Woman Seeks Gloucestershire Relatives of Unknown WW1 Soldier from Old Photograph Friday, May 15, 2026 ww1 gloucestershire soldier photograph military history relatives royalarmymedicalcorps veteran memorial Willow Hewett, an author and mother of two from Wells, Somerset, recently purchased a framed photograph of a World War One soldier for just £5 at Cheddar Market. Intrigued by the image and its unknown origins, she has since … Read More
Royal Navy Veteran Undertakes 126-Mile Swan Pedalo Challenge to Support Mental Health and Rescue Charities Friday, April 24, 2026 veteran pedalo thames fundraising combatstress rnli mentalhealth royalnavy challenge charity Alan Thornewill, a 60-year-old Royal Navy veteran, is embarking on a bold and unconventional fundraising mission: pedal 126 miles along the River Thames in a swan-shaped pedalo. Setting off on Friday, April 24, from Lechlade, … Read More
BBC The Repair Shop Experts Restore Historic Trophy, Leaving Veteran Speechless Tuesday, April 14, 2026 therepairshop restoration veteran trophy mikewebb rangerover dariengap adventure expedition bbc In the latest episode of the BBC’s popular series The Repair Shop, former serviceman Mike Webb brought in a deeply sentimental trophy for restoration. Mike’s item, a replica of the vehicle he and his regiment drove on the … Read More
Former History Teacher Fined for Wearing Fake Royal Navy Uniform Tuesday, January 6, 2026 royalnavy uniform veteran medals distinguishedserviceorder fraud remembrance militarylaw suspicion ceremony Jonathan Carley, a former history teacher, has been fined £500 after admitting to wearing a Royal Navy officer’s uniform without authorization. The 65-year-old ex-Cheltenham College teacher sparked suspicion among veterans … Read More
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