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<p>There was a wealth of information for available during the East Hampshire Veterans Festival in Petersfield.</p>

Force of goodwill as Veterans Festival returns

<p>Various groups and organisations which support the armed forces will offer information and advice at the festival.</p>

East Hampshire Veterans Festival returns

<p>Hundreds of people lined the streets of Milford to applaud as Dame Penelope Keith's funeral procession passed through the village she called home for decades.</p>

A final ovation for Dame Penelope Keith as Milford says goodbye

<p>A military parade as part of Armed Forces Day in Aldershot.</p>

WATCH: Military parade launches Armed Forces Day celebrations

<p>Dozens of members of the public gather to show their support to the Nepalese community</p>

Man arrested for alleged attack on Gurkha veterans

<p>Dozens of members of the public gather to show their support to the Nepalese community.</p>

Outrage after alleged racist attack on Gurkha veterans

<p>The Royal Hampshire Regimental Standard will be flown on one of the vehicles in this year's Armed Forces Day Commemorative Convoy.</p>

Alton man to carry Royal Hampshire Regimental Standard in convoy

<p>The North Farnham local elections hustings at St Mark's Church.</p>

Veterans and newcomers face voters at North Farnham hustings

<p>Mike Clarke during in his army days.</p>

Veteran campaigns for mental health awareness benches

<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