World War Two veteran, 101, who survived horrors of Burma Death Railway is honoured by Spitfire

A 101-year-old veteran who was a Japanese prisoner of war and now volunteers with a cancer charity has enjoyed a spitfire flyby and Red Devils drop in at a huge party to mark his birthday.  Former Bombardier Len Gibson lived through the horrors of the Burma Death Railway and years as a prisoner of war, but … Read more

World War Two veteran, 101, who survived horrors of Burma Death Railway is honoured by Spitfire

A 101-year-old veteran who was a Japanese prisoner of war and now volunteers with a cancer charity has enjoyed a spitfire flyby and Red Devils drop in at a huge party to mark his birthday.  Former Bombardier Len Gibson lived through the horrors of the Burma Death Railway and years as a prisoner of war, but … Read more

Dame Judi Dench eats 100 Maltesers as part of the Captain Tom Moore 100 challenge

Dame Judi Dench eats 100 Maltesers as part of the Captain Tom Moore 100 challenge – in honour of the number of garden laps he did to raise money – while David Beckham does 100 keepy-uppies Dame Judi Dench works her way through 100 of her favourite treats in challenge  She attempted to encourage others … Read more

Dame Judi Dench eats 100 Maltesers as part of the Captain Tom Moore 100 challenge

Dame Judi Dench eats 100 Maltesers as part of the Captain Tom Moore 100 challenge – in honour of the number of garden laps he did to raise money – while David Beckham does 100 keepy-uppies Dame Judi Dench works her way through 100 of her favourite treats in challenge  She attempted to encourage others … Read more

Sculptor puts final touches to 6ft tall statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore ahead of his 101st birthday

A sculptor creating a bronze statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore is reaching the final stages of his creation as the UK prepares to celebrate what would have been the inspirational fundraiser’s 101st birthday. Andrian Melka began work on a 2m (6ft 6in) clay statue of Sir Tom in February following the news of his … Read more

Vandals destroy Captain Sir Tom Moore plaque and trash flowers at Covid memorial

A plaque commemorating Captain Sir Tom Moore and other victims of coronavirus has been destroyed by vandals and flowers ripped apart in an ‘thoughtless’ and ‘disgusting’ attack. A wreath and other flowers next to a plaque for the 703 residents of Stoke-on-Trent who have died from Covid-19 were ripped apart and left scattered on the … Read more

Vandals destroy Captain Sir Tom Moore plaque and trash flowers at Covid memorial

Flowers left on a memorial bench featuring a plaque commemorating Captain Sir Tom Moore and other victims of coronavirus have been destroyed by vandals in an ‘thoughtless’ and ‘disgusting’ attack. A wreath and other flowers to respect the 703 residents of Stoke-on-Trent who died from Covid-19 have been ripped apart and left scattered on the … Read more

Family of Captain Tom who raised £39m for the NHS want to exhibit his possessions

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s personal effects could go on show to the public in a museum, his family has revealed. Some of the NHS fund-raiser’s most recognisable possessions, including his medals, smart jackets and ties, and wheeled walker could form the centrepiece of an exhibition. Details emerged as relatives marked today’s anniversary of the start … Read more

Family of Captain Tom who raised £39m for the NHS want to exhibit his possessions

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s personal effects could go on show to the public in a museum, his family has revealed. Some of the NHS fund-raiser’s most recognisable possessions, including his medals, smart jackets and ties, and wheeled walker could form the centrepiece of an exhibition. Details emerged as relatives marked today’s anniversary of the start … Read more

Covid pandemic memorabilia – including Captain Tom books – could be antiques of future, says expert

Is your home Covid testing kit a future money-maker? Expert predicts pandemic memorabilia will soar in value, with Sir Captain Tom Moore’s autograph worth £25,000 by 2121 Antique experts have predicted everyday items from this year could be viewed by future generations the way we view Word War memorabilia  Items predicted to soon be valuable … Read more