A heartbroken mum who “can’t believe her son is dead” is pleading for him to get in contact over a year after he vanished. Jenny Stone says her son Craig, 53, who served in the British Army, never misses a Remembrance Day. Craig was last seen in the Looe Holiday …
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‘As we stand in silent reflection, we gratefully acknowledge the service of those previously or currently in our armed forces who put themselves in harm’s way as they strive every day to keep Britain safe’ Cheltenham will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain next Sunday(Image: © Thousand …
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People were quick to point out Prince Harry’s absence from the Armed Forces Day post from the Royal Family, which mentioned the service of several other royals. Prince Harry (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) Prince Harry seems to have been overlooked by the Royal Family, being omitted from a significant …
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A veteran who battled with PTSD and was told he would ‘never recover’ will now climb Mount Everest to shin a light on struggling veterans. Former Royal Marines Commando Chris Thrall became chronically mentally unwell upon leaving the forces and was homeless on the streets of Hong Kong. But Chris …
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When you stand across the line from this UK spot, you have one foot in the east and one in the west A person walking past the Prime Meridian on the grounds of the Greenwich Observatory(Image: Newscast/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Posting a letter might seem a thing of …
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Commemorations begin today to mark the eightieth anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. A military procession will leave Parliament Square and head to Buckingham Palace – the start of four days of events that culminate on Thursday, actual VE Day, with a service of thanksgiving from Westminster Abbey. Britain’s military …
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The country will commemorate VE Day’s momentous anniversary next week with a display of characteristic pageantry as a procession and flypast takes place in London A crowd in front of Buckingham Palace on the anniversary of VE Day in 1995 watches a Red Arrows flypast.(Image: Tim Graham Photo Library via …
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The main collection features 10 stamps celebrating men and women who played vital roles in the war effort. The main collection features 10 stamps celebrating men and women who played vital roles in the war effort. Royal Mail has unveiled VE Day 80 commemorative stamps to honour “silent warriors whose …
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Significant changes to road tax are set to come into effect next week, potentially impacting Blue Badge holders across the UK. From 1st April, the standard rate of road tax for cars registered after April 2017 will increase by £5 to £195 annually. However, the exact amount will depend on …
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A popular village postman known for wearing his trademark shorts whatever the weather has retired after more than 40 years in the job. Eddie Whitaker, who was the postie for Marchington village and its surrounding area, was given a special surprise send-off by locals. Well over a hundred of his …
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