George Arthur Roberts: Soldier, Firefighter And Pioneering Civil Rights Activist
The inspirational story of a man from Trinidad and Tobago who fought tirelessly for race equality and wounded veterans
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Stories Domestic Abuse Against Men: The Danger Facing Thousands Of Serving Personnel
“We have to stop gender stereotyping the situation of women always being the victim and men as always being the perpetrator."
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Stories Driven To Extremes: If You're Feeling Low This Charity Suggests You Drive High
One man's story of hitting rock bottom and the steps he took to set up a charity that works alongside stars like Tom Hardy to combat PTSD
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Stories Defeat Don’t Repeat: Army Sergeant Launches Scheme To Help Steer Children Away From Crime
At age 14 Sergeant Rutledge was selling drugs. By 19 he had been sentenced to 16 months in prison.
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Remembrance Public Urged To Forget Smartphones During Remembrance
A new campaign by the Royal British Legion aims to engage a younger audience.
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Families Highs And Lows Of Military Life Shown Through Eyes Of Forces Children
Families from across the services have submitted real-life photos for the 2020 edition of a military charity calendar.
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Forces Charities Poppy Appeal: Celebrities Help Launch 2019 Campaign
This year there is a special effort to highlight the unseen contribution made by the Armed Forces.
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Families Can I Adopt While In The Military?
What are the myths surrounding military adoption?
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Forces Charities Friendly To Forces: Campaign Aiming To Tackle Mental Health Stigma In Veteran Recruitment
Armed Forces charity SSAFA has launched the initiative to help service leavers find employment.
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Royals Harry And Meghan Present Prestigious Award To Daughter Of Soldier
“For Lyla, making other children happy is the best medicine. "
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Remembrance Red Poppy To Remember Military and Civilian Terror Victims
The red poppy should be worn to remember civilian victims of war and terrorism, as well as the Armed Forces, the Royal British Legion says.
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Navy HMS Oardacious: Royal Navy Submariners Prepare To Row Unsupported Across Atlantic
The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge sees competitors row 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua.
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Forces Charities Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Donates £1m To Charities
Of the £1 million, £775,000 will be awarded to nine Armed Services beneficiaries.
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Veterans Nominations Now Open For The British Ex-Forces In Business Awards 2020
Do you know a veteran who has forged a successful second career since leaving the forces?
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Armed Forces Covenant What Is The Armed Forces Covenant? All The Gen
The term 'Armed Forces Covenant' first came into British public life in the year 2000. But what does it mean?
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Veterans 'No Homeless Veterans' Campaign Launches
It is thought more than 3,500 ex-service personnel could be slipping through the net each year.