Britain’s collective fight against the Nazis in World War Two saw a third of the population involved in war work. That number included seven million women who performed crucial roles including top secret intelligence gathering, maintaining and flying aircraft and compiling weather reports. Four female veterans have spoken of their experiences in a new documentary, … Read more
Britain’s collective fight against the Nazis in World War Two saw a third of the population involved in war work. That number included seven million women who performed crucial roles including top secret intelligence gathering, maintaining and flying aircraft and compiling weather reports. Four female veterans have spoken of their experiences in a new documentary, … Read more
Ronnie O’Sullivan finally clinches his sixth World Snooker Championship title after defeating Kyren Wilson 18-8 at the Crucible Ronnie O’Sullivan beat Kyren Wilson to win his sixth World Championship title The 44-year-old gained the trophy in style after reeling off eight straight frames Both players suffered from a bruising first day but O’Sullivan has eased … Read more
Heart-warming moment WWII hero, 99, is given guard of honour from NHS medics as he’s wheeled out of hospital after defeating coronavirus Albert Chalmers, who will turn 100 in July, thanked NHS staff for his treatment He recovered from coronavirus after being treated at Tickhill Road Hospital, Doncaster He was wheeled through the hospital as … Read more
They say scary times call for steady heads. Fortunately, Professor Chris Whitty is one weirdly cool hombre. For 90 minutes yesterday, England’s Chief Medical Officer answered questions from the Commons health committee on the coronavirus outbreak. No notes, no sprawling entourage. He didn’t so much as require a replenishing tumbler of Highland Spring as he … Read more