World War Two19 hrs agoWW2 veteran celebrates her 100th birthdaySuzanne Sparrow, who was part of the Women’s Royal Naval Service during WW2, has turned 100.19 hrs agoDevon3 days agoD-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthdayPeter Smoothy was one of 156,000 allied servicemen who took part in Operation Overlord in Normandy.3 days agoKent4 days agoHundreds of WW2 bombs may be detonated along coastMore than 600 World War Two bombs could be exploded ahead of three wind farms being built.4 days agoNorfolk4 days agoBuried 'WW2 defences' appear on beach It is thought the metal poles were installed in 1940 amid fears of a German invasion.4 days agoTyne5 days agoWiltshire D-Day veteran dies aged 104He fought his way into Germany before guarding prisoners of war, only returning home in 1946. 5 days agoWiltshire8 days agoPolish 'guardian angels' remembered in serviceA Polish squadron who helped save Exeter from German bombing is honoured in a flag-raising ceremony.8 days agoDevon15 Nov 2024Candlelit vigil held to mark 84 years since blitzAbout 100 people gathered at a service on Thursday to remember those killed in the raid.15 Nov 2024Coventry & Warwickshire13 Nov 2024D-Day hero who inspired a Call of Duty characterCall of Duty: Vanguard character Lt Arthur Kingsley was based on World War Two paratrooper Sidney Cornell.13 Nov 2024Hampshire & Isle of Wight12 Nov 2024Family seeks royal pardon for 'Robin Hood' policeThe stealing of food to give to starving civilians in WW2 had lifelong consequences for officers.12 Nov 2024Guernsey
