Battle of Britain commemoration plans launched at Churchill’s ‘strongest link’
Winston Churchill’s “strongest link” in the Battle of Britain and the bravery of those who served there will be remembered in a series of ambitious events this year.
Second World War
Dog honoured for wartime efforts in comforting Scottish POWs in Thailand
A “loyal and courageous” dog that comforted captured Scottish soldiers in Thailand during the Second World War has been honoured by a veterinary charity.
Russian intelligence veteran hailed for saving Krakow from being blown up dies
Alexei Botyan, a veteran of Soviet intelligence hailed for saving the Polish city of Krakow from being blown up by the Nazis during the Second World War, has died aged 103.
Last Battle of Britain fighter pilot ace dies aged 101
The last surviving fighter pilot ace who fought against the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War has died.
The Volunteer scoops 2019 Costa Book of the Year award
An account of a Polish underground operative who infiltrated Auschwitz and spread news of the Holocaust to the Allies has been named the 2019 Costa Book of the Year.
Plane of British World War Two airman found after 70 years
The plane of a British airman who went missing in Europe during World War Two has been discovered more than 70 years later.
Second World War bombs defused in Germany after mass evacuation
Two Second World War bombs were successfully defused in the western German city of Dortmund on Sunday, hours after thousands of people were evacuated from the surrounding area, officials said.
Mark Rylance uncovers ‘shocking’ family war history in Hong Kong
Sir Mark Rylance has said a recent trip to Hong Kong to discover the part his grandfather played in the Second World War made him realise there is no “right or wrong” in battle.
Gary Lineker reveals emotional impact of learning grandfather’s role in war
Gary Lineker has told of the emotional, and at times upsetting, journey he went on while exploring his late grandfather’s part in the Second World War.
Latest firing from The Apprentice as losing team confused by Second World War
Riyonn Farsad has been fired from The Apprentice after his losing team failed to understand the dates of the Second World War.
Aberdeen war veteran, 97, prepares to parachute again 75 years on from Battle of Arnhem
A 97-year-old Second World War veteran from Aberdeen today hopes to parachute again over the Dutch city he was dropped on to and captured in 75 years ago.
Gary Lineker to ask why grandfather was called ‘D-Day Dodger’
Gary Lineker will ask why his grandfather was branded a “D-Day Dodger” in a new Second World War documentary for BBC One.
Scottish poet wins £25,000 Walter Scott Prize
A Scottish poet has won the 2019 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction.
North-east museum’s new exhibition focuses on history of firefighting
Organisers of a new exhibition about the history of firefighting in the north-east hope it will ignite the imaginations of young people.
Tales of high seas revealed in book about restored 80-year-old boat
The adventures of a north-east boat have been detailed in a new book.
The Shell Seekers author Rosamunde Pilcher dies aged 94
Rosamunde Pilcher, the best-selling author of the family saga The Shell Seekers, has died aged 94.
The Cut Out Girl wins Costa Book Of The Year for ‘important’ Holocaust story
Bart van Es has won the Costa Book Of The Year Award for his “incredibly important” account of family bonds and Holocaust trauma, The Cut Out Girl.
Man accused of drink driving and crashing into north-east war memorial
A man is to appear in court accused of drink-driving and crashing into a north-east war memorial.
Musicians wanted to help bring WW2 refugee stories to life
A unique art project about Scandinavian refugees in the north-east is appealing for musicians to bring their experiences to life.
Aberdeen pupils look to spread vision of hope after Auschwitz visit
A pair of school pupils have pledged to spread a message of tolerance after an emotional visit to a concentration camp.
Helen Hunt to star in BBC Second World War drama
Oscar-winner Helen Hunt has been cast in the BBC’s major Second World War drama World On Fire.
Allied Second World War bombing raids disturbed atmosphere at edge of space
Shock waves from huge bombs dropped on Germany during the Second World War were powerful enough to alter the atmosphere at the edge of space, scientists have learned.
Veterans minister’s tells of his granda’s bravery as he donates medals to Aberdeen museum
Veterans minister Graeme Dey has donated medals given to his grandfather in the Second World War to an Aberdeen war museum.
Film about Second World War Belfast elephant ‘tale of compassion and humanity’
A film about saving a Belfast elephant during the Second World War is a tale of compassion and humanity, its leading actors said.
Bomber Command veterans gather for opening of centre to honour crews
Bomber Command veterans from around the globe have gathered to officially open a centre to honour the crews which helped turn the tide of the Second World War.
Bomber Command veterans gather for opening of centre to honour crews
Bomber Command veterans from around the globe have gathered to officially open a centre to honour the crews which helped turn the tide of the Second World War.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen discovers lost WWII aircraft carrier
A Second World War aircraft carrier sunk during battle has been found off the coast of Australia by an expedition funded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.