Veterans

Stephen Morgan has paid tribute to Armed Forces personnel, veteran, and their families ahead of VE Day 80 celebrations.

MP thanks veterans for "invaluable contribution" ahead of celebrations

A 1980 photo shows HMS Sheffield of the Royal Navy. The destroyer was hit and sunk by an Exocet missile fired from an Argentinian land-based Super Etendard fighter bomber 04 May 1982 during Falklands (Malvinas). The Argentine government on December 05, 2003 said Britain has admitted that nuclear weapons were on some navy vessels.

Enlightening photos of HMS Sheffield as we remember "famous" destroyer

The Chambers is holding a free lunch for WWII veterans on VE Day. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Popular restaurant to offer free lunch for WWII veterans on VE Day

Fareham Charity Reaches Milestone for PTSD Assistance Dog Partnerships

Newly accredited PTSD assistance dogs Gunner, Deputy, Sweep & Freddy stand proudly with their Veterans

Fareham charity reaches milestone of 50+ PTSD assistance dog partnerships

A family festival, commemoration service and beacon lighting have all been planned to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Hayling Island. Pictured is The Ferryboat Inn and John's Cafe D Day celebration day.

Festival, beacon lighting and pyrotechnics display planned for VE Day

VE Day 80 street party on board Royal Navy warship HMS Duncan with celebrity supporters of the Armed Forces, Ross Kemp and Dame Kelly Holmes on Friday 4th April 2025.

Ross Kemp and Dame Kelly Holmes step aboard warship for VE Day party

Various VE Day and VJ Day activities have been planned across Portsmouth to mark the 80th anniversary. Pictured are residents at the Frensham Road Jubilee street party. Picture: Mike Cooter (050622)

Host of VE Day and VJ Day activities planned for 80th anniversary

A new community co-working space affiliated with Save A Warrior UK has opened its doors in Fareham Shopping Centre. Co-Director Tom Burgess is hoping that the organisation's work can be spread. Save A Warrior UK supporting military and emergency service personnel.

Co-working space helping veterans and emergency personnel opens

Save A Warrior UK, an organisation that supporters former Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel - and other first responders - is moving into Fareham Shopping Centre.

Organisation supporting veterans moving into Fareham Shopping Centre

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Leading energy company expands military veteran recruitment - apply

John Bolloten, documentary photographer at his Blood Brothers exhibition

I photograph brutal bare-knuckle fights. I'm often sprayed with blood

David Yates jnr, volunteer of VOS, son of David Yates who was a Royal Navy Medic. Veterans charity, Veterans Outreach Support (VOS), receives vital funding to keep supporting former military personnel the Royal Maritime Hotel, Portsmouth on Thursday 20th February 2025

Veterans Outreach Support bags "important" £776k of new funding

Alex Elsdon, a military veteran with links to Portsmouth, has passed away. Thames Valley Police have found a body

Military veteran with links to city dies with police finding body

Veterans can have their independence and continue living comfortably in their own homes

Ad Feature UK veterans can claim 'discount' for more affordable mobility care

Royal Navy sailor, Lieutenant Pete Macaulay, is running the London Marathon in April to raise money for a homeless charity that works in Gosport.

"Honoured" sailor to run London Marathon fighting against homelessness
A dedicated Royal Navy sailor will be running the London Marathon to fight against homelessness.
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Pictured: Lyndsey Howell outside Portsmouth Crown Court. She was found to have defrauded the Hornet Sailing Club in Gosport out of £68k to feed a gambling and cocaine addiction. The club organises sailing trips and other activities for Royal Navy veterans.

Woman addicted to gambling defrauds historic sailing club of £68k

Royal Navy veteran Robert Jones, who served during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, has celebrated his 100th birthday on Hayling Island.

Royal Navy veteran who served on D-Day celebrates 100th birthday

Second World War veteran Roy Hayward, of the Isle of Wight, speaking to the crowd during the D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Brave D-Day veteran Roy Hayward who lost both legs dies aged 99

The exhibition, The Lucky Ones Grow Old, features portraits of veterans by Matt Sills taken at The D-Day Story on Wednesday 18th December 2024. Pictured: Cyril Stanley (Stan) Ford alongside his portrait. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

D-Day veterans honoured to have story told at new museum exhibition

Crew from HMS Prince of Wales met with military veterans in Salford during a memorable visit to Liverpool.

Thoughtful HMS Prince of Wales sailors visit veterans to share stories

David Beer who served in the Royal Navy for seven years, walked six miles from the People's Memorial in Milton to Victory Gate with a group of veterans to raise money for Walking With The Wounded. The charity offers vital mental health services to former military personnel struggling with loneliness and other hardships.

"Veterans will be supported by us": Fundraisers walk across city

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
Serving members of the armed forces and veterans travelling to remembrance ceremonies will be given free bus trips.
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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
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'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

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

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

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