Daily Express - May 06, 2025

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May 06, 2025

Spall tribute in the words of Churchill

VETERAN actor Timothy Spall kicked off the VE Day commemorations in London yesterday by reading extracts of Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech to the nation on May 8, 1945.

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It's always important to come and remember all those who fought

IT was the moment we had all been waiting for - thousands of heads turned in unison as 13 of the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows soared over the crowd, painting the sky red, white and blue.

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Cheeky Louis finds brother hair-larious

Unimpressed... Louis watches George restyle his hair

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Queen tells how her dad 'would not talk of war'

QUEEN Camilla yesterday stressed in an interview how important it is to continue speaking about veterans so that future generations can learn.

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Bunting, buns and parties they threw

BUNTING, banners and balloons came out in a riot of colour as Britain partied like it was 1945.

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George, 11, chats to heroes at tea party

PRINCE George showed a keen interest in learning about the past when he joined other royals at a tea party yesterday in honour of those who served in the war.

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Thank you for saving us!

HEROES HAILED BY 100,000 DUTCH

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King has the look of his grandad

THE King followed in his grandfather's footsteps as he chose not to adorn his uniform with medals at the VE Day parade.

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Rosy Helen reunites with TV bud-dy Ford

EVERYTHING came up roses for Dame Helen Mirren as she reunited with her on-screen husband Harrison Ford at a star-studded event.

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Lorraine's back home and resting up after op

TV STAR Lorraine Kelly is recovering at home following surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

1 min

'Backing I got from the people I work with was beautiful'

Gary Lineker opens up on BBC suspension

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Future generations must cherish lesson of VE Day

AS the Red Arrows soared overhead to commemorate the 80th anniversary celebrations of VE Day, a shiver of emotion ran through the crowds.

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Tell today's young riveting story of our Shipyard Girls

AS WE celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week, let us finally commemorate the thousands of women who picked up the tools laid down after the men went off to war, and got to work building ships.

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Defectors 'will hand councils to Reform'

REFORM hopes to seize control of more councils in the months to come following its victory in last week’s local elections.

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Ditch Kemi? Plotting MPs are 'deluded'

Former Tory leader IDS hits out at rebels

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Family's tribute to tragic teen

A BOY of 14 who died in a warehouse fire “was loved by all who met him”, his family has said.

1 min

Ministers are told to ban Iran’s elite corps

MINISTERS are facing growing demands for a complete ban on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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'Starmer may U-turn on review of winter fuel cut'

SIR Keir Starmer is said to be mulling a partial U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts following Labour's devastating defeat in last week's elections.

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41,000 tickets a day...but parking firms 'don't want to issue fines

A PARKING boss has insisted that companies do not want to issue fines - despite 41,000 drivers getting tickets each day.

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Shock over 25,000 data blunders

LAW enforcement agencies have admitted a string of data breaches, including keeping 165 million facial images of airport passengers.

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Israeli plan 'to seize all of Gaza'

ISRAEL'S security cabinet has approved an expansion of its war against Hamas - including the “capture” of all of Gaza, an official has revealed.

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Trump wants to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

DONALD Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on an island off San Francisco.

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Husband's pain over discovery murdered wife having affair

THE husband of a British woman killed in France has spoken of his heartbreak after learning she was having an affair.

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£102m for surgeries upgrade

MORE than 1,000 GP surgeries will benefit from extra funding to expand and modernise buildings, the Government said.

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Assisted dying staff get opt-out

PHARMACISTS and NHS staff will be able to opt out of assisted dying procedures under an amendment to the plans expected later this week.

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3D heart scan marvel saving lives and £9m

HEART scans using 3D that speed up crucial diagnosis have saved the NHS £9.5million, health chiefs have announced.

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Scandal of 'older patient, longer the delay in A&E'

MORE than a million over-60s endured long waits at A&E last year - and the oldest were the most likely to experience delays.

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Land Girl Maud, 97, joins rat race to knit 500 wool rodents

WARTIME Land Girl Maud Shire loves being part of a tight-knit community — of 300-plus rats.

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We work 125 days just to pay the rent

THE average person renting a home works 125 days of the year to pay their landlord, analysis has revealed.

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How Colin Jackson got a spring back in his step

The former Olympic sprinter, hurdling champion and Strictly Come Dancing star on the non-invasive knee treatments that finally got him moving. By Karen Rockett

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5 habits to make you healthier as you age

TV doctor reveals simple but effective daily ways over-50s can bring more movement and strength back into their lives

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Pain in the tech-neck

Spending so much of our lives on screens can lead to real agony. Jo Dunbar shares how to ease issues

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DON'T MISTAKE SWEATING FOR LOSING WEIGHT

A weight loss expert has warned that sweating in hot weather doesn't automatically mean you're shedding the pounds. Instead it could sabotage your efforts to get in shape.

1 min

Why is 85-year-old mum now telling me obvious lies?

GETTING TO THE HEART OF MEDICAL MATTERS

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Our verdicts in the dock

HERE'S a feature-length special on 5 tonight called YOU BE THE JUDGE: CRIME & PUNISHMENT.

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LOS IS A LEADER!

Irish Derby hero returns in triumph

1 min

Dufty backing Wolves to stay in hunt

MATT DUFTY believes injury-ravaged Warrington can defy the odds to return to Wembley.

1 min

NEW STAR IS MADE IN CHINA

Redemption for Zhao as he clinches historic win

2 mins

PROP POTENTIAL SPOTTED EARLY ON BY BATH COACH

WILL STUART was told the sky was the limit less than three years ago — and he is set to be on cloud nine when the British & Irish Lions squad is announced on Thursday.

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Stuart always had the roar talent to be Lion

PROP POTENTIAL SPOTTED EARLY ON BY BATH COACH

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Determination pays off with Bayern title ending long wait

NO ONE deserves a trophy - and the recognition - more than Harry Kane.

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Cambridge lead warm tributes after Youngs dies aged just 45

FORMER Cambridge striker Tom Youngs has died aged 45 after a battle with multiple sclerosis.

1 min

Bowen is desperate to finish with pride

JARROD BOWEN has demanded West Ham show some pride over the final three games of a miserable season.

1 min

Willian's amazed by record league run

FORMER Brazil winger Willian says he is blown away by becoming the South American with the most Premier League appearances.

1 min

EZE ON THE EYE

Eberechi's penalty dents Forest's top-five chance

1 min

Blues told to up the price for Garnacho

MANCHESTER UNITED have told Chelsea to stump up at least £65 million for Alejandro Garnacho this summer.

1 min

Gunners stars are playing for more than glory in Paris

MIKEL ARTETA is facing the biggest challenge of his Arsenal reign in Paris tomorrow night.

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REAL LIFE GETS IN THE WAY

Madrid made an offer far too good to refuse for Alexander-Arnold

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The country estates that helped us prevail in the Second World War

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, MARTIN PHILLIPS reveals the stories behind the incredible National Trust properties that played their part in the liberation of Europe

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THE TOP SECRET TO A FUN FAMILY OUTING

From atomic bomb testing along a remote stretch of Suffolk coast, to eavesdropping on enemy radio and clandestine map-making, many highly classified former wartime sites are now open for a glorious National Trust visitor experience

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