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Bicester fire: ‘Multiple explosions’ heard at former RAF airfield as black smoke fills sky

Firefighters warned residents to stay indoors as huge plumes of smoke were seen coming from Bicester Airfield.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Huge fire and ‘multiple explosions’ heard at former RAF airfield

Firefighters warned residents to stay indoors as huge plumes of smoke were seen coming from Bicester Airfield.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

MP claims Red Arrows could crash thanks to solar farms

The MP raised fears for the historic display team based at RAF Waddington

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Dunkirk edges Saving Private Ryan as the UK’s favourite Second World War film

The Great Escape finished third in a new poll.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Celebrating VE Day: Rare photographs of wartime filmmaking revealed by Historic England

From the role of Pinewood Studios in military filmmaking to the pioneering women of the WAAF, discover hidden pieces and perspectives of history

Digital Camera World · May 8, 2025

Veterans including couple married for 74 years guests of honour at VE Day party

Veterans and their families marked 80 years since VE Day at a tea party hosted by the Royal British Legion in Staffordshire on Thursday.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Kate Middleton’s remark to Prince George, Charlotte and Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony as they waited for iconic moment

Each year there are only a handful of occasions where we get to see Prince George, Charlotte and Louis out with the older royals.

Woman & Home · May 7, 2025

By VE Day in 1945, Stalin had got what he wanted in Poland – now Putin may get what he wants in Ukraine

As Britain celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8 1945, the Polish airmen of RAF 305 Bomber Squadron captured a starkly different sentiment in their diary. “‘Victory!’ every Anglo-Saxon says in greeting instead of the traditional ‘Hello!’. The word ‘Victory!’ is devoid of meaning, power and any sense…

The Conversation · May 7, 2025

National Lottery millionaires help build VE80 pathway for veterans’ charity

Winners worth £115 million have helped create the garden for Veterans’ Growth in Battle, East Sussex.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

British paratrooper came across Nazi death camp on VE Day

Peter Belcher, aged 101, spoke of ‘relief’ that the war was over.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025