Britain salutes Captain Tom: Nation takes to doorsteps to pay tribute to fundraising hero

Thousands of Britons across the nation have taken to their doorsteps this evening to pay tribute to Sir Captain Moore after he died of coronavirus yesterday.   Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the national round of applause at 6pm from Downing Street, with the veteran’s family also taking part. They were joined by thousands of well-wishers who … Read more

London’s New Year light display is slammed for BLM fist salutes

Viewers have slammed the BBC for ‘forcing politics’ into London’s controversial New Year’s Eve light show after 300 drones made the shape of a BLM fist and shone in EU colours over London’s skies. Thousands of revellers eager to bid farewell to a miserable 2020 tuned into BBC One to watch the highly-anticipated pre-recorded display.  But outraged … Read more

RICHARD KAY salutes Fleet Street icon Sir Harold Evans, who has died at 92 

His genius was not just in taking on powerful vested interests, but also in articulating the dreams and frustrations of millions. Never afraid to speak his mind or challenge authority, he matched a campaigning, radical zeal with a love for the hurly-burly of political intrigue and hot gossip. The death on Wednesday of Sir Harold … Read more

PATRICK COLLINS salutes giant and gentleman Jack Charlton

In the county of his birth, among the people he called his own, Jack Charlton passed away. And as the nation mourns the man, it may look back in wonder at the England which formed him. For Charlton became a peculiarly English hero. He was talented, but not excessively so; quirky, yet curiously engaging. And … Read more

Help us crown your NHS hero as explorer Robin Hanbury-Tenison, 83, salutes team who saved his life 

Today, the Daily Mail proudly launches our 2020 Health Hero Awards, in partnership with eBay and NHS Charities Together.  We introduced these awards in 2013 to honour the unsung heroes of the health service, whatever their role — doctors, hospital porters, nurses, care assistants — who work tirelessly for patients, going the extra mile. But … Read more

Sarah Silverman salutes abortion providers as she makes some noise from her apartment balcony 

Sarah Silverman salutes abortion providers as she proudly makes some noise from her balcony during her nightly tribute to healthcare workers By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 07:14 BST, 1 June 2020 | Updated: 07:14 BST, 1 June 2020 She has been faithfully paying tribute to healthcare workers on a regular basis from her balcony. … Read more

Sarah Silverman creates noise with frying pan and tongs as she salutes NYC healthcare workers

Sarah Silverman creates noise with frying pan and tongs as she joins in salute to NYC healthcare workers By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 04:04 BST, 29 May 2020 | Updated: 04:04 BST, 29 May 2020 It’s been taking place for weeks. But Sarah Silverman’s enthusiasm for New York City’s nightly salute to frontline healthcare … Read more

Care home veteran salutes Mail Force: Delivery of PPE will help keep ex-submariner Harry, 100, safe

It’s just lovely! Care home veteran salutes Mail Force: Delivery of vital PPE will help keep ex-submariner Harry, 100, safe Harry Melling, 100, is Britain’s oldest surviving Second World War submariner His Alexandra Grange care home in Wigan received the aprons and coveralls Manager Christine Stafford saluted the Mail Force charity delivery of vital PPE By … Read more

Oprah Winfrey salutes the ‘pandemic class’ of 2020 in commencement speech on Facebook

Oprah Winfrey provided a calming presence Friday as she delivered an inspiring commencement speech to the graduating class of 2020. The 66-year-old media mogul addressed students virtually via a five-minute Facebook livestream. In addition to her speech, dozens of other celebrities had uplifting messages for students facing an uncertain future amid the coronavirus pandemic, including … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Queen cancels traditional birthday gun salutes for the first time in 68 years

Queen cancels traditional birthday gun salutes for the first time in 68 years amid coronavirus By Mark Duell for MailOnline Published: 10:46 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 10:56 BST, 18 April 2020 The Queen has asked that there be no gun salutes to mark her birthday on Tuesday for the first time during her … Read more