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Poppy Factory celebrates centenary as veteran praises it for giving him purpose
The charity has grown into a national organisation
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Research highlights the prevalence of mental health disorders in military veterans
Research by The University of Chester found that depression had the highest prevalence with 17.8% of veterans being diagnosed.
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East Midlands veterans urged to apply for university-led mental health scheme
Loughborough University has created a bespoke programme to help attendees from all Armed Forces branches.
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Rutland-trained soldier and sniffer dog honoured in online memorial
Lance Corporal Liam Tasker and his sniffer dog, Theo, had success detecting IEDs across Afghanistan's Helmand Province, but both sadly died on duty.
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Halton veterans to receive free 'Feel Good Think Good' bags
Age UK MidMersey will be handy out special bags to local veterans.
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Memory of D-Day veteran to live on in new Preston development
The Longridge soldier was just 18 when he took part in the Normandy Beach landings and was presented with the Legion D’Honneur in 2016.
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WWII Veteran Ron Johnson to enjoy a party for his 100th birthday celebration
Happy 100th Birthday to Ron Johnson!
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North Wales radio presenter organises event to highlight healing power of music for veterans
Royal Composer Olga Thomas has composed a track especially for the veterans in an event which is being backed by The Royal British Legion
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Bristol company provides flooring for veterans' woodland retreat
About 30 families are expected to benefit from using the woodland cabin in the next year.
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Wythenshawe start-up firm conducts removals with military precision
Idea for the start-up came as a the result of the founder's need of a business that understood his situation.
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RAF Benevolent Fund offers support to lonely veterans
Charity offers lifeline to RAF veterans and their families during a time of isolation.
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Charity concert brings early Christmas for Southam veterans
Covid-safe entertainment helped to lift the spirits of ex-service people who had been struggling with isolation.