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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 […]

Internationally-renowned choreographer Liam Scarlett dies aged 35 17th April 2021
Choreographer Liam Scarlett has died at the age of 35, a year after leaving The Royal Ballet over allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Indian COVID-19 variant could 'scupper' easing of lockdown rules, warns expert 17th April 2021
The Indian coronavirus mutation could "scupper" the UK's march to freedom, a leading scientist has warned.
'Serious error of judgement' to use Army barracks to house asylum seekers as MPs call for shutdown 17th April 2021
Using military barracks to house asylum seekers was a "serious error of judgement" after a major coronavirus outbreak at one site, an inspection has ruled.
Poignant picture of the Queen and Prince Philip on holiday released by the Royal Family 16th April 2021
A poignant, private photograph of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh has been released on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral.
Prince Philip's 'unwavering loyalty' to Queen to be praised in Windsor Castle funeral 16th April 2021
Prince Philip's "unwavering loyalty" to the Queen will be praised at his funeral, as well as the duke's "courage, fortitude and faith".
'Cruel and barbaric': Campaigners consider legal action over care home COVID isolation rules 16th April 2021
Rights groups are calling for a revision of government guidance which they say "falsely imprison" care home residents who go out for day trips.
Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star Helen McCrory dies of cancer 16th April 2021
Actress Helen McCrory, best known for starring in Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter films, has died after a "heroic battle with cancer", her husband Damian Lewis has said.
Today's service will show just how much Prince Philip was involved in the planning 16th April 2021
The Royal Family in recent years have had their difficulties.
England's R number drops slightly as COVID infection level falls across UK 16th April 2021
England's R number has dropped slightly to between 0.7 and 1 - while the average level of coronavirus infection has fallen sharply across the UK, according to the latest data.
The timings for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral 16th April 2021
Prince Philip's funeral will take place this afternoon and will stay within the grounds of Windsor Castle to avoid crowds gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic.