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Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Unionist parties have pledged their support for Northern Ireland’s next Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone. Secretary of State Hilary Benn announced Mr Johnstone’s appointment on Wednesday to lead the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s ...

18 Dec 2024 at 19:39

Northern Ireland

Beacons to be lit on UK’s highest peaks to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Teams of climbers are to scale all four of the UK’s highest peaks and light beacons in commemoration of D-Day. On June 6, the 80th anniversary of D-Day, teams will scale Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, Mount Snowdon in Wales ...

29 May 2024 at 16:46

Derry News

I haven't gone away, you know

Veteran civil rights campaigner Eamonn McCann will continue to be a ‘thorn in the side of the political establishment’ despite stepping down as a councillor. Those closest to him insist that the renowned orator will again be on the streets ...

04 Mar 2021 at 21:09

Northern Ireland

Johnny Mercer returns as veterans’ minister in Sunak reshuffle

Johnny Mercer is returning to Government, after being appointed to his former role of veterans’ minister by Rishi Sunak. Mr Mercer, who was in recent weeks was a vocal critic Liz Truss’s mini-budget, was sacked as veterans’ minister when ...

25 Oct 2022 at 22:22

Northern Ireland

Hopes for new NI Veterans Commissioner to be appointed by the end of the year

Hilary Benn has said he hopes a new Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland will be appointed before the end of the year. Former commissioner Danny Kinahan resigned in September saying he was unable to provide the independent voice ...

19 Nov 2024 at 17:42

County Derry Post

Local man Norman Irwin celebrates 106th birthday with Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens

The Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens has congratulated local man Norman Irwin who celebrated his 106th birthday on the 17th November 2024. Councillor Stirling welcomed the guest of honour to a very special reception in ...

21 Nov 2024 at 11:30

Northern Ireland

Kinahan says he cannot provide voice for veterans as he quits commissioner role

Northern Ireland’s Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan has resigned, saying he “cannot provide the independent voice that veterans require”. Mr Kinahan, a former Ulster Unionist MP and a veteran himself, said he had left the ...

05 Sept 2024 at 20:58

Northern Ireland

British Army veterans of Northern Ireland Troubles march on Westminster

Veterans who served in the British Army during the Northern Ireland troubles have marched on Parliament calling for the retention of the Legacy Act. It comes as the current Labour Government is to repeal The Northern ...

05 Feb 2025 at 21:31

Northern Ireland

Welfare scheme extended to all Northern Ireland veterans of UK forces

The Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) being extended to all UK armed forces in Northern Ireland is the “most important day” for veterans in the region, the Veterans Commissioner has said. The Veterans Commissioner for ...

20 Oct 2023 at 14:57

Northern Ireland

Welcome and concern over planned ‘protections’ for former soldiers

Planned “protections” for former British soldiers alongside a new deal for addressing Northern Ireland’s past have sparked both concern and welcome. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer revealed a deal for veterans ...

26 Sept 2025 at 12:14

Northern Ireland

Witch hunt against former soldiers continues, says military veterans group

A military veteran has backed a government Bill to end court cases around Northern Ireland’s troubled past as a former soldier was convicted for the manslaughter of a man 34 years ago. David Holden was found ...

25 Nov 2022 at 16:00

Northern Ireland

Veterans welcome acquittal of Soldier F over Bloody Sunday killings

Veterans will welcome the acquittal of Soldier F, Northern Ireland’s advocate for ex-service men and women has said. Veterans Commissioner for the region, David Johnstone, acknowledged the sensitivity of ...

23 Oct 2025 at 15:14

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