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Falklands War: Living with survivor’s guilt 40 years on

A Scots veteran has said how his brother’s death in a hit-and-run made him realise he suffers with survivor’s guilt after fighting in the Falklands War four decades ago. Norman McDade, who prefers to go by the name Mac, joined the Royal Navy aged 17 ...

27 Mar 2022 at 03:55

Veterans minister urges ex-armed forces personnel not to join Ukraine conflict

Veterans are being urged not to travel to Ukraine to fight, in a letter sent by a minister to military charities. A small number of serving British personnel are believed to have gone absent without leave to join the resistance against the Russian ...

11 Mar 2022 at 12:25

Falklands War: Veteran recalls moment gun failed to fire amid fierce conflict

A war veteran has recalled the terrifying moment his gun jammed when fighter jets bombarded him during the Falklands War as the conflict approaches its 40th anniversary. Norman McDade, or Mac, as he prefers to be named, signed up to the Navy in ...

29 Mar 2022 at 12:25

Veterans to be fast-tracked into teaching, NHS and prison officer jobs

Veterans will be fast-tracked into jobs as teachers, prison officers and in the NHS as part of a new scheme aiming to improve their employment prospects, the Government said. The Cabinet Office has launched a £70 million veterans strategy ...

19 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

New Veterans Commissioner for Scotland will be ‘great champion’

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to have a female as Veterans Commissioner. Susanna Hamilton, who has served in the Royal Navy, has just been appointed to the role – with Veterans Secretary Keith Brown saying she is “already ...

13 Jul 2022 at 13:08

Veteran’s ‘Buddy Box’ learning tool brings big smiles to Ukrainian refugees

A British Armed Forces veteran’s educational resource has helped break down language barriers for Ukrainian refugees in schools across the UK, leaving them with “big smiles”. Called “Buddy Box”, the resource makes use of text, pictures ...

18 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Ross Kemp calls for end to ‘negative stereotype’ of veterans with PTSD on TV

Actor and broadcaster Ross Kemp has hit out at the “negative portrayal” in dramas of soldiers with mental health issues. The 57-year-old said stereotypes on television, in films and in the wider media are having a profound effect on ...

27 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Veterans ‘begrudgingly’ accept amnesty legacy legislation, MPs told

Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan has claimed that retired soldiers have “begrudgingly” accepted legislation that will see immunity from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes. Mr Kinahan told the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee ...

15 Jun 2022 at 13:56

Scotland

Veteran who fought in Dunkirk rearguard defence celebrates 104th birthday

The oldest veteran of the Royal Scots regiment, who fought in rearguard defence during the Dunkirk evacuations, is celebrating his 104th birthday. Major John Errington, from Shrewsbury in Shropshire, fought at the battle of Le ...

12 Aug 2022 at 10:06

Operation Market Garden veteran marks 100th birthday

A Second World War medic who helped save lives during Operation Market Garden has described reaching his 100th birthday as a “wonderful occasion” but said there are not many of his division left. Alec Hall, of Southend in ...

03 Jun 2022 at 19:49

Racing

Indy Five primed for Veterans’ assignment at Sandown

David Dennis reports Indy Five to be in prime condition ahead of the £100,000 Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase at Sandown on Saturday. The 12-year-old warmed up for the final of the Veterans’ Series with a comfortable ...

04 Jan 2022 at 13:55

Racing

Final reward for Prime Venture team

Prime Venture came from the rear of the field to win a stamina-sapping contest for the Unibet Veterans’ Handicap Chase Series Final at Sandown. Adam Wedge delivered the Evan Williams-trained 11-year-old with a ...

08 Jan 2022 at 16:55

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