‘Last’ Royal Navy veteran of Dunkirk dies aged 102

Lawrence Churcher, who was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, died at a care home in nearby Fareham, just days short of his 103rd birthday, according to the Project 71 charity which supports Second World War veterans. The charity, which said Mr Churcher was thought to be the last known naval veteran …

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Emergency response as fire breaks out at residential garage

Fire crews on the scene (Image: Submitted) Firefighters responded to a blaze at a residential garage yesterday evening. Four engines were seen in Southdown Road, Seaford, at around 6.45pm on Saturday (August 13). Crews in breathing apparatus tackled the fire using hose reels well into the evening. The Argus: The …

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Build grassroots power as union leaders hold back strikes

Features A year-long wave of strikes has been curtailed by shoddy deals and sell-outs. But, says Charlie Kimber, that makes the coming Workers’ Summit even more important Downloading PDF. Please wait… Sunday 13 August 2023 Issue 2868 Camden traffic wardens are one of the groups still on strike and fighting …

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Okehampton post falling behind schedule

One Okehampton resident, who worked for Royal Mail for many years (now retired), stated the delay was happening as a result of a reduction in service rounds. The resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “Town rounds in Okehampton were recently reduced by four — they’re now down …

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