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Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

19 May 2024

The haircut took place on Saturday afternoon.


D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

19 May 2024

Marie Scott, 97, served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service and relayed messages to and from her station in Portsmouth and the beaches in Normandy.


Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

19 May 2024

Ken Hay went to Normandy on June 22, then was on night patrol on July 8 when he was captured and forced to work in coal mines in Poland.


Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

19 May 2024

There are fears that the events of the Second World War could be forgotten unless more is done to engage younger generations.


What the papers say – May 19

What the papers say – May 19

What the papers say – May 19

19 May 2024

Here are the top news stories for Sunday.


Children centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show as green issues high on agenda

Children centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show as green issues high on agenda

Children centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show as green issues high on agenda

19 May 2024

All large gardens at the show, which is featuring junior judges for the first time, have had to undergo a ‘green audit’.


Campaigners to rally ahead of final infected blood report

Campaigners to rally ahead of final infected blood report

Campaigners to rally ahead of final infected blood report

19 May 2024

Some people have been fighting for justice for decades.


Lotto ticket-holder claims £3.9 million prize

Lotto ticket-holder claims £3.9 million prize

Lotto ticket-holder claims £3.9 million prize

18 May 2024

Wednesday’s Lotto draw now sits at an estimated jackpot of £2 million.


Tory MPs demand review of Bank of England independence

Tory MPs demand review of Bank of England independence

Tory MPs demand review of Bank of England independence

18 May 2024

A group of 44 Tory MPs have criticised the Bank’s handling of inflation and quantitative tightening, saying it has cost taxpayers thousands.


Law changes proposed to curb ‘weekly takeovers’ by pro-Palestine protesters

Law changes proposed to curb ‘weekly takeovers’ by pro-Palestine protesters

Law changes proposed to curb ‘weekly takeovers’ by pro-Palestine protesters

18 May 2024

The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has faced calls to resign over the force’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.


Chris Heaton-Harris says he will not stand for re-election

Chris Heaton-Harris says he will not stand for re-election

Chris Heaton-Harris says he will not stand for re-election

18 May 2024

The Northern Ireland Secretary was first elected as an MP in 2010.


William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding, report says

William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding, report says

William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding, report says

18 May 2024

Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, will marry Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral on June 7.


Shapps orders urgent review to find aircraft for paratroopers to mark D-Day

Shapps orders urgent review to find aircraft for paratroopers to mark D-Day

Shapps orders urgent review to find aircraft for paratroopers to mark D-Day

18 May 2024

Plans for a mass parachute drop as part of the 80th anniversary events have been scaled back.


Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly

Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly

Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly

18 May 2024

The media magnate and former rugby star died on Saturday aged 88.


Zahawi: Tories should have held their nerve and stuck with Johnson

Zahawi: Tories should have held their nerve and stuck with Johnson

Zahawi: Tories should have held their nerve and stuck with Johnson

18 May 2024

The former chancellor played a key role in ousting Boris Johnson, but suggested MPs got ‘spooked’ into moving against him.


‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt

‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt

‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt

18 May 2024

The Chancellor said he had promised to ‘sort’ a fair and full settlement during a meeting with campaigner Mike Dorricott in 2014.


Businessman Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88

Businessman Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88

Businessman Tony O’Reilly dies aged 88

18 May 2024

Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin said Mr O’Reilly had an ‘extraordinary impact on Irish business, sport, media and society’.


Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to ‘cruel’ two-child benefit limit

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to ‘cruel’ two-child benefit limit

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to ‘cruel’ two-child benefit limit

18 May 2024

Justin Welby’s comments will add to pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to commit a new Labour government to abolishing the cap.


In Pictures: Dogs enjoy day out with their owners at annual Goodwoof event

In Pictures: Dogs enjoy day out with their owners at annual Goodwoof event

In Pictures: Dogs enjoy day out with their owners at annual Goodwoof event

18 May 2024

The event includes wellness workshops and talks from key behavioural experts.


British politics in ‘dangerous’ state warns MP sister of murdered Jo Cox

British politics in ‘dangerous’ state warns MP sister of murdered Jo Cox

British politics in ‘dangerous’ state warns MP sister of murdered Jo Cox

18 May 2024

Kim Leadbeater said the situation now may be worse than it was when Ms Cox was murdered in 2016.


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