On a warm summer’s day there are few places on Earth I’d rather be than tending my bees. Take the sound from my own colonies during the blazing sunshine we’ve enjoyed over the past week. The hum and murmur of worker bees inside the hives, mixed with the incessant buzz of activity in the wildflower … Read more
A British soldier who lost his leg after stepping on an explosive during his second tour of Afghanistan, and feared the incident left him infertile, has recently welcomed ‘miracle’ triplets. Tyne Rogers, 30, from Birmingham, West Midlands, thought he may never have a family of his own because he feared nobody would be attracted to … Read more
Why we’re defending the Cenotaph: Ex-Royal Green Jacket and an SAS veteran reveal their ‘horror’ at having to protect memorials to fallen soldiers Former soldiers guarded London’s Cenotaph yesterday fearing it was a target The father of two was also among soldiers guarding the Cenotaph on Saturday He said it was a small group of … Read more
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden dons his naval uniform to mark the country’s Veterans Day by laying a wreath at Stockholm’s Maritime Museum Prince Carl Philip of Sweden donned his military regalia today for Veterans Day Fourth-in-line, 41, wore a white hat and double breasted navy jacket to salute Father-of-two looked sombre as saluted the flag … Read more
There are families headed by single mothers and fathers, those that encompass generations, longtime couples and solitary artists living in RVs, trailers, tiny pads and well-kept houses in Northern California. These black-and-white portraits show the reality of lockdown in and around the state’s capital, Sacramento. For photographer Rachelle Steele that was the plan. A military … Read more
Virgin Money starts hunt for a new chairman as City veteran Jim Pettigrew steps down Pettigrew engineered a major transformation in 2018 when bought by CYBG plc The chartered accountant joined the company in September 2012 Last year the business started to bring all of its services under the Virgin brand By Sara Scarlett For … Read more
It’s just lovely! Care home veteran salutes Mail Force: Delivery of vital PPE will help keep ex-submariner Harry, 100, safe Harry Melling, 100, is Britain’s oldest surviving Second World War submariner His Alexandra Grange care home in Wigan received the aprons and coveralls Manager Christine Stafford saluted the Mail Force charity delivery of vital PPE By … Read more
Officer at the Army’s secret psychological warfare unit ‘pressured veteran who reported his security blunder’ Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Burridge lost a pile of cards with his contact details He is in the 77th Brigade which leads efforts against Covid-19 disinformation The cards were spotted on a street in Cottesmore, Rutland, by an Army veteran Here’s how … Read more
Emotional viewers cried ‘tears of joy’ as they watched a decorated war hero move into his new home in ‘veterans street’ on last night’s DIY SOS. Single father-of-three Simon Flores, a former Lance Corporal in the Royal Green Jackets and 3 Rifles, lost his left foot in a roadside bomb attack while on patrol during … Read more
For 14 years, Reverend Paul Parks and his wife Lois were known to their parishioners as a devoted couple, united in faith and committed to their flock. A former paratrooper and SAS reservist, Rev Parks was a commanding presence in the pulpit; a man who brought a wealth of life experience and humour to his … Read more