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<p>Proof that the first-ever two minute silence started in Farnham.</p>

Peeps into the Past: The silence that started in Farnham

<p>Khalil Yousuf at the Menin Gate war memorial in Belgium.</p>

Khalil Yousuf: Remembrance is a promise to protect peace

<p>Farnham Remembrance Day parade 2025.</p>

WATCH: Farnham pays its respects on Remembrance Sunday 2025

<p>Surrey veteran James Shaw and his son Leon complete the Tough Mudder race.</p>

Surrey RAF veteran completes every single UK Tough Mudder race

<p>Stagecoach is offering free bus trips for military personnel and veterans for Armed Forces Day.</p>

Free bus travel for military on Armed Forces Day

<p>The convoy of vintage military vehicles prepares for its journey through Hampshire.</p>

Crowds line streets for VE Day 80 convoy tribute across Hampshire

<p>REME flag bearers at the Forest Community Centre in Whitehill</p>

WATCH: Bordon & Whitehill ceremony commemorates 80 years of VE Day

<p>Greg Stafford, Farnham and Bordon MP</p>

WATCH: Greg Stafford MP: VE Day is a time to reflect and give thanks

<p>A child in 1940s attire tucks into a slice of bread during a VE Day lunch in Binsted.</p>

How Surrey and Hampshire will be marking the VE Day 80th anniversary

<p>Veteran Stuart Trott flying a drone</p>

Veterans test next-generation drones to mark VE Day anniversary

<p>The Hero IPA beer, launched by Hogs Back Brewery for VE Day.</p>

Hogs Back Brewery and Aldershot butchers launch VE Day ale

<p>The Union Jack bunting in Gostrey Meadow, Farnham ahead of the VE Day festivities on May 8, 2025.</p>

How Surrey and Hampshire will be marking the VE Day 80th anniversary

<p>Former soldier Alan Stapleton runs the Leeds half-marathon so other soldiers don't have to suffer like he did</p>

Veteran runs 63 miles to save lives after surviving war & PTSD

<p>Petersfield Veteran's Festival organisers</p>

Inaugural festival offers vital support to East Hampshire’s veterans

<p>Army veteran Megan Lloyd has played a key role in the organisation of the East Hampshire Veterans Festival.</p>

Megan marches forward to organise festival for veterans

<p>The 2022 convoy passes The Butts in Alton</p>

VE Day 80th anniversary inspiration for military vehicles convoy

<p>Former royal marine Lee James is planning to row across the Atlantic to support veterans' mental health charities </p>

Former marine to row across the Atlantic for veterans' charities

<p>Damian Hinds MP at a previous Remembrance service in Bordon.</p>

Support is out there for veterans as we remember them

<p>President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump disembark Marine One at Southampton Airport.</p>

Remembering the day President Donald Trump visited Hampshire

<p>Allen Parton is the founder of Hounds for Heroes.</p>

Runners can make a Great difference for Hounds for Heroes

<p>Hounds for Heroes founder, Allen Parton, and his assistance dog, ET, are delighted with the charity's partnership with the Group 1 BMW dealership in Hindhead</p>

Dealership welcomes driving force behind East Hampshire canine charity

<p>Jake Shillingford </p>

Jake Shillingford brings My Life Story to Aldershot's West End Centre

<p>Jim Edwards, past president of Hindhead Royal British Legion, chats to Greg Stafford and Johnny Mercer</p>

Minister for veterans Johnny Mercer enjoys pint with Beacon Hill vets

<p>The site for the proposed houses at Neatham Down</p>

Campaign to save Neatham Down in Alton from plan for 1,250 houses

<p>Petersfield Veterans captain Tom Marien passes the ball</p>

Petersfield Veterans beat Portsmouth to maintain unbeaten home record

<p>The men’s doubles and singles finalists</p>

Wrecclesham Tennis Club Championships winners crowned