World War Two1 hr agoVeteran who saw flattened Hiroshima turns 102He was one of the first British personnel to go to the city following the bombing 80 years ago. 1 hr agoEssex4 hrs agoPhotographer's focus on city's children after WW2The late photographer John Blakemore is remembered for his early work in Coventry.4 hrs agoCoventry & Warwickshire6 hrs agoParish seeks volunteers for Liberation Day eventsThe Parish of St John says plans include a church service and an exhibition.6 hrs agoJersey2 days agoVeteran D-Day pilot dies aged 102Tributes are being paid to Lt Col David Hamilton, who was based at RAF North Witham in Lincolnshire.2 days agoLincolnshire2 days agoIslanders invited to enter potato competitionOccupation VIPs have been invited to take part in the Jersey Royal potato growing competition.2 days agoJersey5 days agoSpitfire plaques tell of 'trials and tribulations'Production of the aircraft relocated to more than 30 pop-up workshops across Southampton in 1940.5 days agoHampshire & Isle of Wight7 days agoChild's note on post-war hardships found in door panelIt details how a lack of power, the cold winter, and food rationing were creating struggles. 7 days agoWales7 days ago'There's no doubt about it, he was a natural leader'Despite being highly decorated, Blair 'Paddy' Mayne was never given the highest award of all, the Victoria Cross.7 days agoNorthern Ireland7 days agoCalls to honour 'bravest man not to win a Victoria Cross'Interest in Blair 'Paddy' Mayne has risen due to the fictional TV portrayal of him in BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes.7 days agoNorthern Ireland
