Captain Tom Moore, 99, ‘is added to honours shortlist as nominations flood in’

Captain Tom Moore has reportedly been added to the honours shortlist after nominations for him flooded for him.  The war veteran from Bedfordshire raised £28 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden.    Captain Tom could now receive a CBE after his fundraising efforts for the National Health Service amid the coronavirus pandemic captured … Read more

Captain Tom Moore breaks the world record for the oldest person to have a No.1 single

Captain Tom Moore has become the oldest person to have a No.1 single after his song with Michael Ball reached the top of the UK charts. The record was previously held by Tom Jones, who reached No.1 with [Barry] Islands In The Stream aged 68 in 2006, 32 years younger than Tom is now.  Captain … Read more

Captain Tom Moore, 99, will receive Pride of Britain award

Captain Tom Moore, whose fundraiser raised more than £28m for the NHS, will receive a Pride Of Britain award. The WWII veteran, 99,  originally from Keighley in West Yorkshire had vowed to walk 100 laps of his garden at home before his 100th birthday on April 30 in honour of the NHS – with his … Read more

Captain Tom Moore urges fans to ‘donate their generous gifts to a local care home’

He originally pledged to raise £1,000 through online platform JustGiving by walking 100 laps of his garden before celebrating his 100th birthday at the end of April.  And, Captain Tom Moore, 99 – who has now raised over £27.5 million for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis – has urged his legion of fans to … Read more

Tamzin Outhwaite, 49, marks toyboy beau Tom Child’s 29th birthday with sweet message

‘What a family we’ve become’: Tamzin Outhwaite, 49, marks toyboy beau Tom Child’s 29th birthday with a sweet message as they celebrate in isolation By Rianne Addo and Ryan Smith for MailOnline Published: 18:23 BST, 22 April 2020 | Updated: 18:23 BST, 22 April 2020 She recently revealed she fears countless relationships will fail amid … Read more

Captain Tom Moore and Michael Ball ‘set to perform at Britain’s Got Talent final’

Captain Tom Moore is reportedly set to perform his charity single with Michael Ball during this year’s Britain’s Got Talent final.  The 99-year-old war veteran, who has raised £27million for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis by walking 100 laps of his garden, is thought to be ‘in talks’ with show bosses for a special … Read more

Captain Tom Moore opens Nightingale hospital in Harrogate today

Captain Tom Moore has today officially opened a new Nightingale hospital via video-link alongside Health Secretary Matt Hancock which will provide an extra 500 beds for coronavirus patients. The 99-year-old veteran, who was invited to do the honours for the site in Harrogate after raising a staggering £27million for the NHS, appeared at a virtual … Read more

Battle of Britain hero thought to have been inspiration for Tom Hardy’s character in Dunkirk

Kenny Hart is thought to have been the squadron leader behind Tom Hardy’s role in Dunkirk A Battle of Britain hero thought to have been the real life inspiration for Tom Hardy’s character in the film Dunkirk has been revealed after his bravery medals emerged for sale. Squadron leader Kenny Hart crash-landed his Spitfire on … Read more

Green Acres star Tom Lester dies at age 81 following battle with Parkinson’s disease

Green Acres star Tom Lester dies at age 81 following battle with Parkinson’s disease By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 19:46 BST, 20 April 2020 | Updated: 19:46 BST, 20 April 2020 Green Acres star Tom Lester has passed away at age 81 after suffering complications from Parkinson’s disease.  The actor died at the Nashville … Read more

Captain Tom Moore reveals Dame Vera Lynn sent him a letter after he finished his 100th lap

Captain Tom Moore reveals Dame Vera Lynn sent him a letter after he finished his 100th lap for the NHS – but admits he’s ‘rather sorry’ about knocking her off the top of the charts with his You’ll Never Walk Alone fundraising single 99-year-old received touching tribute from the sweetheart of the armed forces  Captain … Read more