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Local veteran honoured at centenary celebrations

Celebrations have been in full swing at Raleigh Manor Care Home, as one of its residents reaches his centenary in style.

As a WWII veteran, and long-time resident of Budleigh Salterton Sid retold the very special memories he has of his time serving for the British Army. Sid saw service landing shortly after D Day at Arromanches (Gold) Beach in Normandy and also at Arnhem (Operation...

Devon centurion Frank set to join millions in Remembrance Sunday commemorations

A Second World War veteran from Yelverton who turned 100 this year will pay his own special respects to our fallen heroes as part of Remembrance Sunday.

Frank Greep will watch the events on TV as the nation remembers the service and sacrifice of all of those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.

Frank celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by...

Teignmouth veteran to march in Cenotaph parade on Remembrance Sunday

A former Army nurse from Teignmouth will march alongside 10,000 others during the Cenotaph Service on Remembrance Sunday as part of the largest ever group of veterans supported by Help for Heroes to attend.

Julie Wadham, 46, whose 22-year military career included tours in Sierra Leone and Afghanistan will be honouring those who are living with physical and psychological injuries due...