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Songs for Ukraine Chorus
Songs for Ukraine Chorus in the UK has launched its independent venture, which begins with a Christmas Concert in London on Wednesday, 11 December at 19:30.
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Russian Drones Hunt Kherson Civilians
As Russian drones relentlessly target Kherson’s civilians, British reporter Caolan Robertson engages in a crucial conversation with Ukrainian YouTuber Operator Starsky. The looming question is, what will unfold when the leaves fall?
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Rhodes New Town and Old Town
In September 2024, my wife and I holidayed in Rhodes new town. We also visited Rhodes old town, and here are some of our holiday memories accompanied by photographs.
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Car For Ukraine Has Urgent Request For Trucks in Kursk and Pokrovsk Directions
Car for Ukraine has received an urgent request for two vehicles for the Kursk direction, capable of carrying and firing rockets. Updated 2 November 2025.
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The Watermelons of Kherson
Watermelons of Kherson. The watermelon is a symbol of the Kherson Oblast.
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Bognor Regis Semaphore Signals Still Working in August 2024
The Bognor Regis semaphore signals were still working on 9 August 2024, and the Littlehampton semaphore signals were still working on 2 March 2026.
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The Tarring Fig Gardens – A Tranquil Oasis in Worthing
This post is about the ancient Tarring fig gardens located on South Street, Tarring. The remains of the fig gardens lie in the garden behind the house, today known as Bishops Garth.
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Peter Fouché R.I.P. | Peter was destined to be a Powerful Advocate for Ukraine
Two months before combat medic Peter Fouché fell on a frontline in Ukraine, Olga Butko, a TV presenter from Ukraine’s Rada TV Station, crafted a powerful TV interview with Peter.
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Tilde Addenbrooke is a Volunteer In Ukraine Working Towards Victory
Appeal: Tilde Addenbrooke is a Swedish civilian volunteer working in Ukraine for the Swedish charity Quartermaster for Ukraine. As a volunteer, Tilde needs our support.
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Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine Killed – Rest In Peace
British Combat Medic Pete in Ukraine fell on the battlefield on 27 June 2024. This post was updated on 27 June 2025 on the first anniversary of Pete’s death.
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Teletex System of Document Transfer Abandoned in The 1990s
This post is about the obsolete teletex system, not to be confused with teletext or telex. Teletex was in operation from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s.
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Slovenian Railway Museum in Ljubljana
My wife and I recently visited the Slovenian Railway Museum in Ljubljana. This was a much-anticipated visit, one of many highlights during our stay in Ljubljana.
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