It may be in a new home but owner Julie is determined to continue to support ex-service personnel who struggle to adjust to civilian life.

Stockton's Don Bar has relocated but hasn't lost any of its charm

Lance Sergeant Jonathan (Bobby) Robson, 31, from Sunderland, who had an important role today at the funeral of British icon and national treasure Dame Vera Lynn

Lance Sergeant Robson said: "Being in the British Army has given me the opportunity to support some incredibly important events, and to form part of the guard honouring Dame Vera is a huge privilege for me."

Sunderland soldier plays key role in funeral of 'Forces' Sweetheart' 

North East celebrates and remembers veterans on Armed Forces Day

North East police forces are backing a charity-run project, offered to former service people who are arrested.   

Help for veterans who have faced the law

More than 200 people attended the funeral of Stockton soldier Thomas Cox after an appeal to 'give him the send off he deserves'.

200 attend funeral of soldier who died alone

Parades and services are held across the North East of England, including Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, to mark Armed Forces Day.

Where to mark Armed Forces Day in the North East

The Ministry of Defence has named the soldier killed in Afghanistan as Sapper Richard Reginald Walker from 28 Engineer Regiment.

Tyne Tees Armed Forces

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