Prince Philip’s attachment to the Armed Forces predated even his 73-year marriage to his beloved wife the Queen. The Duke of Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 99, joined the Royal Navy in 1939 – the year the Second World War broke out – when he was still a teenager. By 1942, he … Read more
Sam Ashgari called his girlfriend Britney Spears ‘my lioness’ in a gushing post to mark International Women’s Day on Monday. The personal trainer, 27, took to Instagram to share a snap of himself and the singer, 39, holding hands and praised her for her ‘true strength and bravery’. Sam’s cryptic post comes amid the controversy … Read more
A Falklands War hero who machine-gunned five enemy soldiers to save his comrades during the Battle of Goose Green is selling his medals for £120,000 to help fund his retirement. Sergeant John Meredith, who served with the Parachute Regiment, showed ‘outstanding gallantry and leadership’ in saving five colleagues during the Battle of Goose Green, for … Read more
‘She’s given me some form of bravery!’ The Crown’s Erin Doherty morphs into Princess Anne for magazine shoot as she praises the royal for her personal impact By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 00:01 GMT, 11 November 2020 | Updated: 07:12 GMT, 11 November 2020 Fans of The Crown are eagerly awaiting the release of … Read more
As we roar down the runway at Biggin Hill Airport in an 80-year-old Hawker Hurricane, propellers a blur, sun burning through the canopy, parachutes firmly strapped to our backs and the noise so deafening that it judders through bones, brains and bowels, those pitifully young pilots of the Battle of Britain couldn’t feel closer. I … Read more
Who growls wins: Bravery medal for hero British Army dog that took out an Al Qaeda sniper despite being shot and losing his paw Kuno, a Belgian shepherd malinois, was shot several times during the operation But the dog showed extraordinary bravery to still take down the Al Qaeda sniper He suffered severe wounds to … Read more
Big-budget bravery… just when we need it. Yes, this thriller, where bullets fly back in time, has its baffling moments. But all hail brilliant Christopher Nolan for releasing it now By Michael Bond Published: 22:01 BST, 22 August 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 22 August 2020 Tenet Cert: 12A 2hrs 30 mins Rating: Christopher Nolan … Read more
The helmet and bravery medals awarded to a Spitfire ace who survived being struck by flak while travelling at 300mph have sold for more than £18,000. Group Captain Arthur Donaldson, of 263 Squadron, a hero of the defence of Malta during the Second World War, withstood being hit by flak which blew off his helmet … Read more
The Daily Mail’s 2020 Health Hero Awards, launched in partnership with eBay and NHS Charities Together, are your chance to say thank you to the unsung heroes of the NHS, whatever their role, who go the extra mile. This year we’re launching two extra awards — the Mental Health Hero award, and the eBay ‘Smile’ award … Read more
The pacifist Quaker honoured for his bravery in World War Two: Amazing story of conscientious objector who won French gallantry honour for rescuing injured men under heavy German fire Documents of a British conscientious objector in World War Two were found William ‘Bill’ Spray refused to fight in the war due to being a Quaker … Read more