The Latest Breaking News from Second World War

Bones discovered on farmland identified as Second World War airmen

A 72-year-old man was arrested in connection with the discovery, but the investigation has now ended without any charges being brought.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s family share memories on first anniversary of his death

The Second World War veteran who raised £38.9m for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday, died on February 2 last year

Wales Online · Feb 2, 2022

Village's rare air raid siren from Second World War is given listed status

"I wanted to save it, particularly as it is such a rare and highly visual landmark of the war-time Home Front.”

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2022

Boris Johnson warns 'Russian mothers' sons will not come home' if Putin invades Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned against a war that would leave Ukraine a 'wasteland' and risk the worst bloodshed since the Second World War after Russia 'put a gun to Ukraine's head'

Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2022

Top 10 Mercedes grand prix drivers: Hamilton, Fangio, Moss and more

Mercedes has a longer history in grand prix racing than any other constructor. Although it didn’t appear in the first Formula 1 world championship in 1950, as Ferrari did, the legend of the Silver Arrows had already been forged before the Second World War.

Autosport · Jan 23, 2022

Wythenshawe's Tin Town has the city's rarest homes - and a special story to tell

After the Second World War thousands of steel-framed, pre-fab homes were built to tackle Britain's housing shortage - few survive in Greater Manchester

Manchester Evening News · Jan 23, 2022

Operation Mincemeat review: A glittering Second World War musical that is funnier than Hamilton

SpitLip’s comedy musical about a little-known wartime plot is as daring as it is comic

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

BBC My Family, the Holocaust & Me: Judge Robert Rinder's real story of his Jewish family's tragic history

We delved into the heartbreaking truth of what Judge Rinder's family suffered through during the Second World War

Wales Online · Jan 19, 2022