Gary Lineker to ask why grandfather was called ‘D-Day Dodger’
Gary Lineker will ask why his grandfather was branded a “D-Day Dodger” in a new Second World War documentary for BBC One.
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D-Day veteran appeals for return of medal lost during 75th anniversary event
A 93-year-old D-Day veteran is appealing for help to find his Legion D’Honneur medal, which he lost while attending commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings.
Probe into swastikas drawn on commemorative D-Day bench
An investigation has been launched after swastikas were drawn on a commemorative D-Day bench.
D-Day veterans return to Normandy beaches to remember fallen comrades
D-Day veterans have returned to the beaches where they landed 75 years ago to lay crosses and remember their fallen comrades.
Woman ‘disgusted’ as uncle’s grave among those damaged in run-up to D-Day
A woman has described her fury after the grave of her war-hero uncle was one of several to be damaged in the lead up to the D-Day anniversary.
Anger as war graves smashed in run-up to D-Day anniversary
Numerous gravestones were found smashed in a cemetery in the run-up to D-Day, following what has been described as the “callous thoughtlessness” of vandals.
Thousands visit Normandy town for D-Day commemorations
Thousands of visitors descended on a small Normandy seaside town to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Six-year-old boy wears great-uncle’s medals at D-Day service
A six-year-old boy proudly wore his great-uncle’s medals to Bayeux War Cemetery to mark 75 years since the D-Day landings.
Theresa May receives kiss on the cheek from D-Day veteran aged 94
A 94-year-old D-Day veteran leaned forward and gave the Prime Minister a kiss on the cheek after meeting her in northern France.
Theresa May surrounded by idiots, says D-Day veteran
The Prime Minister is surrounded by idiots, according to one D-Day veteran.
Scotland marks 75th anniversary of D-Day landings
A lone piper has played on a Normandy beach as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and paying tribute to those who paid the “ultimate sacrifice”.
Donald Trump: Queen and I know each other so well
US President Donald Trump has told how he and the Queen know each other “so well” after his state visit to the UK.
William pays tribute to ‘ultimate sacrifice’ of D-Day fallen at memorial service
The Duke of Cambridge has laid a wreath to those who made “the ultimate sacrifice” during a service of commemoration marking the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.
Emotional tributes to fallen heroes at services to mark D-Day anniversary
The courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the heroic D-Day landings 75 years ago has been honoured in moving ceremonies on both sides of the Channel.
Emotional tributes to fallen heroes at services to mark D-Day anniversary
The courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the D-Day landings 75 years ago has been honoured in moving ceremonies on both sides of the Channel.
Charles and Camilla join Theresa May for D-Day remembrance service
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have joined the Prime Minister and D-Day veterans at a service of remembrance, commemorating 75 years since the Normandy landings.
D-Day heroes honoured across Normandy on 75th anniversary
The fallen heroes of D-Day, who fought in “one of the greatest battles for freedom this world has ever known”, have been honoured in moving ceremonies in Normandy.
May hails ‘raw courage’ of D-Day veterans at memorial site inauguration
Theresa May has paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice at an inauguration ceremony of a new British Normandy Memorial in France, 75 years on from D-Day.
Secret army of women played key role in success of D-Day
The detailed planning for D-Day was not just focused on the invasion of northern Europe – Britain was also braced for Hitler to immediately strike back.
Two seamen who served on same ship on D-Day reunited after 75 years
Two able seamen who served on the same ship on D-Day have been reunited 75 years on.