Keyword "World War 1" - List of latest news (18 results)

19:54 The Daily Express cartoonist who mocked the Kaiser with mud in WW1 trenches

Not content with ridiculing the Kaiser in the pages of the Daily Express, Sidney Strube joined up, serving with distinction in the trenches of the First World War before returning to Fleet Street as the highest paid journalist of the 1930s

19:32 The cartoonist who left his drawing board for the Flanders’ mud

Not content with ridiculing the Kaiser in the pages of the Daily Express, Sidney Strube joined up, serving with distinction in the trenches of the First World War before returning to Fleet Street as the highest paid journalist of the 1930s

18/04 Rare WWI memorial plaque for Irish woman, and how stamps became sign of Irish resistance before Easter Rising

An early 20th-century postage stamp was a clear marker of national identity. In Ireland, which was then part of the United Kingdom, the only way to send a letter was to affix it with a British stamp, printed with an image of the reigning monarch.

17/02 Unearthed World War 1 discovery tears two families' lives apart

A history teacher accidentally uncovered a secret about two of her students when setting them a homework task to bring in a photo of a member of their family.

10/02 Most dangerous 60-mile border in Europe that is ‘NATO’s worst nightmare’

The 60-mile border that separates Lithuania and Poland has become NATO's biggest nightmare, and a potential Russian lifeline.

20/10 ‘It must have been hell on earth’ – Retracing our brave grandfather’s footsteps in the blood-soaked fields of Flanders

This autumn, my brother Andrew and I fulfilled a long-held ambition to visit the place where our Irish grandfather fought in one of the final battles of World War I. Before dawn on October 14, 1918, our mother’s father, Arthur James Ingoldsby, found himself near Belgium’s border with northern France, leading his company against German positions in Wervik.

25/09 Europe's incredible new £4.3bn canal set to give the Suez a run for its money

The stunning canal will break up Europe's transport bottlenecks and connect three major countries - as well as help excavate bodies from World War 1.

06/05 Cork to mark Lusitania anniversary with special events

Special ceremonies will take place in Cork to mark the 109th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania off the south-west coast during World War I.

22/04 What’s happening on Anzac Day in Australia

This Anzac Day thousands of Australians and New Zealanders will come together at services across the nation to reflect on those who died and the sacrifices made by our veterans and serving Defence Force members.

03/02 What World War 3 could mean for life in modern Britain

EXCLUSIVE: Britain's Government, economy and society would be transformed if a world war were to break out, a former British Army colonel says.

08/01 Somme blast ‘blunder’ gave war advantage to Germans

A massive explosion behind German lines which began the Battle of the Somme actually helped the enemy and caused more British loss of life, a study has revealed.

17/11 80 World War bombs classified as 'safe' by Joanna Lumley

Joana Lumley has hailed the "safe" clearance of more than 80 unexploded World War bombs from British waters.

10/11 Johnny Duhan: Gentle path of forgiveness is the only roadmap to resolve conflict

In 1928, when Limerick’s British Legion Club was granted permission by Limerick City Council, through a majority vote, to erect a monument in Pery Square to commemorate the 3,000 Limerick men who died in World War I, one of the dissenting councillors is reported to have warned: “Erect it, if you like. But it will come down!”

06/11 Protestors' three Armistice Day locations exposed as pleas to stop ignored

EXCLUSIVE: The three sit-ins could seriously disrupt London's rail network on a weekend when thousands are expected to enter the capital to remember the fallen.

02/11 Nigel Farage calls for pro-Palestine march November 11 to be blocked

Mr Farage said the police should follow the example of officers in Germany and crack down on the protesters.

17/09 Obituary: Máirín Hughes, who was Ireland’s oldest and lived through the Rising, Civil War and two world wars

Famous as the oldest woman in Ireland, Máirín Hughes has died at the age of 109 after a wide and varied life. She was noted for her tireless energy and unfailing good humour.

13/08 Hidden gem UK seaside village with beautiful beach where you might spot dolphins

This seaside village isn't just known for its wildlife, it's also become famous for its sea glass, a material which can be found among the pebbles and stones lying on the sand.

15/06 RAF sparks outrage for 'perverse' decision to scrap beloved Hercules planes

The Hercules is being stood down to be replaced by the larger and faster A400M Atlas, considered part of the next generation of transport aircraft.