Scottish village’s ‘pivotal’ role in secret preparations for D-Day landings
The village of Garlieston was used for Mulberry Harbour trials.
The village of Garlieston was used for Mulberry Harbour trials.
This week marks 80 years since the Normandy Landing, with events and services taking place across the region.
At the age of 19 Mr Chandler had served as a torpedo boat gunner escorting American forces in Normandy.
A senior ally was forced to dismiss speculation Rishi Sunak could quit before July 4’s polling day following the backlash over his Normandy exit.
A planned ‘huddle’ with reporters was called off as the Prime Minister hit the campaign trail on home turf.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and others at Holyrood paid tribute to those involved the operation, which was key in the fight against the Nazis.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and others at Holyrood paid tribute to those involved the operation, which was key in the fight against the Nazis.
A senior ally was forced to dismiss speculation Rishi Sunak could quit before July 4’s polling day following the backlash over his Normandy exit.
A planned ‘huddle’ with reporters was called off as the Prime Minister hit the campaign trail on home turf.
The King, Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are expected to deliver addresses at the Portsmouth event.
The King, Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are expected to deliver addresses at the Portsmouth event.
The PM visited a walled garden as political opponents continued to bad-mouth his early return from Normandy.
The PM visited a walled garden as political opponents continued to bad-mouth his early return from Normandy.
And Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Sunak ‘will have to answer for his own actions’ in leaving Normandy early.
And Sir Keir Starmer said Mr Sunak ‘will have to answer for his own actions’ in leaving Normandy early.