'Bowls Saved My Life – Now I'm Competing for England on the World Stage' Thursday, January 29, 2026 bowls para blindness resilience commonwealth england sport inclusivity medal disability Ron Homer’s journey from sudden blindness to Commonwealth Games competitor is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of sport. At 73, Ron will proudly represent Team England in para bowls this summer, … Read More
One of D-Day's Last Heroes Receives Long-Awaited Honour Friday, January 16, 2026 d-day normandy veteran royalmarines legiondhonneur wwii medal courage liberation heroism Don Butt, one of the last surviving heroes of the D-Day Normandy landings, has been awarded the prestigious Légion d’Honneur medal, fulfilling a lifelong wish. More than 80 years after bravely participating in the … Read More
Honoring Animals' Bravery in Conflict Monday, April 14, 2025 animals conflict bravery pdsa dickin medal heroes yeovil history courage society The bravery and valor of animals in times of conflict will take center stage at an upcoming event in Yeovil. The event will highlight the remarkable contributions of pigeons that saved air crews' lives and dogs that detected … Read More