In the summer of 1940, as the Nazi war machine marched its way across Europe and set its sights on Britain, the RAF braced for the worst. Young men, in their late teens or early twenties, were trained to fly Spitfires and Hurricanes for the coming Battle for Britain, with others flying Blenheims, Beaufighters and … Read more
The pacifist Quaker honoured for his bravery in World War Two: Amazing story of conscientious objector who won French gallantry honour for rescuing injured men under heavy German fire Documents of a British conscientious objector in World War Two were found William ‘Bill’ Spray refused to fight in the war due to being a Quaker … Read more
Glastonbury Festival’s cancelled weekend to be honoured with special BBC show looking at past legendary sets after its 50th anniversary was postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 21:21 BST, 26 May 2020 | Updated: 21:45 BST, 26 May 2020 Glastonbury Festival weekend is set to be honoured on the … Read more
Bindi Irwin paid tribute to her single mother, Terri Irwin, with her choice of dress at her wedding to Chandler Powell at Australia Zoo on Wednesday evening. The wildlife conservationist, 21, said ‘I do’ in a dress that looked remarkably similar to the one Terri wore at her wedding to Steve Irwin 27 years ago. Bindi … Read more
She tragically passed away aged just 27 in 2011. And, Amy Winehouse’s parents – who divorced in 1993 – reunited to commemorate her life on Wednesday, as she was honoured with a posthumous tribute slab at Camden’s Music Walk of Fame, in London. Her father Mitchell ‘Mitch’ Winehouse wept as he attended the ceremony alongside his … Read more