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Kenneth Hunt, who died aged 93, and pictured as a young boy

Tributes to 'one in a million' grandad who met Les Dawson and General Montgomery

Knutsford air cadets lead town's annual Remembrance parade

Knutsford air cadets lead town's annual Remembrance parade

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Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to town's fallen war heroes

(L - R): Lindsey Gibson, head housekeeper; veterans residents Tony Kirkland and Tony Gibbons; the home's registered manager, Donna Booth

(L - R): Lindsey Gibson, head housekeeper; veterans residents Tony Kirkland and Tony Gibbons; the home's registered manager, Donna Booth

Care home's veteran-friendly status means ex-services residents seen and understood

From left, James Hill, Stephan van Niekerk and Martin Hewitt

From left, James Hill, Stephan van Niekerk and Martin Hewitt

Wounded war heroes first to conquer 'planet's most challenging mountain bike trial'

Knutsford Air Training Corps band leading last year's remembrance parade

Knutsford Air Training Corps band leading last year's remembrance parade

Crowds expected to line streets to pay tribute to town's fallen heroes

Knutsford Kite Explorer Scouts Lillie Bryers and Edward helped to position the poignant poppy blanket outside Mobberley Victory Hall

Knutsford Kite Explorer Scouts Lillie Bryers and Edward helped to position the poignant poppy blanket outside Mobberley Victory Hall

Ladies create poignant poppy blanket to remember courageous war heroes

Bill Cowburn, one of four Knutsford residents describing what life was like in the town during the Second World War

Bill Cowburn, one of four Knutsford residents describing what life was like in the town during the Second World War

New wartime documentary captures life in Knutsford through Second World War

Over Peover villagers urged to support Poppy Appeal

Over Peover villagers urged to support Poppy Appeal

Poppy Appeal fundraisers seek sponsorship for large red poppies

Standard bearer Malcolm Thomas from the Knutsford branch of the Royal British Legion

Standard bearer Malcolm Thomas from the Knutsford branch of the Royal British Legion

Crowds to pay tribute to town's fallen war heroes on Remembrance Sunday

The Spitfire flying over Goostrey

The Spitfire flying over Goostrey

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Spectacular Spitfire display helps community commemorate D-Day 80th anniversary

Peover Superior Primary School pupil Benedict Woods and Cllr Anthony Harrison

Peover Superior Primary School pupil Benedict Woods and Cllr Anthony Harrison

Children dress in wartime costumes to remember evacuees on D-Day anniversary

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Spitfire to fly over Cheshire this weekend to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Former Army cadet Alan Johnson, 93, lights the Lamp of Peace

Former Army cadet Alan Johnson, 93, lights the Lamp of Peace

Alan, 93, 'truly honoured' to light Lamp of Peace to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

The Friends of Handforth Station mount a display at a D-Day commemoration event

The Friends of Handforth Station mount a display at a D-Day commemoration event

Rail enthusiasts join D-Day commemoration to mark 80th anniversary

A poignant display of courageous war heroes embarking on the beach has been created in Lower Peover to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

A poignant display of courageous war heroes embarking on the beach has been created in Lower Peover to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Poignant display re-creates D-Day landings to mark 80th anniversary

Knutsford Centennial War Memorial and St Oswald's Church, Lower Peover commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Knutsford Centennial War Memorial and St Oswald's Church, Lower Peover commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

Special events and exhibition mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

Lance Corporal Jamie Webb is being honoured with a new memorial on the anniversary of his death

Lance Corporal Jamie Webb is being honoured with a new memorial on the anniversary of his death

Brave Cheshire war hero, 24, killed in Afghanistan honoured at new memorial

From left, Rosemary Thomason FoHS member, Mike Bishop president FoHS, Helen Thomason FoHS member and Cllr Susan Moore at the the new commemorative lectern

From left, Rosemary Thomason FoHS member, Mike Bishop president FoHS, Helen Thomason FoHS member and Cllr Susan Moore at the the new commemorative lectern

