Veterans

British troops arriving in the Falklands Islands during the Falklands War. Picture: Fox Photos/Getty Images)

‘Falklands are British - and they must remain that way’

Mr Norman Irwin of Coleraine, who has died at the age of 107, has been praised by the NI Veterans Commission and Royal British Legion (photograph posted online by grandson Chris Irwin)

'Courage and humility' of ex-soldier who was believed to be NI's oldest man

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant

UK and Irish governments must ‘step up’ on Troubles Bill, says Bryant

D-Day veteran Ken Hay, with Alexander Churchill (right), great-great-grandson of Sir Winston, laying a wreath during a ceremony at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, France, to mark the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings

Commemorations to mark 82nd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy begin

Tommie Linton of Start360, Lucy Turner from the Prison Arts Foundation, and Maghaberry Prison Governor Tracy Megrath. Veterans in Maghaberry and Magilligan prisons have hand-crafted clay army cap badges for an art exhibition

Ex-soldiers craft clay badges for prison art exhibition

(L-R) Emma Little-Pengelly, Deputy First Minister, David Johnstone, Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland and Colin Ward, Chair of the Royal British Legion in Northern Ireland

Royal British Legion in Northern Ireland mark 15th anniversary of Iraq War

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the Government is “committed to delivering the Troubles Bill to address the legacy of that terrible period of our history”

Veterans to be protected from the ‘legal wild west’ in Troubles Bill

The Royal Irish Regiment taking part in a 2018 ceremony at Belfast's Titanic Slipways. Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Veterans group gets £500k boost to accommodation for homeless forces members

From left, Stephen McKee, Andy Allen and Doug Beattie all served in Afghanistan. Mr McKee paid the ultimate sacrifice while Mr Allen suffered serious injuries.

Afghanistan veterans slam Trumps' claim they stayed off front lines

Jim Allister, a tearful Jim Shannon, and Claire Hanna all contributed to the debate

Repeal of immunity for Troubles crimes - round-up of where the parties stand

Soldiers taking cover behind their sandbagged armoured cars while dispersing rioters with CS gas in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday in 1972. Last week, Soldier F was found not guilty of two murders and five attempted murders following a judge-led trial at Belfast Crown Court

Government spends £4.3m on legal defence of Soldier F

Leading organiser from the Northern Ireland Veterans Movement, Paul Young (left) and Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, David Johnstone, speak to the media outside Belfast Crown Court where former paratrooper known as Soldier F has been found not guilty of committing two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry in 1972. Soldier F, who cannot be identified, was accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters on the streets of Londonderry on January 30 1972

'The veteran community in NI welcome today’s outcome': David Johnstone

Alex Burghart MP said: “Instead of the clarity and finality provided by the last Conservative government, it drags up the past and places those who served honourably back under suspicion." Pic: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

'A betrayal of NI veterans,' say Tories of Labour-Dublin legacy plan

An army member with his pet dog Luna, at their service family accommodation in Whittington Barracks, Lichfield.

Joy for pet-loving heroes as red tape cut over animals in military homes

Image posted up by Tory MP Lincoln Jopp of veterans protesting the possible repeal of the Legacy Act in London on Monday July 14 2025

Veterans of the NI Troubles protest about their treatment over legacy

Armed Forces personnel and veterans can receive a free hot breakfast at Tesco this Sunday

Tesco thanks Armed Forces with free breakfasts
For the fourth year running, Armed Forces personnel and veterans will be able to get a free hot breakfast in over 300 Tesco stores to mark Armed Forces Day.

Women enjoy themselves at a tea party in Belfast City Hall, and King Charles III leaves yesterday’s Westminster Abbey service Pics: Liam McBurney and Aaron Chown/PA Wire

VE Day 80: Day of celebration … and solemn remembrance too

Across the UK, lives lost at war are being remembered today on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Ruth Dudley Edwards: On VE Day, here’s to all those who defeated fascism

(Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Leading energy company expands military veteran recruitment - apply

John Bolloten, documentary photographer at his Blood Brothers exhibition

I photograph brutal bare-knuckle fights. I'm often sprayed with blood

Veterans can have their independence and continue living comfortably in their own homes

Ad Feature UK veterans can claim 'discount' for more affordable mobility care

There has been an ongoing row so far this year in Belfast City Council over the Armed Forces Covenant (photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Veterans' commissioners old and new lament rejection of Armed Forces Covenant

(Photo: Will Ireland/PinPep/SWNS)

UK airline targets veterans in new recruitment drive for crew roles

Sky's the Limit: easyJet collaborates with Andy McNab for the launch of weServed, a platform providing a clear pathway for veterans seeking new opportunities.

easyJet launches recruitment drive for veterans

Your say: New funding plans to secure a brighter future for veterans

Army veteran Adam Denny from Newtownards suffered a spinal injury whilst serving with the Royal Irish Regiment, which led to degeneration of his spine. He has received support from Help for Heroes' pain management courses

Help for Heroes describes chronic pain as a 'hidden enemy'

Mikey Allen at his 'therapy' castle in the Sirhowy Valley, South Wales.

