A new film dramatises the rescue during WW2 of hundreds of British POWs from the Lisbon Maru, a Japanese cargo liner. The story has not been widely recounted – until now.

They didn’t talk about it then, but their stories still matter now, in the wake of marking the VJ Day anniversary.

Two events dominated the news media last week and one runs into this and no doubt subsequent ones. The first was the commemoration, celebration even, of the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day, that day in ...

Taunton's 12-year-old trumpet player Elliott honoured by Royal British Legion at VJ Day ceremony for his performances and dedication to ...

Wimborne Bake-Off returns for the food festival, marking VE and VJ Day 80th anniversaries. Enter your Victoria sponge for a chance to win ...

A WWII veteran was at the centre of an emotional ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Roy Booth, 99, a former ...

Prince Harry left a poignant tribute to Prince Philip at VJ Day. The post Prince Harry’s Secret Tribute to Late Grandfather ...

South Holland marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day last week with services and parades. Spalding saw a parade through ...

There was a taste of the 1940s in Ayscoughfee Gardens last Saturday. Vintage vehicles and re-enactors were in attendance all ...

Prince Harry has been estranged from most senior royals since he and Meghan Markle stepped away from official duties in 2020.

Dorset care homes, including Colten Care’s Abbey View and Newstone House, marked the 80th VJ Day anniversary with tributes, ...

Insiders have claimed Prince Harry left a 'sniveling' tribute to his grandfather as a ploy to win royal favor.