Armed Forces

A huge event day to commemorate VJ day will benefit hospital nurses and veterans.

Ceremonies were held across the district to mark VJ Day.

Hopes to hold a socially distanced vintage vehicle weekend.

The flag was raised to honour Armed Forces Day.

There will be no parade through Spalding town centre due to COVID-19 but it is hoped Armed Forces Day will still be commemorated.

An invitation for people to offer wartime memorabilia and records in the area has gone out from a heritage group.

The Red Arrows aerobatic display team is on the move, with their current RAF base closing in two years' time.

People are encouraged to hang bunting and flags to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day from their gardens.

A reader captured these photos in the skies over Baston after a flypast to mark the 100th birthday of fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore.

A dance band will be adding to the atmosphere of a community VE day celebration.

A branch of the Royal British Legion is switching HQ to more easily accessible premises.

Thousands of pounds have gone to good causes, including £10,000 for injured soldiers, at a big night of celebration.

A new book about the RAF features a First World War pilot from Long Sutton who helped found new squadrons.

A former student has successfully completed the Royal Navy’s initial Training induction and Intensive Military Fitness test.

A nuclear test veteran is due to be filmed in the next few days as a crew travels from Tokyo to hear his story.

Veterans based in South Holland have collected thousands for armed forces charities.

This week we publish your views on the General Election, a Poppy Appeal thanks and Thought for the Week.

A branch of the Parachute Regimental Association has had a donation thanks to our special supplement marking the Battle of Arnhem's 75th anniversary.

Cadets were invited to wear their uniforms to school during Armistice Day.

Students joined the in the Remembrance commemorations on Sunday.