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BOOK OF THE WEEK AGENT SONYA by Ben Macintyre (Viking £25, 416 pp) Her scones were the envy of the Oxfordshire hamlet of Great Rollright, where the friendly woman known as Mrs Burton lived in a stone farmhouse. In her late 30s, she moved there with her three children and husband Len just after the … Read more
The Queen will knight Colonel Tom Moore on Friday with her father’s sword at Windsor Castle after the 100-year-old veteran raised more than £32million for the NHS. The fundraising hero will travel to the Berkshire royal residence with members of his family for the rare investiture with the monarch. Colonel Sir Tom won the hearts … Read more
The Queen will knight Colonel Tom Moore on Friday with her father’s sword at Windsor Castle after the 100-year-old veteran raised more than £32million for the NHS. The fundraising hero will travel to the Berkshire royal residence with members of his family for the rare investiture with the monarch. Colonel Sir Tom won the hearts … Read more
Photographs taken by an ‘urban explorer’ show the eerie remains of an 1850s Virginia home once owned by a Confederate colonel — which hasn’t been inhabited for several decades. Bryan Sansivero, a New York-based photographer, snapped the images of the abandoned Greek revival-style house in northern Virginia, showing an exterior being slowly reclaimed by nature and an … Read more
Vintage ‘Flying Squirrel’ motorbike Colonel Tom Moore used to race on in the 1950s is uncovered at museum Timeworn motorcycle is on display at Bradford Industrial Museum in Yorkshire Its history wasn’t known until a stash of old photos were recently rediscovered They show the national hero perched on the bike, clutching several trophies Col … Read more
Colonel Tom has revealed he will say ‘thank you very much’ to the Queen when he receives his knighthood after raising a remarkable £39million for NHS charities. Tom Moore, a centenarian from Bedfordshire who has already been promoted from captain, is to be recognised further with a knighthood, it was revealed last night. The Second … Read more
He has lifted the spirits of the nation with his £39million fundraising effort to celebrate turning 100. Now Colonel Tom Moore – who has already been promoted from captain – is to be recognised further with a knighthood, it was revealed last night. The Second World War veteran received a special nomination from the Prime … Read more
He has lifted the spirits of the nation with his doughty fundraising efforts to celebrate turning 100. Now Colonel Tom Moore – who has already been promoted from captain – is to be recognised further with a knighthood, it was revealed last night. The Second World War veteran received a special nomination from the Prime … Read more
Colonel Tom Moore is ‘set to host a star-studded 100th birthday bash with guests including BGT magician Richard Jones after lockdown ends’ By Raven Saunt For Mailonline Published: 00:00 BST, 7 May 2020 | Updated: 00:25 BST, 7 May 2020 Colonel Tom Moore is reportedly set to host a star-studded bash to celebrate his 100th … Read more
A child with cerebral palsy has set himself the challenge of walking 100 laps up his road, aided by just his walker, before his tenth birthday on 18 May – after being inspired by Colonel Tom Moore. Ethan Beadrow, nine, from Manchester, who can’t stand unaided, appeared on Good Morning Britain alongside his mum Catherine … Read more