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Veterans hail Richmond Poppy Factory ahead of centenary celebrations

Veterans praised the charitable Poppy Factory in Richmond for being a lifeline by consistently helping them into employment as it

Behind the Badge: from Zambia to the Met Police

Have you ever wondered who the people are behind the uniforms and the badge in the London Metropolitan Police? Wondered

At war with manic state bipolar: A soul-baring account of an ex-paratrooper’s battle with mental illness

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Armed Forces Day hits high note with Richmond concert for disabled veteran charity The Poppy Factory

Disabled veterans will get a helping hand from a celebratory concert in Richmond, fundraising to get them back to work,

Chelsea Pensioners honour ‘Army recruits who sacrificed lives’ as Royal Mint produces Pals Battalion coin

Chelsea Pensioners are among those to be commemorated  by the Royal Mint as the theme of the 2016 £2 coin

Generous soldier fulfils gruelling challenge to honour fallen troops and raise Chelsea Pensioner cash

A serving soldier who carried out a gruelling ‘reps to remember’ challenge in Kabul met the Chelsea Pensioners he fundraised

Kensington and Fulham artists get ready for first open studios weekend

Summary: The event is being organised by Pocket Arts. Image: By Sandra Saadi South West London artists are being given

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