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Whitehall’s Cenotaph has been the UK’s primary focus for remembrance of those who lost their lives in war since it was first unveiled in 1920. Television broadcasts of Armistice Day ceremonies began in 1937 and 1938, but ceased in 1939 with the outbreak of World War II. After the end of World War II in… Continue reading Remembrance Sunday: The first Cenotaph ceremony after WW2

A local museum in Thame is celebrating the life of a hero of World War Two, who was one of 60 West Africans to serve in the RAF. Johnny Smythe’s story is to be shared in a permanent exhibition due to officially launch on Thursday. Despite being shot down and captured, Lt Smythe went on… Continue reading Thame Museum launches exhibition for war hero Johnny Smythe

In a disturbing incident, a man was killed and two others were injured due to gunshots in south-east London. The Metropolitan Police reported that it happened on Sunday around 10:10 a.m. near Wells Park Road in Sydenham. Upon receiving the report, the officers arrived at the location and found a man dead and a woman… Continue reading Sydenham: Man shot dead and two injured in south-east London

The annual Remembrance service in London’s Whitehall brought together thousands of men and women to pay their respects to those who had bravely fought for their countries in past wars. Among the marchers were six surviving veterans of D-Day, and behind them in a line, eight former prime ministers, including Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi… Continue reading Last six D-Day veterans pay tribute on poignant Remembrance Day

In a stabbing in south London, one person was killed and two others were injured, on Sunday. The Metropolitan Police were called to East Street in Walworth following reports of multiple people being stabbed at around 10:40 BST. On arrival, three injured people were found, with one man dying at the scene. The other two… Continue reading Walworth: Man killed and two injured in stabbing

A new exhibition called I’m Still Me has opened at a Leeds hospital, showcasing portraits of people with prosthetic facial features, some of whom lost their nose, eye or upper teeth because of head and neck cancer. The 15 patients featured in the display took part in a research project that looked into the comfort… Continue reading Portraits of patients with prosthetics go on display in Leeds hospital

UK Treasury Minister Darren Jones has stated that the UK government’s commitment to Ukraine is unwavering amidst fears that incoming US President Donald Trump may encourage the country to relinquish territory to Russia. Jones told BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, “Ukraine should be able to recover its country as it was previously structured” and that… Continue reading UK support for Ukraine resolute after Trump win, says minister

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The Poppy Appeal is a British tradition that has been going for over 100 years. The Poppy campaign was started in the aftermath World War One to help families devastated by the loss of their loved ones. Those who lost their lives fighting for the cause of freedom and democracy were remembered through the symbol… Continue reading Remembrance poppy: Why do we wear poppies and what do they mean

The UK hospitality industry has warned that last month’s Budget tax increases will result in staff layoffs and business closures. In an open letter signed by more than 200 figures, the industry states that the rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) paid by employers is unsustainable given current financial constraints. The letter also contends that… Continue reading Hospitality workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn