Veterans’ mental health charity stops taking new referrals due to funding crisis
A mental health charity for military veterans is no longer able to take new cases in England or Wales due to a funding crisis.
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Railcard for veterans to be launched on Armistice Day
A new railcard for military veterans will be launched in November, the Department for Transport has announced.
Aberdeen Art Gallery hosts special Remembrance Day service
The newly-reopened Aberdeen Art Gallery has played host to a special Remembrance Day service.
Law change pledge for Northern Ireland veterans a worry, says Irish deputy PM
The Irish deputy leader has said an announcement by the Prime Minister pledging a law change to protect armed forces veterans who served in Northern Ireland is worrying.
Special remembrance service held at Aberdeen Art Gallery
The newly re-opened Aberdeen Art Gallery hosted a special Remembrance Day service today.
Why PM’s pledge to curb veteran prosecutions is controversial
With Armistice Day marking the 101st anniversary of the end of the First World War, the armed forces and veterans are a main focus of Monday’s election campaign.
North-east falls silent on Remembrance Sunday
Thousands of people turned out to pay their respects and remember those who gave their lives in service of their country in the north-east.
What is the Conservatives’ new veterans’ railcard policy?
On Remembrance Sunday the Conservatives have announced that veterans will be able to receive a discount on rail travel with a new railcard.
Free buses for Aberdeen veterans, cadets and armed forces on Remembrance Sunday
First Bus has announced it will provide free travel to all armed forces personnel, veterans and cadets for Remembrance Sunday.
Queen meets 99-year-old veteran at armed forces support unit
A 99-year-old war veteran reminded the Queen that she will owe him a birthday card next year when the monarch met him in Kent today.
Ex-Marine says National Lottery funding is key to ‘life-saving’ veterans centre
A former Royal Marine has said National Lottery funding is “vital” to a veterans centre which helped “save lives”.
North-east groups urged to apply for funding to help veterans
North-east groups that work with veterans have been urged to apply to a fund that benefits former services personnel.
New service aims to support Aberdeen’s veterans
A new scheme to help veterans in Aberdeen is to be launched.
Facebook offers digital skills training to armed forces veterans
Facebook is to provide digital skills training to more than 300 armed forces veterans when the social network holds a community event in London on Wednesday.
North-east veterans’ service in plea for more funding
The boss of a “lifeline” support service for north-east veterans is pleading for continued funding.
Free lunch to help tackle isolation in north-east’s blind veterans
North-east veterans who suffer from sight loss can now seek support from a regular lunch group.
Blind Second World War veterans find love aged 97
Two blind veterans have found love again in their 90s and celebrated with a blessing where they vowed to live out their days together.
Poppy Scotland seeks north-east veterans for memories initiative
A leading veterans’ charity is on the hunt for ex-forces personnel from across the north-east to share their stories for a new project.
Aberdeen veterans supported in war on isolation
A new support service for veterans is being set up in Aberdeen to help tackle the problem of loneliness.
Television body launches scheme to get veterans behind the camera
Former servicemen are to be retrained for roles in television through a new scheme launched by an industry-led body.
Aberdeen City Council praised for helping veterans
Aberdeen City Council's efforts to help those in the armed forces and veterans have been commended in the UK Parliament.
North-east MSP pays tribute to veterans in parliament
A north-east MSP has paid tribute to those who have served in the armed forces.
Melinda Messenger urges support for veterans on Long Walk Home
Melinda Messenger has urged people to support veterans talking part in a walk to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Cash crisis already looming for North-east veterans’ support base
A North-east support centre for veterans could be nearing collapse, less than a year after it opened.
War veterans asked to share memories for new Aberdeen Art Gallery display
North-east war veterans and survivors are being urged to share their stories and photographs for an upcoming exhibition.
Watch: Powerful videos of veterans will make you ‘rethink remembrance’
The Royal British Legion will today unveil an interactive video installation featuring stories from a younger generation of veterans to urge the nation to rethink remembrance.