History of military railway line preserved on new heritage trail

Knutsford RAF veteran Michael Kirby proud to receive a Nuclear Test Medal

Knutsford RAF veteran Michael Kirby proud to receive a Nuclear Test Medal

RAF veteran 'proud' to receive Nuclear Test Medal 70 years after Britain's first test

RAF fighter jets intercept plane and escort it to Manchester Airport

Geoff Bushell celebrates his 100th birthday with daughter Susan and when he served in the RAF

Geoff Bushell celebrates his 100th birthday with daughter Susan and when he served in the RAF

Bomber Command war hero shot down in bombing raid celebrates 100th birthday

Knutsford Squadron Air Training Corps band led the Remembrance Sunday parade through the town

Knutsford Squadron Air Training Corps band led the Remembrance Sunday parade through the town

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'Great civic pride' - Town pays tribute to fallen war heroes on Remembrance Sunday

Standard bearer Malcolm Thomas from the Knutsford branch of the Royal British Legion

Standard bearer Malcolm Thomas from the Knutsford branch of the Royal British Legion

Crowds to pay tribute to town's fallen war heroes on Remembrance Sunday

Esther McVey: 'Looking more at veterans' mental health could make huge difference'

Esther McVey: 'Looking more at veterans' mental health could make huge difference'

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Esther McVey: 'Looking more at veterans' mental health could make huge difference'

War letters written by Lt Gen Sir Oliver Leese never seen before are now on display at Tabley House

War letters written by Lt Gen Sir Oliver Leese never seen before are now on display at Tabley House

Private letters capturing key moments of Second World War on display for first time

Major Paul Wright was killed in action on February 6, 1973 - he has been described as 'the most decorated sapper since World War Two'

Major Paul Wright was killed in action on February 6, 1973 - he has been described as 'the most decorated sapper since World War Two'

Soldier's sacrifice recognised with special services 50 years after his death

Retired architect John Allcock with a photograph of his war hero brother Alec, shot and killed in the Battle of Monte Cassino

Retired architect John Allcock with a photograph of his war hero brother Alec, shot and killed in the Battle of Monte Cassino

John, 92, honours brother shot and killed in Battle of Monte Cassino, aged just 23

Knutsford Air Training Corps band lead the Remembrance Sunday parade through the town

Knutsford Air Training Corps band lead the Remembrance Sunday parade through the town

Crowds gather in autumn sunshine to pay tribute to Knutsford war heroes

Heathfield Square, Knutsford's first council houses is one of the conservation areas under review

Heathfield Square, Knutsford's first council houses is one of the conservation areas under review

Have your say on protecting 'homes for heroes' built for brave soldiers

Holmes Chapel Community Yarn Bombers have created a stunning tribute to fallen war heroes from 3,500 red woollen poppies

Holmes Chapel Community Yarn Bombers have created a stunning tribute to fallen war heroes from 3,500 red woollen poppies

'This is our way of showing respect' - Yarn bombers create Remembrance poppy display

Peter Davies with his daughters and a member of 653 Air Army Corps celebrate his 100th birthday

Peter Davies with his daughters and a member of 653 Air Army Corps celebrate his 100th birthday

Courageous war glider pilot honoured on 100th birthday at Manchester Airport

A sculpture of a rearing war horse pays tribute to fallen soldiers who served with the Cheshire Yeomanry to mark the regiment's 225th anniversary

A sculpture of a rearing war horse pays tribute to fallen soldiers who served with the Cheshire Yeomanry to mark the regiment's 225th anniversary

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Sculptor captures the passion and dedication of Cheshire's fallen soldiers

Residents battling to save Knutsford & District War Memorial gather in silence to remember the fallen

Residents battling to save Knutsford & District War Memorial gather in silence to remember the fallen

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Campaigners battling to save Knutsford War Memorial mark monument's centenary

From left consort Simon Hutchence, mayor Cllr Stewart Gardiner, Lou McGrath, Donna Moss-Seymour, excellency Pharidh Kan and delegation

From left consort Simon Hutchence, mayor Cllr Stewart Gardiner, Lou McGrath, Donna Moss-Seymour, excellency Pharidh Kan and delegation

Sir Bobby Charlton charity workers honoured with royal award for helping landmine victims

