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Campaign Launched to Honour Gloucester Veteran 'Barton Billy' with Memorial Tuesday, December 30, 2025 gloucester veteran pow memorial wwii burmarailway homelessness tribute fundraising history An appeal has been initiated to fund a memorial for Gloucester war veteran Bill Clements, affectionately known as ‘Barton Billy’. For decades, Bill was a familiar figure around Barton, often spotted near the doctors’ surgery, … Read More
Campaign Launched to Honor Gloucester Veteran 'Barton Billy' Who Endured Harrowing PoW Ordeal Tuesday, December 30, 2025 veteran pow memorial gloucester britisharmy worldwarii burmarailway homelessness tribute campaign A heartfelt campaign has been initiated to raise funds for a memorial commemorating Bill Clements, affectionately known as ‘Barton Billy,’ a Gloucester war veteran whose harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war left lasting … Read More
Former Wrexham and Plymouth Argyle Midfielder Luke Young Shines with First EFL Double in Cheltenham Town's Away Win Monday, October 20, 2025 lukeyoung cheltenhamtown efl midfielder football plymouthargyle wrexham awaywin double veteran sport Luke Young, the seasoned midfielder with a rich history at Wrexham and Plymouth Argyle, demonstrated his enduring class by netting his first double in the English Football League during Cheltenham Town’s impressive away win. … Read More
Remembering Martin: The Homeless Army Veteran of Gloucester's Woodlands Sunday, September 28, 2025 martin veteran homelessness gloucester woodlands friendship councillor compassion support community In the quiet woodlands near Gloucester, a poignant story unfolded—a story of Martin, a homeless army veteran who found refuge beneath the trees, and Brendon O’Donnell, a devoted city councillor whose friendship brought … Read More
Remembering Martin: A Homeless Army Veteran Living in Gloucester's Woodland Sunday, September 28, 2025 martin homeless veteran gloucester woodland councillor brendonodonnell friendship socialcare veterans Martin, a homeless army veteran, found shelter in the woodlands near Gloucester, living a life far removed from the comforts many take for granted. Despite facing the harsh realities of homelessness, Martin’s resilience and … Read More