Ex-soldier pledges to rebuild mountain 'therapy' castle
Watch Mikey discuss the importance of providing mental health support, with details on the wellbeing experiences that take place at the castle.
Jessica Martin

Letters to editor

Letter: Reassurance for veterans after support office announces closure

More than 1,000 members of the security forces lost their lives during Operation Banner in providing a safer Northern Ireland, writes Danny Kinahan

Letter: No moral equivalence between security forces members and terrorists

Great British Bake Off 2023 to undergo huge format change

Veterans can get half price meals at Morrisons for one day only

Morrisons launch half price cafe deal for one day only

D-Day veteran Joe Cattini has died aged 100

Breaking One of Britain’s last D-Day veterans Joe Cattini dies aged 100

Eclectic sounds reviewed by Kevin Bryan (photo: Adobe)

Veterans and best newcomers in harmony

Kevin Bryan CD releases (photo: Adobe)

Veterans and music newcomers releases

A soldier in Belfast in 1969 when Operation Banner began. More than 1,000 members of the security forces were killed, yet many of them and others think legacy has been imbalanced

The three legacy trials have all been against veterans, not terrorists

Letter to the editor

Veterans will be deeply saddened by death of the Queen

Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer says he will consider his future in politics after being sacked by Liz Truss. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker.

Veterans minister to consider his future in politics after sacking by Truss

The Cenotaph on Whitehall in London as the nation prepares to fall silent to remember the war dead on Armistice

Veterans anticipate ‘poignant’ remembrance service after Covid restrictions

The study found that 43% of veterans had experienced problem gambling

Armed forces veterans ‘11 times more likely to be problem gamblers’

Beyond the Battlefield Chairman Robert McCartney and Chief Executive Annemarie Hastings at their office in Newtownards.
Picture By: Arthur Allison.

Veterans’ residential centre will be NI’s first ‘one-stop shop’ for support

Paul Young of Justice for NI Veterans Original

Veterans' dismay as government stalls on legacy again

A tattered Union flag flies above the remains of a Magherafelt Army base in early 1991, while a trio of men survey the damage from a 500lb (220kg) IRA proxy bomb. The base had been used by the UDR; there were no fatalities

'Veterans in NI feel left behind GB comrades'

Veterans watch the official opening of the British Normandy Memorial in France via a live feed during a ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire

Normandy veterans mark 77th D-Day anniversary at emotional ceremony

NI Veterans Commissioner, Danny Kinahan

NI Commissioner urges veterans in need to get in touch

L-R: Alderman Paul Michael BEM, Veterans' Comissioner for NI Danny Kinahan, veteran Ron Harrison and Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Jim Montgomery

Council’s support for veterans seeking information on key services

Danny Kinahan is the new NI Commissioner for Veterans.

NI Veterans Commssioner: Authorities must affect change for veterans

Brett Savage pictured at the Beyond the Battlefield office in Newtownards.
Picture By: Arthur Allison, Pacemaker.

VIDEO: Complete funeral of veteran Brett Savage

Veterans from around the UK arrive in Ards after a three day walk from Edinburgh to highlight the unique pressures on veterans in NI. A service was held at Ards Cenotaph as wreaths were laid by ex-servicemen and local politicians in memory of soldiers who have lost their lives.
Photo Pacemaker Press

Brett Savage death: ‘NI veterans under extreme mental health pressure due to Cov...

Beyond the Battlefield Chairman Robert McCartney

Veterans’ charity sees 40% spike in demand as lockdown impacts PTSD sufferers

News Letter editorial

World War II ended in victory and so will the fight against virus

This is what you need to know about VJ Day (Photo: IWM)

This is everything you need to know about VJ Day and when it takes place in 2020

DUP MP Gavin Robinson called for the centre to remain open. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

DUP lobbies for retention of Royal British Legion respite centre, Bennet House i...

Veterans who protested in support of Bennet House, Portrush on Saturdy December 28.

Royal British Legion: No decision yet over veterans’ centre

Veterans who protested in support of Bennet House, Portrush on Saturdy December 28.

Royal British Legion: No decision yet over veterans’ centre

From left, James McCurdy Ballycastle, Councillor Joan Baird from Ballycastle and Mark McLaughlin from Ballymoney.
Photo: KEVIN MCAULEY/MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

Veterans press Royal British Legion not to close respite centre

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