Normandy

D-Day veteran who dodged machine gun fire during Normandy invasion dies aged 95

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D-Day signals operator who dodged machine gun fire during WWII Normandy invasion and survived after two bullets hit the RADIO on his back, dies after fall aged 95 Ken Smith died at home aged 95 in Wheldrake, York, following a serious fall  Only handful of mourners could attend service due to social distancing rules The … Read more

David Hockney shares exclusive artwork depicting awakening of spring drawn from lockdown in Normandy

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David Hockney has unveiled vibrant artwork created on his iPad during isolation at his Normandy home, capturing the turn of the season in all its glory as he tries to offer people ‘a respite from the news’. The 82-year-old painter, often dubbed Britain’s greatest living artist, plans to spend every spring day painting in the garden with … Read more