On Sunday, 20 September, 700 paratroopers from eight different NATO nations jumped out of 12 aircraft over Ginkel Heath, located near the Dutch town of Ede. This display remembered the World War Two Operation Market Garden which was a military strategy designed to accelerate the German invasion. Vice-Adm Matthieu Borsboom, director of the National Liberation… Continue reading Watch: Hundreds of paratroopers leap to mark daring WW2 offensive
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London cabbies take 200 children from hospital to Disneyland
Over 200 children suffering from chronic or life-limiting illnesses from across England were taken to Disneyland Paris by black cab drivers from London. The trip, now in its 30th year, aims to provide some comfort and fun for the children during tough times. Families left Canary Wharf and arrived at Disneyland Paris on Friday evening.… Continue reading London cabbies take 200 children from hospital to Disneyland
Shrewsbury: Friends in their 80s complete five-storey abseil
An 80-year-old and an 82-year-old took part in a charity abseil down a hospital building in Shrewsbury for a chemotherapy day centre. Angela Turner and Joan Woodhouse completed the five-storey descent on May 22. The two friends volunteer at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, providing encouragement and refreshments to chemotherapy patients and their families. Ms. Woodhouse… Continue reading Shrewsbury: Friends in their 80s complete five-storey abseil
Devon father and son jailed over £1m National Trust fraud
A 73-year-old building surveyor, Roger Bryant, has been jailed for six and a half years for embezzling over £1m from the National Trust through submitting false invoices. His sons, James Bryant and Scott Bryant, were found guilty of two charges relating to “them knowing – or at least suspecting – the money generated from their… Continue reading Devon father and son jailed over £1m National Trust fraud
Reform UK votes to give members more control
Reform UK’s conference, held in Birmingham, decided to give its members greater control of the party’s policies and leadership. Members approved a new constitution which was presented during the conference. The resolution had been debated and was passed unanimously raising hands. Nigel Farage, the leader of the party, took the stage and signed the new… Continue reading Reform UK votes to give members more control
Murdered banker's family have 'lost confidence' in police
The family of Alistair Wilson, the banker from Nairn who was shot and killed in front of his family home in 2004, have criticised Police Scotland, stating that they have “lost confidence” in the force and labelling them “incompetent”. Despite numerous investigations over the past 17 years, the killer has never been caught. Attitudes between… Continue reading Murdered banker's family have 'lost confidence' in police
Telford capybara 'startled by mower near open gate' now OK
Cinnamon the capybara, who had been missing for a week after escaping from Hoo Zoo & Dinosaur World, has been found in a pond. She is said to be “absolutely fine” and a little tired, according to her keepers. Joint park owner Will Dorrell has said a keeper’s error led to Cinnamon escaping through an… Continue reading Telford capybara 'startled by mower near open gate' now OK
Fayed accuser says complaint was 'brushed off by line manager'
Former Harrods employee Catherine has spoken out against ex-boss Mohamed Al Fayed, claiming that when she complained about his inappropriate behaviour, her line manager “brushed it off.” Catherine’s revelation comes days after other women accused the late billionaire of sexual assault. Backing up more than 20 other women who’ve spoken to the BBC, Catherine says… Continue reading Fayed accuser says complaint was 'brushed off by line manager'
Thunderstorms and heavy rain to hit UK over weekend
Southern parts of the United Kingdom have been hit with thunderstorms, with reports of one confirmed tornado in Aldershot. The Met Office have released yellow warnings and have predicted that more storms and heavy rain are expected over the weekend. On Saturday, the risk of lightning, intense rainfall, hail and gusty winds are expected to… Continue reading Thunderstorms and heavy rain to hit UK over weekend
Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden
On Saturday, 700 paratroopers representing eight NATO nations will parachute from 12 aircraft in the Netherlands. Among those jumping will be members of the British Red Devils parachute display team. The commemorative event marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden, a World War Two Allied offensive designed to speed up the invasion of Nazi… Continue reading Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden