Vandals destroy Captain Sir Tom Moore plaque and trash flowers at Covid memorial

Flowers left on a memorial bench featuring a plaque commemorating Captain Sir Tom Moore and other victims of coronavirus have been destroyed by vandals. A wreath and other flowers to respect the 703 residents of Stoke-on-Trent who died from Covid-19 have been ripped apart and left scattered on the floor, less than a month after … Read more

War memorial to US Flying Fortress crew who sacrificed their lives in 1944 crash is vandalised

A war memorial has been vandalised after thousands of revellers descended on a park to enjoy the hottest day of the year so far as lockdown restrictions eased.   US flags were torn down from the memorial in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield, which is dedicated to ten American soldiers who died when the B-17 Flying Fortress, known … Read more

Kylie Minogue and Ed Sheeran sing The Loco-motion at Michael Gudinski’s memorial in Melbourne

Kylie Minogue and Ed Sheeran teamed up to perform at Michael Gudinski’s state memorial in Melbourne on Wednesday. After an emotional ceremony held at Rod Laver Arena, Kylie, 52, took to the stage to pay tribute to the man who launched her music career.  ‘So, Michael – The Big G – took this little scrawny girl … Read more

Kate Gudinski breaks down in tears during her father Michael Gudinski’s memorial 

‘I will love you with all of my heart and soul forever’: Kate Gudinski breaks down in tears during her music icon father Michael’s star-studded state memorial in Melbourne By D. Lawrance For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:04 GMT, 24 March 2021 | Updated: 12:46 GMT, 24 March 2021 Kate Gudinski broke down while speaking … Read more

Asher Keddie leads the galaxy of stars arriving for Michael Gudinski’s state memorial 

The stars were out in force for Michael Gudinski’s state memorial on Wednesday. Asher Keddie, Andy Lee and Richard Wilkins were just some of the big names who showed up to honour the music industry icon at Melbourne‘s Rod Laver Arena. Legendary musicians like Daryl Braithwaite, Red Symonds and Paul Dempsey were also spotted arriving … Read more

The top musical stars joining Ed Sheeran on the stage at Michael Gudinski’s state memorial service

REVEALED: The top musical stars joining Ed Sheeran on the stage at music industry icon Michael Gudinski’s state memorial service By D. Lawrance For Daily Mail Australia and Aap Published: 07:50 GMT, 24 March 2021 | Updated: 07:50 GMT, 24 March 2021 Global star Ed Sheeran will headline a cast of big names performing at … Read more

Doctors, nurses, teachers and MPs call for Covid Memorial Day and monument

Doctors, teachers and nurses today urged Boris Johnson to formally recognise an annual ‘Covid Memorial Day’ and erect a monument on Whitehall. More than 50 MPs and peers along with the health unions, the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Nursing are backing the calls. There is also a cross-party campaign for a … Read more

Boris Johnson promises ‘fitting and permanent’ memorial to 126,000 Britons killed by coronavirus

Boris Johnson threw his backing behind an official memorial to the UK’s thousands of Covid dead tonight. As he fronted a press conference on the first anniversary of the UK lockdown the Prime Minister promised a ‘fitting and permanent’ commemoration. He said that the ‘whole period’ will be commemorated ‘at the right moment’, along with the 126,000 … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Doctors, nurses, teachers and MPs call for Covid Memorial Day

Doctors, teachers and nurses today urged Boris Johnson to formally recognise an annual ‘Covid Memorial Day’ and erect a monument on Whitehall. More than 50 MPs and peers along with the health unions, the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Nursing are backing the calls. There is also a cross-party campaign for a … Read more

Memorial to Dame Vera Lynn on White Cliffs of Dover

Memorial to Dame Vera Lynn on White Cliffs of Dover: Forces’ sweetheart’s family launch campaign for permanent tribute at spot she immortalised in song Friends and family of Dame Vera Lynn who died in June 2020 want a memorial  The statue by sculptor Paul Day is due to be installed on the White Cliffs of … Read more