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Tributes left at ex-RAF base where fire killed firefighters and member of public

Two firefighters remain in hospital after suffering serious injuries.

Evening Standard

Watch: Oxfordshire fire chief tears up in tribute to colleagues who died after Bicester blaze: ‘Unwavering bravery’

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (OFRS) chief fire officer Rob MacDougall teared up as he paid tribute to firefighters who died in a fire at a former RAF base on Thursday (15 May).

The Independent UK

Bicester fire: Huge smoke clouds billow from deadly blaze at former RAF base

Huge smoke clouds poured into the sky over a former RAF base in Oxfordshire after a blaze broke out on Thursday, 15 May.

The Independent UK

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Bicester fire latest: Unexplained death investigation launched by police after three killed in blaze at ex-RAF base

A member of the public and two firefighters died while tackling the inferno at Bicester Motion on Thursday

The Independent UK

Two firefighters and member of public dead after large fire at ex-RAF base

Oxfordshire County Council said two firefighters had died following the blaze at Bicester Motion on Thursday

The Independent UK

Two firefighters and member of public dead following large fire at ex-RAF base

Two further firefighters are in hospital after sustaining serious injuries at Bicester Motion.

The Independent UK

Bicester fire tragedy: Two firefighters and member of public die at ex-RAF base as 'explosions' heard

Two further firefighters are in hospital after sustaining serious injuries at Bicester Motion

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Huge fire and ‘multiple explosions’ heard at former RAF airfield

Firefighters warned residents to stay indoors as huge plumes of smoke were seen coming from Bicester Airfield.

Evening Standard

Bicester fire: ‘Multiple explosions’ heard at former RAF airfield as black smoke fills sky

Firefighters warned residents to stay indoors as huge plumes of smoke were seen coming from Bicester Airfield.

The Independent UK

MP claims Red Arrows could crash thanks to solar farms

The MP raised fears for the historic display team based at RAF Waddington

The Independent UK

Solar farm glare could cause Red Arrows jets to crash, Conservative MP claims

MP raises fears for historic display team, based at RAF Waddington, because of ‘glint and glare’ from solar panels on new farms.

The Independent UK

UK media given guidance after 'normalising Israel's genocide in Gaza'

WESTMINSTER lobby journalists who have “failed” in reporting on Israel and Palestine have been given a handbook on reporting “during a…

The National (Scotland)

The movie that beat Saving Private Ryan to be named UK’s favourite World War 2 film

‘The Great Escape’, ‘The Dam Busters’ and ‘Battle of Britain’ made up the rest of the top five

The Independent UK

Former west London RAF site to be turned into hundreds of flats

Long-awaited final phase of Uxbridge regneration project given unanimous approval by Hillingdon Council

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Dunkirk edges Saving Private Ryan as the UK’s favourite Second World War film

The Great Escape finished third in a new poll.

Digital Camera World

Celebrating VE Day: Rare photographs of wartime filmmaking revealed by Historic England

From the role of Pinewood Studios in military filmmaking to the pioneering women of the WAAF, discover hidden pieces and perspectives of history

Evening Standard

Veterans including couple married for 74 years guests of honour at VE Day party

Veterans and their families marked 80 years since VE Day at a tea party hosted by the Royal British Legion in Staffordshire on Thursday.

Woman & Home

Kate Middleton’s remark to Prince George, Charlotte and Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony as they waited for iconic moment

Each year there are only a handful of occasions where we get to see Prince George, Charlotte and Louis out with the older royals.

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The Conversation

By VE Day in 1945, Stalin had got what he wanted in Poland – now Putin may get what he wants in Ukraine

As Britain celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8 1945, the Polish airmen of RAF 305 Bomber Squadron captured a starkly different sentiment in their diary. “‘Victory!’ every Anglo-Saxon says in greeting instead of the traditional ‘Hello!’. The word ‘Victory!’ is devoid of meaning, power and any sense…

The Independent UK

National Lottery millionaires help build VE80 pathway for veterans’ charity

Winners worth £115 million have helped create the garden for Veterans’ Growth in Battle, East Sussex.

The Guardian - UK

UK sent Israel thousands of military items despite export ban, study finds

Trade data analysis shows British firms have exported items including munitions since suspension of key licences

The Independent UK

British paratrooper came across Nazi death camp on VE Day

Peter Belcher, aged 101, spoke of ‘relief’ that the war was over.

The Independent UK

Collection of rare photos of wartime film-making released for VE Day

The images, released by Historic England, also highlight the pioneering role of women in wartime photography.

Evening Standard

Holocaust survivor thanks those who took ‘high risks’ to help Jews during war

Jacques Weisser’s parents were taken to Auschwitz.

Evening Standard

Prince Louis lives up to billing as funniest royal

The youngster was once again not phased by being on the national stage at a major event.

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