For every retweet of this post, I will donate £1 to the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association up to £50,000. Time is running out following Imperial War Museums’s decision to close the Lord Ashcroft Gallery. Visit while you still can, to honour the bravery of those who risked so much to protect our great nation.

Did you know? 💡 There are over 2M #veterans in the UK – a community rich in skills and experience. Employers can show support by signing the AFC: gov.uk/government/col… For the latest news and updates from the veteran community, visit the Veterans Hub: gov.uk/guidance/veter…

Fun, friendship, action and adventure It has never been a competition, all youth organisations provide opportunity and benefit to the young people who join them, but what the Cadet Forces deliver truly stands apart. linkedin.com/pulse/fun-frie…

BREAKING: Outrage in the Netherlands after an asylum seeker is arrested for the murder of 17-year-old Lisa who was riding her bike back home from a party in Amsterdam. She called the police tell them that she was being followed. Seconds later, the dispatchers could hear here

North Carolina woman yanks the hair of a young pickpocket in Venice, Italy, causing the suspected thief to have a screaming meltdown. The mother of 8 tracked down the suspect by using the ‘Find My’ app to locate the missing AirPods and her passport. “I have eight kids, you’re

Considerable activity by the RAF Poseidon force this week off north of Scotland - likely monitoring 🇷🇺Russian submarine activity. 5 aircraft used to keep one P-8A on station over the Norwegian Sea in the last 24 hours. H/T Britsky

Belfast city centre is getting so bad you need eyes on the back of your head in areas where you previously wouldn’t have been concerned for your safety at all.

Dropped in to the new Northern Regional College Ballymena great opportunities seriously great campus.

You are never too old to learn,live and be a part of this community.

The Israeli government released footage of Hamas members murdering Gil Ta'assa in front of his children during the October 7 attack on southern Israel.

Joe Truzman it should be mandatory you watch this before you use a Palestinian flag emoji.

TERRIBLE! Pro tennis player attempts to give a hat to a child at the US Open. An adult steps in and vultures it. Who does this? Should there be any punishment?

The state of Taxis in Belfast is a shambles. Uber surge pricing double, black refusing to take you, a fonacab who will only take cash and another that will pick up off the street but wants £20. All because Translink stops the train to let everyone on so you miss the last bus 🤷🏻‍♂️

Jonny Harvey We haven't appalling transport network and infrastructure. A puncture on the Westlink and the entire city grinds to a halt. Infrequent and at times non existent busses. It's ridiculous.

The Irish Guards are celebrating 125 of loyalty and bravery with a selection of events in Northern Ireland starting next Thursday in Carrickfergus. Details of all events are included here. Which one will you be popping down too? See you there! 💂 🔵 🔴 🔵 💂‍♂️

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Keith Payne VC. AM. KStJ., Victoria Cross recipient. A long time supporter of our friends at 122 McCay region we worked with during Covid and all the ADF Cadet Units in the Mackay region & across Australia 🇦🇺 best wishes in your 92nd year.

Congratulations to Marcus Christie who has completed a 400mile walk from Cork to Portrush in 15 days to raise funds for @AirAmbulanceNI, in memory of his late mother, Mrs Joan Christie, CVO, OBE, former LL of Co. Antrim. Col Stewart Douglas OBE DL represented the LL in Portrush

📣Nominations are now open for The King's Award for Voluntary Service 2026! 🟪 Know a voluntary group making a real impact in your local area? 🟪 Want to recognise their amazing work? 🟪 Why not nominate them for a King's Award? Find out more at: kavs.dcms.gov.uk

Applications for the 2025-2027 Northern Ireland Youth Assembly open next Monday 8 September. Be sure to share with someone you think should be part of the next mandate! 🙌 This week, we'll share everything you need to know about applying.

#MerchantNavyDay Remembered always with pride.