World War Two4 hrs agoWW2 soldier's cigarette case returned to daughter he never met, 80 years after he diedStan Drew's cigarette case was discovered in a Dutch field, hundreds of miles from where he died.4 hrs ago2 days agoNovel analysis reveals playful side of Alan TuringProf Sarah Dillon says the short story, Pryce's Buoy, offers fresh insights into the codebreaker.2 days ago4 days agoPolice station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi linkThe opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.4 days ago5 days agoTurbulent years revealed at secret wartime baseThe house played a key role in Britain's intelligence battle with Germany during World War Two.5 days ago17 Jul 2026D-Day veteran, 100, 'honoured' by Freedom of YorkYork's last surviving Normandy veteran has received the highest honour the city council can bestow.17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026Bid to save little ship with big past after sinkingThe 92-year-old wooden boat had been carrying children on a birthday party when it ran into trouble.17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026'We want a shipwreck mast to stay in Essex'The shipwreck masks have been visible in the Thames Estuary since 1944 but will now be removed.17 Jul 202615 Jul 2026King's 'pleasure' at meeting 104-year-old veteranKing Charles met Burma Star veteran James Fenton during the final section of his visit to the Isle of Man.15 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Bomb disposal experts may face 'busiest year ever'A Royal Navy bomb disposal team in Plymouth talks about its work after recent WW2 bomb call-outs.15 Jul 2026...
