Armed Forces

Sergeant Cameron Lewis, 25, RAF, Air Traffic Controller based at RAF Odiham presents a poppy to Neil Fellingham, RAF veteran and Team UK Invictus Games 2025 alumnus, his wife, Lauren, their daughter Poppy, 5 and Neil's parents

Shropshire centre features in launch of Poppy Appeal

Ava Mitchell smiling, holding up a poppy

Scottish Poppy Appeal launched with help of 11-year-old ‘superstar’ volunteer

Owen Filer

‘Wales’s oldest man’ recommends fish and chip diet as he nears 107th birthday

Reverend Mark Beaton leading a previous service at Builth Wells' war memorial. Image: Cllr Mark Hammond

Builth Wells gets ready for Remembrance Sunday

The Duke of Sussex at a one year to go event for the Birmingham Invictus Games

Invictus Games: Tickets go on pre-sale for locals and Armed Forces

Last chance for West Midlands residents and Armed Forces community to secure first access to tickets

Time running out for residents to get priority for Invictus Games

The National Memorial Arboretum

National Memorial Arboretum officially gets new name after 25 years

Major Paul Wilks

Intelligence officer named as UK soldier who died in Ukraine road crash

Major Paul Wilks

Intelligence officer named as UK soldier who died in Ukraine road crash

UK flag on a soldier's arm

Member of UK armed forces killed in crash in Ukraine

©RBL Poppy

Volunteers needed to support Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal

Kieran Chambers

Armed Forces campaigner questioned policies in supporting veterans

Councillor Matthew Dorrance signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Powys Council recieves prestigious Ministry of Defence Gold Award

HMS Vengeance at sea alongside a tug

Faslane set for £15bn upgrade to make it ‘future-proofed for war-fighting’

The RAF air cadets marching at the Kington Armed Forces Day event as dignitaries salute them.

Kington hosted Herefordshire Armed Forces Day celebration

A vintage C-47 Dakota performs a flypast over Bedford crematorium as the funeral service for Sir Tom Moore takes place (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Exact time Battle of Britain flight will fly over West Midlands today

A vintage C-47 Dakota performs a flypast over Bedford crematorium as the funeral service for Sir Tom Moore takes place (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Battle of Britain memorial flight to soar over region this weekend
Event organisers say the day will celebrate the service and sacrifice of Britain’s Armed Forces
Dan Stacey

The Leader and Deputy Leader of Powys County Council, Councillor Jake Berriman (L) and Councillor Matthew Dorrance (R) flying the flag for Armed Forces Day

Powys council marks Armed Forces Week

A vintage C-47 Dakota performs a flypast over Bedford crematorium as the funeral service for Sir Tom Moore takes place (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Battle of Britain memorial flight to soar over Midlands on Sunday

Kington is ready to host Herefordshire's Armed Forces Day celebration on Saturday, June 27

Commemorations and activities for all ages planned in Kington

Dan Jarvis looking over his shoulder

Dan Jarvis: I have ‘big responsibility’ to get Armed Forces the funds they need

The Duke of Gloucester meeting local veterans.

Pride as royal visitor The Duke of Gloucester visits armed forces hub

An application for funding to put on Kington’s Armed Forces Day event has been submitted.

Various activities planned for Armed Forces Day

David Johnstone arrives at Belfast Crown Court (PA)

Veterans not looking for immunity, but a fair process – commissioner

Vladimir Putin crossing himself in a church

Russia and Ukraine trade blame for violating Orthodox Easter ceasefire

Mark Pritchard MP

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Armed Forces chief rejects that military was unprepared for Iran war

Armed Forces Day event is coming to Kington this summer
Plans for Armed Forces Day 2026, when it will be Kington’s turn to host the event, are close to being finalised
Karen Compton

‘Drone degree’ to be offered at British university based on Ukraine lessons

Minister to visit 'world class' veterans centre at Shropshire hospital helping p...

Armed Forces Day event plans in Kington

Sudan’s top general says US-led ceasefire proposal ‘worst yet’

Plus 36 photos as Shropshire marks Remembrance Sunday with heartfelt tributes

An exciting Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event is being planned

Plus Dan Morris: A salute to the heroes we must always remember

Remembrance Day 2025: The Shropshire services being held this weekend

'It's an honour, it is invaluable' - New Armed Forces hub opens in Telford in ho...

Shropshire veteran supports launch of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal 20...

Remembrance Sunday in Shrewsbury. Picture: Drones-z

Shrewsbury residents invited to honour Remembrance Sunday and those who gave the...

Veterans healthcare in the spotlight as Headley Court relocates to Shropshire

Nominations open for the 2026 Celebrating Forces Families Awards

Former Conservative armed forces minister joins Reform UK

Royal British Legion calls for Starmer to fulfil forces covenant pledge

Employers achieve Silver Award recognition for commitment to Defence personnel

Telford & Wrekin Council's base in Southwater

Telford & Wrekin Council says removing St George's flags is not a priority

Planning for Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event moves on

Rhayader residents to be remembered at VJ Day service

Bridgnorth Lions raises more than £1,500 for Help for Heroes through popular wal...

VJ Day family tea party at Llandrindod Wells venue

Region’s gold winners are some of 200 employers awarded for outstanding support ...

Kington’s Armed Forces Day 2026 event will not be disrupted by road works

Silver Awards announced for support to Armed Forces community

Volunteers needed in Shropshire to help the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal

Government wins Commons vote over plans for armed forces whistleblowing route

'A missed opportunity' - South Shropshire MP slams government's welfare reforms

This Sunday Tesco thank Armed Forces with free breakfasts

Church of England praying for peace but preparing for war

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