A Lancaster bomber

A Lancaster bomber

Wartime memories of Lancaster bombers and paratroopers recalled in documentary

Ukraine appeal: Newsquest launch #ThereWithUkraine campaign - how to help (PA)

Ukraine appeal: Newsquest launch #ThereWithUkraine campaign - how to help (PA)

#ThereWithUkraine: We're launching our Ukraine appeal - how you can help

Tetyana Petrenko, a Cheshire doctor from Ukraine, joins thousands of people at a protest in London

Tetyana Petrenko, a Cheshire doctor from Ukraine, joins thousands of people at a protest in London

'It is harrowing' - GP from Ukraine vows to help children suffering in her war-torn homeland

Photo, left, shows Captain Tom Moore at the height of his charity walks in 2020 (PA). Pictured right, family handout of Captain Tom Moore's army days.

Photo, left, shows Captain Tom Moore at the height of his charity walks in 2020 (PA). Pictured right, family handout of Captain Tom Moore's army days.

1921 census: Early life of Captain Tom Moore and other famous people revealed

The Centennial Memorial honours the town's war heroes

The Centennial Memorial honours the town's war heroes

How to share your war memories in a documentary for future generations

Geoff Bushell joined the RAF when he was 17 and served as a flight engineer in Bomber Command during the Second World War

Geoff Bushell joined the RAF when he was 17 and served as a flight engineer in Bomber Command during the Second World War

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Humble war hero, 98, shot down in bombing raid pays tribute to fallen comrades

Hundreds of homemade poppies have been created to pay tribute to the fallen, including this display at Knutsford war memorial

Hundreds of homemade poppies have been created to pay tribute to the fallen, including this display at Knutsford war memorial

Hundreds of handmade poppies made with love remember courageous war heroes

The Mayor of Knutsford, Cllr Stewart Gardiner and town councillors at the charity ball Picture: Tessa Harri Carroll

The Mayor of Knutsford, Cllr Stewart Gardiner and town councillors at the charity ball Picture: Tessa Harri Carroll

Mayor's Ball raises £3,000 thanks to generous support from local businesses

Myke Caulton Floral Couture has created a special display to support the 100th anniversary of the Poppy Appeal

Myke Caulton Floral Couture has created a special display to support the 100th anniversary of the Poppy Appeal

Businesses rally round to support 100th anniversary of Poppy Appeal

Volunteers sought to help record memories from people who lived in Knutsford during the Second World War. This picture shows Canute Place in 1946

Volunteers sought to help record memories from people who lived in Knutsford during the Second World War. This picture shows Canute Place in 1946

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Stories of what happened during the Second World War captured in new documentary

Who are ISIS-K? The group 'highly likely' to be behind Kabul airport explosions

Who are ISIS-K? The group 'highly likely' to be behind Kabul airport explosions

Who are ISIS-K? The group 'highly likely' to be behind Kabul airport explosions

Former British Royal Marine targeted by gunman amid Kabul airport 'chaos'. (PA)

Former British Royal Marine targeted by gunman amid Kabul airport 'chaos'. (PA)

Former British Royal Marine targeted by gunman amid Kabul airport 'chaos'

Pentagon confirm explosion at Kabul airport as thousands flee Afghanistan. (PA)

Pentagon confirm explosion at Kabul airport as thousands flee Afghanistan. (PA)

Pentagon confirm explosion at Kabul airport as thousands flee Afghanistan

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Doctor's plea to help save ex-Commando holed up in Kabul with 90 dogs and cats

Afghanistan: UK to welcome 20,000 refugees amid Boris Johnson's pledge. (PA)

Afghanistan: UK to welcome 20,000 refugees amid Boris Johnson's pledge. (PA)

UK to welcome 20,000 Afghanistan refugees amid Boris Johnson's pledge

Ann Venables, deputy warden of St Peter's at the war memorial Pictures: Bernard Tuck

Ann Venables, deputy warden of St Peter's at the war memorial Pictures: Bernard Tuck

First World War heroes honoured 100 years after special memorial unveiled

James Green and his daughter Charlotte

James Green and his daughter Charlotte

Army career inspires a lifelong passion in tea as family business celebrates 10 years