Man Posing as Rear Admiral at Remembrance Parade Faces Backlash
What was meant to be a solemn Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Llandudno turned into a flashpoint for veterans after a man in a rear admiral’s uniform, bedecked with a row of highly questionable medals, joined the wreath-laying. The individual, later…
Homelessness among Veterans labelled ‘national disgrace’
Veteran homelessness has been labelled a “national disgrace” as the Senedd debated Conservative calls for ex-service personnel to be given priority for social housing. James Evans warned it was unacceptable to have veterans sleeping on the streets, arguing that guaranteeing…
Crowds Brave Rain to Honour the Fallen Across Carmarthenshire
Despite relentless rain, residents across Carmarthenshire turned out in force on Sunday to pay tribute to those who served and died in conflict. In Carmarthen, the town’s annual Remembrance Service began at 9.so am with a parade from Guildhall Square…
First Bus rolling out free travel for Armed Forces personnel ahead of Remembrance Sunday between 9th and 11th of November
The First Bus fleet of 5,700 buses across the UK is enabling serving Armed Forces personnel, cadets and veterans to travel for free to events commemorating Remembrance Sunday on 9 November and Armistice Day on Tuesday 11 November. All current…
Local Photographer’s Dream Takes Flight with the Red Arrows
A young man from Llanelli has fulfilled a lifelong dream by soaring through the skies with the Red Arrows, the renowned Royal Air Force aerobatic team. On Thursday June 5th, Iwan did what most of us can only dream of….
Cardiff Council to waive costs for VE Day Street Parties this year following initial shock at potential costs
Cardiff Council has said it will waive costs for Victory in Europe (VE) Day street parties this year after one group of residents was initially shocked to find that they might have to pay hundreds of pounds. Residents on Kimberley…
Carmarthenshire Remembers
Crowds turned out in force today to attend the Remembrance Service in Carmarthen. Young and old alike lined the streets leading to the War Memorial on Priory Street. VIPs included Sara Edwards, the Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed, Helen Jones, the…
Crowds gather for Kidwelly War Memorial Rededication Service
Exactly one hundred years to the day and time of the unveiling of the Kidwelly War memorial, a rededication service was held at 5pm on Saturday 27 July 2024. The well attended service was led by Fr Jim Flanagan –…
First Bus offer free travel to members of the armed forces to mark Armed Forces Day
Serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets are being offered free bus travel this Saturday to show support for Armed Forces Day. First Bus has announced that free travel will be available to those in uniform or displaying…
Remembrance Parade Carmarthen on film
It is a great pleasure to post the Remembrance Parade film from Carmarthen 2023. We hope you enjoy the film. Please share and tag people you recognise. Our content gets thousands of views every day. If you would like your…