SECOND World War veterans and their widows in Torfaen are being reminded to apply for a Big Lottery Fund grant for commemorative trips to places where they served before the January deadline.

Lottery grants of up to £5,500 are available for accommodation and travel costs for veterans or their widows, plus their spouses or carers.The Heroes Return 2 scheme closes on January 31.

For more inforamation call 0845 00 00 121.