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LOST WORLD WAR TWO LETTER FINALLY REACHES FAMILY AFTER 76 YEARS

On 22nd December 202022nd December 2020 By peterlongden

The family of a schoolgirl who knitted comforts for troops during World War Two have finally received a heartfelt letter of thanks written 76 years ago. The lost letter was discovered by World of Books Group who launched a nationwide campaign to reunite it with its rightful owner. It was […]

Maria Caulfield MP urges Second World War Veterans to come forward to mark VE Day & VJ Day 75th Anniversaries

On 27th February 202027th February 2020 By peterlongden

Maria Caulfield MP is urging veterans from the Lewes constituency to come forward to commemorate the 75th Anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day. To mark the 75th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day, on the 8th May and 15th August respectively, veterans of the Second World War are being […]

Remembering World War II’s doomed Dieppe Raid, 75 years on

On 8th August 20198th August 2019 By peterlongden

More than 6,000 men, including 5,000 Canadians, landed at Dieppe and on four adjacent beaches with the objective of destroying German coastal defences as well as some strategic infrastructure. On August 19, 1942, more than 6,000 men landed in Normandy as Allied forces launched a raid on the French port […]

“Everything was so strange. People know nothing about you. What part of Africa is that?”

On 9th October 20179th October 2017 By admin

WW2 veteran Alan Wilmott talks to Delores William about his war experiences and life in Britain after the War. But there’s something unusual about this war hero. Delores popped in for tea and finds there’s more to Alan than his war service Delores Williams with Alan Wilmott at the […]

UK records 31,564 new COVID cases and 203 more deaths - with 7,731 patients in hospital 21st September 2021
The UK has recorded 203 more coronavirus-related deaths and 31,564 new cases in the latest 24-hour period, with the number of COVID patients in hospital now at 7,731.
Hungary fans banned from next match after England players racially abused 21st September 2021
FIFA has ordered Hungary to play its next home match without fans after England players were racially abused in a World Cup qualifier.
Man arrested after deaths of four people in Killamarsh was taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries 21st September 2021
A man who was arrested after four people were found dead in a house in Killamarsh was taken to hospital with self-inflicted injuries.
Harry Dunn's parents reach 'resolution' with teenager's alleged killer in damages claim 21st September 2021
The parents of Harry Dunn have reached a "resolution" with the teenager's alleged killer in a civil claim for damages in the US.
Boris Johnson finally confirms how many children he has - and that he 'changes a lot of nappies' 21st September 2021
As Boris Johnson prepares to welcome his second child with his wife Carrie, he appears to have confirmed for the first time that he already has six children.
PM says energy crisis is a 'short-term problem' and dismisses risk of Christmas disruption 21st September 2021
The prime minister has described Britain's energy crisis as a "short-term problem" and said he does not think there will be disruption to food supplies at Christmas.
More than 1,200 Afghans eligible for UK didn't make evacuation flights, defence secretary says 21st September 2021
More than 1,200 people - made up of hundreds of Afghan interpreters and their families - remain in Afghanistan as they were unable to get an evacuation flight out, the defence secretary has revealed.
Boost for shoppers as major carbon dioxide supplier to restart production after govt talks 21st September 2021
The owner of two UK fertiliser plants whose shutdown sparked a food supply crisis has agreed to restart production after talks with the government.
More than £15,000 raised for families of three children and mother found dead in Derbyshire 21st September 2021
More than £15,000 has been raised for the families of a mother and three children who were found dead in Derbyshire.
Third Russian intelligence officer named and charged by UK police over Salisbury poisonings 21st September 2021
Britain has named and charged a third Russian military intelligence officer over the Salisbury spy poisonings, in a significant development that will enrage Russia.