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“It’ll go towards making sure no child is left out” – Ordsall soldier runs ultramarathon to raise money for hometown junior football club

A soldier is running 50 miles to make sure young Ordsall footballers can enjoy the same opportunities he had as […]

The unveiling of a poignant sculpture by renowned artist Alfie Bradley to mark the historic D-Day 75th anniversary year,The sculpture named D-Day Soldiers of Sacrifice has been created in tribute to 4,414 allied servicemen who lost their lives on D-Day, the first day of the Allied invasion of Normandy. It is set to embark across the UK to Normandy in France on a special one-off tour starting today before taking up residence in Portsmouth in time for the official commemerations in June.

D-Day 75th anniversary tribute begins nationwide tour at Salford Quays

Over 4,000 replica bullets have been used to create a breathtaking tribute sculpture for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, unveiled at Salford Quays.