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One boy dead and second critical after getting into trouble in River Tyne

One boy dead and second critical after getting into trouble in River Tyne

A 14-year-old boy died after being found in the water at Ovingham, Northumberland, and a 13-year-old boy is critical after being rescued.

Shapps: Shortage of planes for D-Day commemoration underlines need for more cash

Shapps: Shortage of planes for D-Day commemoration underlines need for more cash

The Defence Secretary said he had ‘no doubt’ that additional planes would be found for paratroopers to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Soap stars raise money for breast cancer charity wearing decorated bras

Soap stars raise money for breast cancer charity wearing decorated bras

EastEnders actors Harriet Thorpe and Natalie Cassidy were among the stars who took part in the walking event.

Shapps urges Western nations to allow their weapons to be used in Crimea

Shapps urges Western nations to allow their weapons to be used in Crimea

The Defence Secretary suggested Vladimir Putin was ‘bluffing’ about Russia’s ability to wage a prolonged war.

Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

Girl, 10, feels ‘proud’ after cutting off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig

The haircut took place on Saturday afternoon.

D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

D-Day radio operator will ‘never forget’ the sounds of gunfire and screaming

Marie Scott, 97, served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service and relayed messages to and from her station in Portsmouth and the beaches in Normandy.

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

Veteran recalls being captured as prisoner of war weeks after D-Day

Ken Hay went to Normandy on June 22, then was on night patrol on July 8 when he was captured and forced to work in coal mines in Poland.

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

There are fears that the events of the Second World War could be forgotten unless more is done to engage younger generations.

What the papers say – May 19

What the papers say – May 19

Here are the top news stories for Sunday.

Children centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show as green issues high on agenda

Children centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show as green issues high on agenda

All large gardens at the show, which is featuring junior judges for the first time, have had to undergo a ‘green audit’.

Campaigners to rally ahead of final infected blood report

Campaigners to rally ahead of final infected blood report

Some people have been fighting for justice for decades.

Lotto ticket-holder claims £3.9 million prize

Lotto ticket-holder claims £3.9 million prize

Wednesday’s Lotto draw now sits at an estimated jackpot of £2 million.

Tory MPs demand review of Bank of England independence

Tory MPs demand review of Bank of England independence

A group of 44 Tory MPs have criticised the Bank’s handling of inflation and quantitative tightening, saying it has cost taxpayers thousands.

Law changes proposed to curb ‘weekly takeovers’ by pro-Palestine protesters

Law changes proposed to curb ‘weekly takeovers’ by pro-Palestine protesters

The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has faced calls to resign over the force’s handling of pro-Palestinian protests.

Chris Heaton-Harris says he will not stand for re-election

Chris Heaton-Harris says he will not stand for re-election

The Northern Ireland Secretary was first elected as an MP in 2010.

William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding, report says

William to be usher at Duke of Westminster’s wedding, report says

Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, will marry Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral on June 7.

Shapps orders urgent review to find aircraft for paratroopers to mark D-Day

Shapps orders urgent review to find aircraft for paratroopers to mark D-Day

Plans for a mass parachute drop as part of the 80th anniversary events have been scaled back.

Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly

Taoiseach leads tributes following death of ‘trailblazer’ Tony O’Reilly

The media magnate and former rugby star died on Saturday aged 88.

Zahawi: Tories should have held their nerve and stuck with Johnson

Zahawi: Tories should have held their nerve and stuck with Johnson

The former chancellor played a key role in ousting Boris Johnson, but suggested MPs got ‘spooked’ into moving against him.

‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt

‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt

The Chancellor said he had promised to ‘sort’ a fair and full settlement during a meeting with campaigner Mike Dorricott in 2014.

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