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Army veteran says Invictus Games have allowed her to rediscover herself

An Army veteran has said being selected for the Invictus Games has allowed her to rediscover herself and her “can-do attitude”. Denise Kidger, 51, of Seaham Harbour, County Durham, is to take part in various events at the Invictus Games in The Hague,...

14 Apr 2022 at 11:25

Sport

Paralympic skier Steve Arnold admits he had no ambitions to be an elite athlete

Wounded war hero Steve Arnold admits he never wanted to be an elite athlete as he sets out to emulate the exploits of fellow injured veterans on his Paralympics debut. Arnold’s life changed irreversibly in 2011 when the Army career he loved ended ...

25 Feb 2022 at 07:25

‘Amazing journey’ for Invictus Games competitors with ‘lives turned around’

The Invictus Games is a reminder that making progress does not happen instantly, according to competitors who say working towards the event has turned people’s lives around. The Duke of Sussex founded the games to aid the rehabilitation of ...

11 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Falklands risks becoming ‘forgotten war’, research suggests

The Falklands conflict risks becoming a “forgotten war”, as research suggests many people are “clueless” about its details, according to a new report. One in four younger people have never heard of the fierce battle with Argentina over ...

29 Mar 2022 at 01:55

William leads tributes after Help for Heroes co-founder Bryn Parry dies

The Prince of Wales has led tributes to the “inspirational” co-founder of Help for Heroes, Bryn Parry, following his death. William and the Duke of Sussex both honoured Mr Parry’s memory on Wednesday, after he died following a battle ...

12 Apr 2023 at 20:44

King pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day

The King has paid tribute to the “selfless service and sacrifice” of British troops in a letter to mark Armed Forces Day. In a signed address, Charles thanked military personnel for their “immense and dedicated contribution”. He ...

23 Jun 2023 at 22:00

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 ...

27 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Love & Relationships

Invictus Games gold medallist who suffered brain injury in car crash after tour of Iraq has themed wedding to honour Help for Heroes charity

An Invictus Games gold medallist who suffered a life-changing brain injury in a car crash on the day he came home from a tour of Iraq has tied-the-knot in a ceremony themed to honour military charity Help for Heroes. A ...

29 Jun 2022 at 08:17

Veterans, care leavers and domestic abuse victims will be housed, Starmer vows

Veterans, young care leavers and victims of domestic abuse will be given a “guaranteed roof over their head”, Sir Keir Starmer has promised. The Prime Minister pledged that “homes will be there for heroes” as he vowed ...

24 Sept 2024 at 18:18

Health

RAF veteran who quit sport after thumb sprain left her arm immobile became Invictus Games’ first female UK captain

An RAF veteran who was medically discharged after a freak thumb injury left her arm immobile has rediscovered her love for sport and recently became the Invictus Games’ first female UK captain. Rachel Williamson, 35, ...

26 Nov 2024 at 06:30

Model-making classes ‘helping veterans manage mental health issues’

Ex-servicemen and women are using the therapeutic benefits of scale modelling to help combat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions, it has been reported. Mental disorders were ...

10 Oct 2025 at 13:05

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