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Historian’s book sets out new theory on Churchill’s real motivations during war

WINSTON Churchill’s primary aim during the Second World War was not to liberate Europe from fascism but to protect the long-term interests of the…

The National (Scotland)

Police officer sacked for texts about ‘dodgy showers’ in Auschwitz

The group had various names including ‘**** Hate Group’, named after a mixed-race officer, ‘Boris’s Benders’, ‘Atkin’s Puppets’ and ‘Bottles and Stoppers’

The Independent UK

Putin replaces infamous ‘General Armageddon’ after just three months in Ukraine military shake-up

Kyiv officials say intensity of fighting comparable to Second World War, with Russia’s Wager mercenary group claiming ‘complete liberation’ of mining town

The Independent UK

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Putin authorises military shake-up in Ukraine – as Zelensky mocks claims town of Soledar has been seized

Kyiv officials say intensity of fighting comparable to Second World War, with Russian mercenary group claiming ‘complete liberation’ of town

The Independent UK

Scots D-Day veteran who kept brave Normandy landing 'a secret' from family dies aged 97

William Wallace Johnstone Taylor, from Burntisland, Fife, was awarded nine medals for his impressive services as a soldier in the Royal Navy during the Second World War.

Daily Record

Residents fear 'nightmare' gas work on major Nottingham road will cause 'serious disruption'

Derby Road has been partially closed for three months while Cadent carries out work to replace gas pipes which reportedly pre-date the Second World War

Nottingham Post

X marks the spot: newly released treasure map sparks hunt for £15m Nazi hoard

Second world war document revealing a stash of coins and jewels hidden by German soldiers is put online by Dutch archivists

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The astonishing history of favourite Strictly dances, from prostitutes to famed US pilot

Each dance performed on Strictly Come Dancing has a fascinating backstory, from the Waltz to the Charleston, which includes racial tensions, the Second World War, brothels and a famous US pilot

Daily Mirror

Ukraine recap: Putin's trip to Minsk fuels fears of a bleak and bloody new year

Volodymyr Zelensky has been on his travels this week, leaving Ukraine for the first time since the invasion to fly to the US to meet with Joe Biden and address a joint sitting of Congress. The Ukrainian president impressed with his Churchillian tone, comparing his country’s defiance of Russia’s war…

The Conversation

‘Ghost village’ evacuated and closed in 1943 to have its last ever funeral

Imber in Wiltshire was cleared by allied forces during the Second World War to make way for training exercises for D-Day

The Independent UK

Japan approves biggest military buildup since second world war amid China fears

US welcomes doubling of military spending but critics express unease over abandoning seven decades of pacifism

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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

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Birmingham Post

95 jobs created at business park on Second World War base

There are plans to name buildings after some of the important figures stationed there during the war

The Independent UK

Violent burglar who killed elderly brother and sister jailed for 32 years

Danville Neil attacked Second World War veteran William Bryan and widow Anne Castle during a break-in at their east London home.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak plots clampdown on foreign students - but it'll 'bankrupt' universities

The Prime Minister is considering barring students from overseas unless they are awarded a place at an elite university after official figures shows the highest level of net migration since the Second World War

Daily Mirror

Top Nazi's chilling letter begging British royal for help is uncovered after 80 years

Von Ribbentrop was instrumental to the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia and Poland, which triggered the start of the Second World War

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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.

Nottingham Post

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

A Second World War hangar was demolished ahead of the plan

Daily Mirror

'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

The Guardian - UK

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

Edinburgh Live

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.

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