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Falklands risks becoming ‘forgotten war’, research suggests

The Falklands conflict risks becoming a “forgotten war”, as research suggests many people are “clueless” about its details, according to a new report. One in four younger people have never heard of the fierce battle with Argentina over the islands, ...

29 Mar 2022 at 01:55

Falklands War: Living with survivor’s guilt 40 years on

A Scots veteran has said how his brother’s death in a hit-and-run made him realise he suffers with survivor’s guilt after fighting in the Falklands War four decades ago. Norman McDade, who prefers to go by the name Mac, joined the Royal Navy aged ...

27 Mar 2022 at 03:55

‘Like an experiment of human resistance’ – fighting in the Falklands

On April 2, it will be exactly 40 years since Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands, beginning a conflict that lasted for 10 weeks and arguably bolstered then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s waning reputation at home. But for young ...

01 Apr 2022 at 16:55

Falklands war report kept for 30 years donated to veterans’ charity

A government report on the Falklands War signed by Margaret Thatcher has been donated to a veterans’ charity to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the conflict. A copy of the Falklands Island Review was donated to The Poppy Factory by ...

04 Apr 2022 at 15:25

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Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt sells for over £7 million at auction

The blue shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two momentous goals to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup, including the so-called “Hand of God” goal, has sold for a record-breaking sum at auction. The Argentinian player, ...

04 May 2022 at 17:55

BBC marks 40th anniversaries of Falklands War and Aids crisis with new shows

The BBC has commissioned two programmes marking the 40th anniversaries of the Falklands War and the Aids crisis. They feature among a raft of new factual, arts and classical music content which the broadcaster describes as “high ...

03 Mar 2022 at 10:25

Paulette Hamilton wins Birmingham Erdington by-election for Labour

Paulette Hamilton overcame personal tragedy to become the country’s newest MP by winning the Birmingham Erdington by-election for Labour. The Labour candidate’s father died at the start of the campaign and she thanked party ...

04 Mar 2022 at 02:55

Labour appears on course to hold Birmingham Erdington but turnout just 27%

Labour appears on course to hold Birmingham Erdington in the by-election triggered by the death of frontbencher Jack Dromey. Labour held Birmingham Erdington in 2019 with a majority of 3,601 votes and anything but a ...

04 Mar 2022 at 01:55

Polls close in ‘really tight’ Erdington by-election

Polls have closed in the Birmingham Erdington by-election triggered by the death of popular Labour frontbencher Jack Dromey. Labour held the seat in 2019 with a majority of 3,601 votes and anything but a victory ...

03 Mar 2022 at 23:25

Falklands War: Veteran recalls moment gun failed to fire amid fierce conflict

A war veteran has recalled the terrifying moment his gun jammed when fighter jets bombarded him during the Falklands War as the conflict approaches its 40th anniversary. Norman McDade, or Mac, as he prefers to ...

29 Mar 2022 at 12:25

Veterans gather to commemorate 40th anniversary of Falklands victory

Falklands veterans and their families gathered in Edinburgh on Saturday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the end of the conflict. The undeclared war lasted for 10 weeks from April 2 until June 14 1982, ...

18 Jun 2022 at 15:54

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End of Falklands War remembered 40 years on with collection of portraits

A collection of portraits of Falklands veterans has been revealed on Tuesday as Scotland marks the 40th anniversary of the war coming to an end. Seven veterans from across Scotland were pictured by Glasgow ...

14 Jun 2022 at 01:01

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