gala

An action plan has been set up by councils to support serving military personnel and veterans in Portsmouth and elsewhere. Pictured is th4e D-Day celebrations on Southsea Common.

Detailed action plan set out to help military personnel and veterans

BAE Systems has donated a total of £1m to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).

"Momentous": Defence giant's donations to Royal Navy charity reach £1m

Free bus travel is being provided to military personnel and veterans in Portsmouth for Armed Forces Day. Picture: Mike Cooter

Free bus travel offered to mark special occasion - when

City of Portsmouth College students and staff at the Worthing 10k in aid of Care for Veterans

Portsmouth cadets complete 10k to raise funds for charity

Sir Keir Starmer at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard during Labour's general election campaign. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-070)

Labour pledges to bring in new armed forces support role

The Conservative manifesto says it will raise defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by cutting civil service spending. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Tory manifesto promises more defence spending - how

Czech veterans Charles Strasser and Jirí Pavel Kafka were flown to Omaha beach for the D-Day commemorations after their plane was grounded due to a technical fault in Jersey. Picture: Jon Guegan

Commandos take stranded Czech veterans to D-Day after plane fault

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt said Rishi Sunak not staying for a D-Day event was "completely wrong", as the fallout of his decision continues. The Portsmouth North candidate took part in a BBC Election Debate on June 7. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

"Completely wrong": Penny Mordaunt criticises Rishi Sunak's D-Day snub

WATCH: Stunning drone video shows dismantling of D-Day arena

D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Pictured is: HRH King Charles and Queen Camilla. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-178)

Empty seats and ticket troubles at D-Day - MoD responds

Opposition leaders said Rishi Sunak has brought shame on the office of prime minister. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images.

Public brand Rishi Sunak "disgusting" after skipping D-Day ceremony

Solent Airport Daedalus will be hosting an Armed Forces and D-Day 80 commemoration event this weekend. Picture: Jason Hawkes

Timings for flypast at Daedalus air show - when can I see the display

Arthur Reading, 99, A D-Day veteran, helped young people to clean up the beaches in Southsea ahead of the Normandy Landings commemorations. Pictured is Arthur in the middle of the Lord Mayor and Mayoress of Portsmouth.

D-Day veteran joins young people to clean beaches for commemorations

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has apologised after missing the D-Day ceremony in Normandy yesterday. He attended the events in Portsmouth on Wednesday at Southsea Common. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3748)

"It was a mistake" - Sunak apologises for skipping D-Day ceremony

Jack Chapman, 27, of Petersfield, was part of a team which built the principal beacon which is being used to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It will be lit at HMNB Portsmouth. Jack said it was amazing to build the beacon in honour of his grandfather. Picture: John Gasser

Engineer creates D-Day beacon honouring grandad who served in WWII

The annual Normandy Landings memorial service took place at the D Day Stone near Canoe Lake, Southsea, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to commemorate 80 years. Picture: Sarah Standing (060624-4007)

City unites to honour fallen soldiers at poignant D-Day service

A landing craft approaching Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6 1944, a scene that the film Saving Private Ryan re-created.

Watch: D-Day war film streaming for free for limited amount of time

Fish and chips.

Watch: National Fish and Chip Day’s fascinating connection to D-Day

The Portsmouth City Council and Royal British Legion D-Day 75 memorial service on Monday 6th June 2022 at the D-Day Stone, Southsea. Visitors laying the wreath by the D-Day Stone, Southsea.

City to pay its respects today at D-Day memorial event - details

A Spitfire flying across the sky as the drones formed beautiful shapes and colours over Portsmouth for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture: Sarah Standing

Watch: Captivating drone lightshow illuminates sky for D-Day 80

The Princess Royal, President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, arrives to attend the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's annual service of remembrance at Bayeux Cathedral, in Bayeux, France, during events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture date: Wednesday June 5, 2024. Picture: Hannah McKay/PA Wire

Princess Royal praises determined veterans - ceremonies start

Actor Jonny Weldon (30) from Bournemouth, shed a tear while reciting the letter of Captain Jack Lee to his wife and children - D-Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3761)

D-Day 80: Heart-wrenching letter makes actor shed tear

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