Ben Parkinson

Leeds armistice day at Victoria Gardens.
Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

'Why I was young and foolish about those who lost their lives to war'

Thousands of Afghans rush to the Hamid Karzai International Airport as they try to flee the Afghan capital of Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 16, 2021. (Photo by Haroon Sabawoon/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

My fears for the women and girls of Afghanistan as Taliban return: Jayne Dowle

A Taliban fighter sits on the back of vehicle with a machine gun in front of the main gate leading to the Afghan presidential palace, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. The U.S. military has taken over Afghanistan's airspace as it struggles to manage a chaotic evacuation after the Taliban rolled into the capital. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul).

Afghanistan and Defence Secretary’s pain as Taliban seize control – The Yorkshir...

Ben Parkinson and his family have questioned the War on Terror after the retaking of Afghanistan by the Taliban.

Yorkshire war hero Ben Parkinson speaks out as Taliban regain Afghanistan

The Pilgrim Bandits with supporters in Land's End

Injured Yorkshire soldier Ben Parkinson completes 1,000-mile charity cycle ride

Inspirational paratrooper Ben Parkinson, from Doncaster. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Injured Yorkshire soldier Ben Parkinson joins 1,000-mile charity cycle ride

Doncaster paratrooper Ben Parkinson, the most seriously injured serviceman to survive the Afghanistan conflict, honours the courage of those who served in the Second World War this VE Day. Image: Bruce Rollinson

Injured paratrooper Ben Parkinson honours VE Day veterans courage and sacrifice

Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Injured paratrooper Ben Parkinson backs VE Day bunting campaign

Injured former paratrooper Ben Parkinson, the most severely injured UK serviceman to survive the Afghanistan conflict, during the launch of the Wentworth Woodhouse rooftop tours, part of a 130 million renovation project.

Injured veteran Ben Parkinson 'very proud' to travel to roof of Wentworth Woodho...

Ben Parkinson suffered crippling injuries in Afghanistan 13 years ago.

Tom Richmond: Why we should all be ashamed of the treatment of Afghanistan war h...

Yorkshire and Lincolnshire of Paratrooper Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson, the most seriously injured British soldier to survive an attack in Afghanistan, is hoping that surgery will help him achieve his dream of walking again. Pictures: BBC Inside Out Yorkshire and Lincolnshire/PA Wire

Injured Yorkshire soldier Ben Parkinson has 7-hour op as he battles to walk agai...

Ben Parkinson pictured on a walk in support of the Pilgrim Bandits charity. Picture: Chris Etchells

Freedom of Doncaster for Ben Parkinson

Protests over funding have taken place outside colleges in recent weeks.

YP Comment: Colleges are key to Powerhouse

Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson. Pic: Paul Macnamara/Ross Parry.

Doncaster war hero offers help to charity for homeless veterans

War hero Ben Parkinson MBE. Picture: Ross Parry Agency

Another step on hero soldier Ben Parkinson’s road to recovery

3 March 2015..... Ben Parkinson, Britain's most badly injured soldier who is learning to walk again thanks to oxygen treatment he is receiving at the Rotherham MS Treatment Centre. Picture Scott Merrylees SM1007/52c.

Ben Parkinson’s road to recovery, breath by breath

Ben Parkinson with his mum Diane Dernie

Video: Hero soldier Ben Parkinson in ice bucket challenge

Injured soldier to present awards

Lance Bombardier Benjamin Parkinson after receiving his MBE from the Prince of Wales.

MBE moves ‘inspirational’ Afghanistan soldier Ben Parkinson

BBC says sorry to Heroes over misleading report

Injured trooper Ben completes gruelling trek
South Yorkshire paratrooper Ben Parkinson is among a group of injured veterans to have completed a gruelling trek in Norway.

Injured soldiers in sub-zero trek to honour heroes who thwarted Nazis

Injured hero thrilled with his MBE for charity work

Determined hero cheered in torch relay defiance

Torch of courage as war hero Ben Parkinson holds aloft Olympic flame in Doncaste...

Fallen heroes

Survivor marks Mother’s Day with flowers and a bike ride

Charity battles to help soldiers back into work

Wounded war hero wins funding fight for another six months of rehabilitation

Injured soldier to be guest of honour at huge charity event

A poignant silence as Queen leads tributes to war dead

Injured Para Ben Parkinson wins battle to stay in Army
PARATROOPER Ben Parkinson, the most seriously injured soldier to survive the Afghanistan war, has been told he will not be discharged from the Army while he learns to walk and talk again.

A high-flying Dragon drops in

Blessed delight as town populated by ‘salt of the earth’ bids for city status

Injured soldier walks tall again for wedding

Marathon runner strides out to beat fundraising record

Theft of Help for Heroes tins despicable says Para's mother

Business Diary: January 11

Poppy Appeal launched

Referee and top chef in Yorkshire honours

Local hero thanks his 'miracle workers'

Local hero thanks his 'miracle workers'

One in 20 troops 'medically unfit for combat'

One in 20 troops 'medically unfit for combat'

Tuesday's Letters: Trolleybus network would provide value for money

Injured soldier walking tall with new legs

Charles meets blast soldier as he joins charity curry lunch

Injured soldiers deserve better

A mother's fight for her warrior