The Latest Breaking News from Second World War

Last surviving Dambuster, ‘Johnny’ Johnson, dies aged 101

Johnson was a bomb-aimer in squadron that destroyed German dams during second world war

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

Newcastle's countdown to Christmas continues with lighting of huge Bergen tree at Civic Centre

Newcastle has received a gift of a Christmas tree from the city of Bergen in Norway to symbolise its gratitude to Newcastle for its support and friendship during the Second World War for over 70 years

Chronicle Live · Dec 1, 2022

Onset of winter in Ukraine – a photo essay

After Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, this is expected to be the hardest winter in Ukraine since the second world war

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

Jeremy Hunt statement sets scene for ‘grim’ fall in living standards

Recession to last until 2024 as taxes climb to highest level since Second World War

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Energy saving: what can we learn from Delia Smith and ads of the past?

The UK government is reluctant to run ads on how to cut costs. We look back at past campaigns to see how they measure up

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

Veteran, 97, reunited with military vehicle she drove in Second World War

Joan Johnson’s face ‘lit up’ when a Bedford 3-ton army truck she used to drive was brought to her care home to mark Armistice Day.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

New 'village' for the elderly planned next to Nottingham City Airport

A Second World War hangar was demolished ahead of the plan

Nottingham Post · Nov 7, 2022

'After 82 years in tanks giant turtle Lulu deserves to have freedom'

Lulu lives at Sea Life Brighton and has been in captivity throughout the entirety of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the Second World War

Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022

Medals for dog that parachuted during second world war sell for £140,000

Rob made 20 jumps strapped into a special harness, including one into Nazi-held Italy with the SAS

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

The forgotten Edinburgh stadium that didn't survive the Second World War

There was a time when Edinburgh had a third force in the top flight of Scottish football and they were a side that could command impressive crowds for big matches.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 11, 2022