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NHS workers who helped the service to be awarded the prestigious George Cross will be able to get a glimpse of the medal as it “tours” the nation. The award was bestowed upon the NHS for the work staff performed during the Covid-19 pandemic and ...

20 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Queen set to present NHS with George Cross at Windsor

The Queen is hoping to personally present the George Cross to the NHS during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the monarch will welcome the chief executives of the National Health Services of England, Scotland, ...

12 Jul 2022 at 03:56

Penny Mordaunt accuses Labour of sneering at St George’s Cross flag

Penny Mordaunt has sparked a row in the House of Commons after she accused Labour frontbenchers of sneering at the St George’s Cross flag. The Commons Leader branded members of the opposition party “plastic patriots” during a heated business ...

25 Apr 2024 at 13:09

Queen set to present NHS with George Cross at Windsor

The Queen is hoping to personally present the George Cross to the NHS next week. Accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the monarch will welcome the chief executives of the National Health Services of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern ...

05 Jul 2022 at 14:01

First World War Navy VC sells for £240,000

A Victoria Cross awarded to a sailor in the First World War has sold for £240,000 at auction. It was handed to Captain Henry Peel Ritchie, of the Royal Navy – who was born in Edinburgh, for his gallant command of HMS Goliath’s steam ...

24 Jul 2024 at 09:22

Police appeal after St George’s Cross painted on funfair goose mascot

Police are appealing for witnesses after a St George’s Cross was painted onto a two-metre tall goose mascot for Nottingham’s annual funfair. A red cross was spray painted across the front of Goosey the Goose, situated on the ...

22 Sept 2025 at 16:32

George Cross police officer ‘incredibly moved’ to be attending Queen’s funeral

A former police officer awarded the George Cross after being shot at 15 times has said he is “incredibly moved” to be attending the Queen’s funeral. It is understood 17 recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross are ...

15 Sept 2022 at 14:50

Victoria Cross and George Cross recipients ‘humbled’ to be part of funeral

Recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross have said they are “humble and honoured” to be involved in the procession at the Queen’s funeral. The VC and GC Association said 17 of the 23 recipients will be in ...

16 Sept 2022 at 12:48

Queen arrives at Windsor Castle to present George Cross to the NHS

The Queen has arrived at Windsor Castle’s white drawing room to present the George Cross to the NHS. The 96-year-old was joined by the Prince of Wales for the event recognising the NHS for its “courage, ...

12 Jul 2022 at 14:13

Medals awarded to ‘buried alive’ Blitz hero expected to sell for up to £120,000

Second World War medals awarded to a man who was buried alive during the Blitz are expected to sell for up to £120,000 at auction. Sub lieutenant Jack Easton suffered a fractured skull, broken back and ...

22 Mar 2024 at 13:22

MSP calls for ‘brave’ firefighter to be posthumously awarded George Cross

An Edinburgh MSP has called for the firefighter who died in the line of duty to be posthumously awarded the George Cross. Alex Cole-Hamilton, who represents Edinburgh Western at Holyrood, made the ...

27 Jan 2023 at 19:43

Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

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Alex Cole-Hamilton: Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross

A firefighter who died after being critically injured tackling a blaze at the historic Jenners building in Edinburgh should be awarded the George Cross, Alex Cole-Hamilton has said. The Scottish ...

02 Feb 2023 at 14:56

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