BBC Radio veteran Richard Cartridge dies ‘from short illness’ aged 72 – just weeks after leaving job of 46 years Richard Cartridge, 72, died after a short illness just weeks after leaving his job Former BBC Radio Solent presenter retired in June after 46 years at the station He was one of Radio Solent’s longest-serving presenters … Read more
A Second World War veteran who survived kamikaze attacks has died just days before this year’s Victory in Japan (VJ) day. Richard Edser, 94, from Harlow in Essex, was on board the HMS Formidable aircraft carrier during his service in East Asia. After his death on August 12, his children Bernard Edser and Madeline Couchman … Read more
Captain Sir Tom Moore has described being ‘absolutely thrilled’ after he was made honorary colonel of an Army training college in North Yorkshire. The 100-year-old war veteran, who became a national hero after raising almost £33 million for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic, shared his delight as he visited the Army Foundation College in Harrogate today. During … Read more
On a warm summer’s day there are few places on Earth I’d rather be than tending my bees. Take the sound from my own colonies during the blazing sunshine we’ve enjoyed over the past week. The hum and murmur of worker bees inside the hives, mixed with the incessant buzz of activity in the wildflower … Read more
It’s just lovely! Care home veteran salutes Mail Force: Delivery of vital PPE will help keep ex-submariner Harry, 100, safe Harry Melling, 100, is Britain’s oldest surviving Second World War submariner His Alexandra Grange care home in Wigan received the aprons and coveralls Manager Christine Stafford saluted the Mail Force charity delivery of vital PPE By … Read more
It’s just lovely! Care home veteran salutes Mail Force: Delivery of vital PPE will help keep ex-submariner Harry, 100, safe Harry Melling, 100, is Britain’s oldest surviving Second World War submariner His Alexandra Grange care home in Wigan received the aprons and coveralls Manager Christine Stafford saluted the Mail Force charity delivery of vital PPE By … Read more
For 14 years, Reverend Paul Parks and his wife Lois were known to their parishioners as a devoted couple, united in faith and committed to their flock. A former paratrooper and SAS reservist, Rev Parks was a commanding presence in the pulpit; a man who brought a wealth of life experience and humour to his … Read more
Algy Cluff remains ‘optimistic’ about future for oil as demand slumps to lowest levels for 25 years By Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 Veteran oil prospector Algy Cluff is determined to remain ‘optimistic’ about the future for oil as demand slumps … Read more
Viewers were today moved to tears after watching the emotional moment a D-Day veteran was given a cushion with his late wife’s face on. Ken Benbow, 94, and carer Kia Tobin were on Good Morning Britain after a video emerged on Saturday of the veteran crying when he got the pillow of Ada. The former … Read more
City veteran Martin Gilbert appointed chairman of fund manager Toscafund as he prepares to exit Standard Life Aberdeen By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 22:27 BST, 18 April 2020 City veteran Martin Gilbert has been appointed chairman of fund manager Toscafund as he prepares to exit … Read more