40 h. ago Restored memorial to be unveiled in Stirling this weekend to mark 250th anniversary of American War of Independence

The city's connection with the major world conflict is marked with a memorial in the Old Town.

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64 h. ago Liverpool unveil plans for new memorial to mark 40th anniversary of Heysel tragedy

Current memorial’s location deemed unsuitableJuventus to unveil their new tribute next weekLiverpool have unveiled plans for a new Heysel memorial at Anfield to mark the 40th anniversary of the disaster that claimed 39 lives before the 1985 European Cup final.Entitled ‘Forever Bound’, the memorial will feature a Juventus scarf and a Liverpool scarf entwined together in bronze, a dedication to the date and location of the tragedy and the names of the 39 people who were killed that night – 32 from Italy, four from Belgium, two from France and one from Northern Ireland – engraved on white Italian porcelain. It will replace the existing memorial that is located on the wall of the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nagasaki extends invitation 'to all countries' to memorial marking A

The mayor of Nagasaki said the city will invite representatives of ‘all countries’ and regions to this year's atomic bombing anniversary

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2 w. ago VE Day 2025 LIVE as 80th anniversary celebrations continue and pubs stay open late

VE Day is being held today (May 8) and there's memorials, concerts, parties and extended pub hours to mark the occasion

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2 w. ago WWII survivors share haunting memories as France marks 80th anniversary of Nazi surrender

As France prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nazi surrender to Allied forces, World War II survivors reflect on painful memories shaped by the German occupation of the country and the deportation of Jews and others to death camps

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3 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council marks International Workers' Memorial Day

It remembers those who have lost their lives at work, as well as those who have suffered injury, illness or disease through their employment.

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4 w. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pay tribute to children 'who have died due to harms of the internet' unveiling a poignant monument in New York

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle unveiled a memorial in New York City last night, which is dedicated to 'honouring the lives of children lost to online harm'.

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