World War One12 hrs agoBlue plaque unveiled for World War One heroMajor Fred Davenport was awarded both the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross.12 hrs ago17 hrs agoBlue plaque unveiled for World War One heroHis family is also donating a collection of his belongings to the museum in Leek.17 hrs ago2 days agoWW1 'welcome home' window to undergo repairsThe stained-glass window at the Guildhall is to be repaired after its lower section began to bow.2 days ago3 days agoMedal of hero killed in last week of WW1 auctionedJames Kirk was shot while defending comrades in the final days of the conflict, auctioneers say. 3 days ago3 days agoWhy is there a memorial for German soldiers at an Essex bus stop?It is 110 years since British forces successfully defended the county against an airborne threat.3 days ago5 days agoGrave of missing WW1 soldier rededicated to himFrank Fleming, a Second Lieutenant, died in Belgium in 1918, and now has a marked grave near Ypres.5 days ago15 Sept 2026Plaque unveiled for Belgian World War One workersA group of Belgians travel to Birtley to honour those who died there during the war.15 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Historic wartime aircraft to fly over seaside townThe flypast will be part of Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway's World War One weekend.7 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Painting of chased wartime ferry up for auctionThe painting was found during a house clearance in Grimsby.31 Aug 2026...
