Battle of the Somme2 days agoEvent to mark 110 years since Battle of the SommeThe project is being organised by the Madeley branch of the Royal British Legion.2 days ago6 Nov 2025Quest to identify WW1 soldier after grave robberyA man hopes to solve a century-old mystery and put an unknown soldier's name on his headstone.6 Nov 202528 Oct 2025New sculpture honours fallen soldiers of WWISam Sherborne's artwork depicts 270 Sheffield soldiers killed in the Battle of the Somme.28 Oct 202520 Sep 2025WW1 soldier laid to rest 109 years after deathSjt Richard Rounsley, from Tanfield, is laid to rest after being killed aged 30 at the Somme.20 Sep 202530 Nov 2024World War One medal returned to right familyAlbert Dove's descendant says he is "extremely proud" to have the medal back in the family.30 Nov 202424 Nov 2024Soldier's WWI sketches found at bottom of wardrobe2nd Lt Noel Whittles brought his sketches home with him after surviving World War One.24 Nov 20246 Oct 2024Cross-channel celebrations for post WW1 bridgeCelebrations take place in Blackburn and France to mark the centenary of the opening of a bridge.6 Oct 20241 Jul 2024Villages officially twinned over WW1 crucifix linkThe crucifix was retrieved from the rubble of a French church and returned 107 years later.1 Jul 20241 Jul 2024Service to commemorate Bradford Pals' WWI sacrificeThe event in Memorial Gardens will mark the 108th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. 1 Jul 2024...
