Manhunt after village Christmas tree and war memorial felled
Durham Police release CCTV image after a cherished Christmas tree doubling as a WWI memorial was chopped down in Shotton Colliery. A crowdfunder for a replacement has been launched.
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Vandals target veteran memorials, destroy US flags in Massachusetts
American flags were ripped from the ground and desecrated at multiple veterans' memorial sites in South Boston. Officials condemn the 'slap in the face' act. Read more and see how to help.
War Hero's Victoria Cross Fetches £318,000
The Victoria Cross awarded to Captain Reginald Haine for his bravery against 100 Germans has sold for £318,000. Discover the story of this WWI hero's incredible gallantry.
Moving WWI film 'Testament of Youth' praised by viewers
The 2014 war film 'Testament of Youth', starring Alicia Vikander and Kit Harington, is being hailed as a heartbreaking and worthy tribute to the fallen. Stream it now on Amazon Prime.
Veteran's WWI medals stolen on Armistice Day
A veteran's priceless collection of First World War medals was stolen from his Oxfordshire home while he attended an Armistice Day memorial service. Police are appealing for information.
Scottish WWI sniper killed 100 Germans, medals for sale
Discover the incredible story of a Scottish WWI sniper who personally killed 100 German soldiers and led a crack team that eliminated 3,000 enemies, with his military medals now coming to auction.
Sikh Soldiers: WWI's Forgotten Warriors
Discover how over 130,000 Sikh soldiers fought alongside British forces during the First World War, forming a crucial yet overlooked chapter in military history.
WWI soldier's message in bottle found after century
A poignant message from a First World War soldier has been discovered on a remote Australian beach, 107 years after it was cast into the sea from a troopship heading to Europe.
Russian link suspected in Paris memorial vandalism
Two Bulgarian nationals have been convicted for vandalising a Holocaust memorial in Paris, with French intelligence suspecting Russian involvement in orchestrating the attack to destabilise European unity.
Chip van sparks fury parking on Falklands memorial site
A mobile food vendor faces widespread condemnation after parking directly on a memorial honouring Falklands War heroes in Portsmouth, triggering outrage from veterans and local residents.
German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality
German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.
Paris Holocaust Memorial Defaced with Pro-Russian Graffiti
The Wall of the Righteous in Paris, commemorating those who saved Jews during WWII, has been vandalised with pro-Russian symbols and numbers referencing Ukraine's Azov Regiment, sparking international condemnation.
Remembrance Sunday parade cancelled over safety concerns
A historic Remembrance Sunday parade in Greater Manchester has been cancelled due to alleged health and safety concerns, sparking fury among veterans and residents who call it 'disrespectful' to fallen heroes.
Vandal caught spray painting war memorial in CCTV footage
CCTV captures moment heartless vandal defaces historic war memorial in Bristol, sparking police investigation and community outrage over disrespectful crime.
Vandals destroy wooden soldier memorial in Staffordshire
Emotional veterans watch as hand-carved tribute to fallen heroes is smashed to pieces in shocking overnight attack on Staffordshire memorial.
Vandal blows kisses after smashing London war memorial
Shocking CCTV captures the moment a vandal destroys a Westminster war memorial then mockingly blows kisses to security cameras in a sickening act of disrespect.
Kipling's desperate WWI letters about missing son revealed
Newly discovered correspondence reveals the Jungle Book author's desperate search for his son John during the Battle of Loos, exposing a father's private torment behind the public patriotism.
Council declares war on sunflower memorial garden
A homeowner in South Gloucestershire is battling local authorities after being ordered to remove a beautiful sunflower memorial garden. Discover why this peaceful tribute has sparked a major dispute over garden regulations and personal expression.
Manchester synagogue attacked by masked gang in hate crime
Disturbing footage captures the moment a masked gang attacked a Manchester synagogue, smashing windows and spraying antisemitic graffiti in what police are treating as a hate crime.
Manchester Synagogue Vandalised in Hate Crime
A Manchester synagogue faces extensive damage after being targeted by vandals in what community leaders are calling a 'despicable' hate crime incident in Heaton Park.
Dutton's car vandalised with red paint in political protest
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's Commonwealth vehicle was vandalised with red paint in a shocking act of political protest outside his Canberra residence, sparking condemnation across party lines.
Vandals target Olympic hero Adam Peaty's home with flag
British swimming champion Adam Peaty is targeted in a mindless act of vandalism as a St George's flag is plastered across his property, prompting a police investigation.
Police probe vandalism of goose mascot's St George's Cross
Officers are hunting a suspect after the flag on a popular goose statue in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, was damaged, sparking local outrage and a formal police probe.
Woman arrested for vandalising slain teen's memorial
A US woman faces charges after allegedly defacing a memorial for a teenager killed in a political dispute, igniting a fierce debate and a controversial fundraising campaign.
Police hunt suspect after St George's Cross torn down in Nottingham
Nottinghamshire Police are investigating after a St George's Cross flag was ripped from a city centre building. The incident, captured on CCTV, is being treated as criminal damage as officers appeal for witnesses.
Melbourne's Historic Fountain Vandalised in Graffiti Attack
Melbourne's cherished Hochgurtel Fountain, a gift from its sister city Vienna, has been defaced by vandals in a shocking act of graffiti, sparking outrage and a council cleanup operation.
Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree
Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.
TikTok 'Peeing' Trend Sparks Fury in UK Schools
UK schools are on high alert as a disturbing new TikTok trend, dubbed 'Devious Licks', encourages students to vandalise property and even urinate in school corridors. Headteachers issue urgent warnings to parents.
Marilyn Monroe Statue Vandalised in Instagram-Inspired Attack
A controversial statue of Marilyn Monroe in San Francisco has been severely vandalised, with red paint daubed across its legs in an act police believe was inspired by an Instagram post.
Tennessee's Lebanon sign vandalised in misguided protest
The city of Lebanon, Tennessee, finds itself an unlikely target in global tensions after its welcome sign was defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti, leaving locals baffled.
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