Army veteran finishes 635-mile challenge – 25 marathons in 25 days
Brian Wood wanted to highlight those who gave their lives fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and has raised more than £130,000 so far.
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Veterans Mark Ormrod: Veteran amputee gets freedom of Plymouth
The former Royal Marine lost three limbs after an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2007, but has since taken on numerous fundraising challenges.
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Veterans Brian Wood: Marathon-a-day Iraq veteran closing in on finish line
The former soldier and author is running at least 26 miles for 25 consecutive days to remember the fallen from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Remembrance Should Remembrance include emergency services now?
Maj (Retd) Charlie Pelling believes Remembrance is evolving - do you agree?
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Falklands RBL releases plans for 40th Falklands War commemoration
The Royal British Legion has revealed its schedule for events in 2022.
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Forces Charities RBL removes 'Pull the Pin' rum from shop after 'a number of complaints'
The charity said it is "undertaking a review" of the product and said the meaning behind it has been "misinterpreted".
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Remembrance Royal Navy sailor who used artwork to recover from PTSD selling poppy paintings for charity
Petty Officer Scott Falkiner has painted 200 limited edition poppy artworks to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.
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Forces Charities Amputee veteran’s 457-lap track fundraising challenge for Afghanistan fallen
Former Welsh Fusilier Steve Owen was injured in Afghanistan in 2010.
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Remembrance What do the different colour poppies mean?
Would you wear a poppy that is not red?
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Remembrance In Pictures: Military personnel out in force for London Poppy Day launch
Royal British Legion fundraising poppy days are taking place all across the country in the run-up to Remembrance Sunday.
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Veterans Triple amputee and former Royal Marine wins fundraiser of the year award
Ex-commando Mark Ormrod MBE has raised more than £600,000 for charity.
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Remembrance London Poppy Day: Hundreds of military personnel take part in Royal British Legion fundraiser
Now in its 15th year, London Poppy Day is the largest street collection of its kind in Europe.
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Forces Charities Why is the Scottish poppy different?
We take a look at why Poppyscotland's fundraising flower looks different.
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Veterans British Ex-Forces in Business Awards reveal this year's finalists
The 2021 awards shortlist reveals a huge breadth of talent among UK veterans
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Remembrance Dame Vera Lynn's daughter 'thrilled' to design jewellery collection for Remembrance Day
The jewellery collection and special poppy brooch has been designed ahead of the centennial anniversary of the Royal British Legion.
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Forces Charities Pride of Britain Awards: Who are the military award winners?
Max Woosey won the Spirit of Adventure award and two veterans won regional fundraising awards.