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‘Very moving’ farewell for Scots D-Day veteran on funeral day
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (569+ words) Scottish D-Day veteran Jim Glennie was given a “very moving” farewell on the day of his funeral by the regimental museum where he volunteered for decades. Mr Glennie, who died on July 7 at the age of 100, was a well-known face…...
American soldier who died in battle is identified after 246 years thanks to DNA
1+ week, 2+ day ago (470+ words) An American soldier who fought and died in the war of independence against Britain has been identified after 246 years. The soldier was killed in battle in 1780 and buried in a shallow grave with some of his fallen comrades. His bones…...
Tom Hiddleston to front innovative new documentary exploring Pompeii disaster
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) Award-winning actor Tom Hiddleston is to front an innovative new National Geographic documentary drama exploring the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ancient Rome. Pompeii: Out Of Time With Tom Hiddleston will consist of both investigative documentary storytelling and cinematic scripted…...
French fire service rescues migrants from Channel amid strong current warnings
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) Members of the French fire service have rescued a number of migrants who attempted to cross the Channel off the Pas-de-Calais coast amid warnings of dangerous currents. Around 40 migrants gathered on a beach in Berck at approximately 9.30am on Monday morning,…...
Spitfire could return to production 90 years after first flight
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (613+ words) The Supermarine Spitfire could go back into production 90 years after its first flight – if the dreams of a team of enthusiasts are realised. The next generation of the aircraft, a concept model called the Aerolite Spitfire Type 433, has been built…...
VE Day is marked in Kilwinning with wreath-laying ceremony
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (148+ words) Irvine Times Kilwinning marks VE Day with wreath-laying at memorial The wreath-laying ceremony for VE Day 2026 (Image: RBLS Kilwinning) THE Kilwinning Royal British Legion branch commemorated VE Day at the weekend with a wreath-laying ceremony at the local war memorial....
One of Scotland’s last D-Day veterans dies aged 100
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (543+ words) One of Scotland’s last surviving D-Day veterans, who played a key role in the Allied landings as part of the Royal Navy, has died aged 100. Albert Lamond’s family have spoken of their pride in the centenarian, who never thought of…...
D-Day veteran and British Normandy Memorial ambassador dies aged 100
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (760+ words) Stan Ford, a veteran who survived the D-Day landings has died at the age of 100. Mr Ford, of Bath, was remembered as “a man who lived a life of profound service and courage” and who “dedicated himself to keeping alive…...
All eyes on Marine Nationale return at Leopardstown
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (750+ words) Barry Connell is confident Marine Nationale is fit enough to do himself justice ahead of his return to action in the Paddy’s Rewards Club Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday. Winner of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in 2023, an interrupted novice chase…...