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STV News
6 days ago
- STV News
King vows sacrifices made by VJ Day heroes 'shall never be forgotten'
The King will pledge that the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East 'shall never be forgotten', in a message to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The King's audio message to the nation, realms and Commonwealth echoes a broadcast made by his grandfather, King George VI, on August 15 1945, known as VJ Day. It stands for Victory over Japan Day and marks the surrender of Japanese forces, which ended the Second World War. In the six-minute message, the King will reflect on the horrors experienced by prisoners of war and the innocent civilians of occupied lands in the region, whose suffering 'reminds us that war's true cost extends beyond battlefields, touching every aspect of life'. Charles will describe how the heroes of VJ Day 'gave us more than freedom; they left us the example of how it can and must be protected, with victory made possible by close collaboration between nations, 'across vast distances, faiths and cultural divides'. He will say this demonstrated that, 'in times of war and in times of peace, the greatest weapons of all are not the arms you bear but the arms you link'. The message was recorded earlier this month in the Morning Room at Clarence House and will be released ahead of a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, hosted by the Royal British Legion in partnership with the government. Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News. Direct to your inbox every Friday morning. The King and Queen will attend the service and then meet Second World War veterans during a reception. The Prince and Princess of Wales are not expected to attend any public events to mark the anniversary as they continue their summer break with their three children. However, other senior members of the Royal Family will participate. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will attend a service at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle, organised by the Royal British Legion Scotland. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will attend the Far East Prisoners of War VJ Day 80th Anniversary Service at Norwich Cathedral, before joining a second commemorative service dedicated to the Children and Families of the Far East Prisoners of War in Suffolk. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Metro
10-08-2025
- Metro
Iconic 800-year-old Raven Hotel in flames as roof caves in on historic site
A historic pub reportedly visited by King Charles I during the English Civil War has gone up in flames. Thick plumes of smoke billowed out of the Raven Hotel in Droitwich Spa as a fire raged through the building on Sunday afternoon. The derelict building, containing lots of old timber, went up in flames quickly as firefighters tried to save the Grade II-listed site. People were forced to stand back as they watched the roof collapse inwards as the flames took hold. The hotel, which closed over a decade ago, was in the middle of a conversion with developers looking to build new homes, a brine bath and a gin bar on the site. One woman told ITV News: 'Everyone in this town knows the Raven Hotel, although as far as I'm aware it's not been in use for a while, it's still a huge shock to see such an iconic building in flames.' The pub has reportedly stood on the St Andrew's site until it was reportedly damaged in a fire in 1290 and rebuilt in the 16th century. The hotel ceased trading in 2010 and has fallen into significant disrepair, with vandals stealing roof tiles to expose the interior to the elements causing structural damage. King Charles I is thought to have lodged there for three days in May 1645 on his way to the siege of Leicester in the English Civil War. Last year, Wychavon District Council threatened legal action on the owner of the Raven Hotel in Droitwich Spa forcing them to begin works. More Trending On Sunday, Hereford and Worcester Fire & Rescue Service confirmed that six fire engines, along with specialist vehicles, were at the scene. A spokesman said: 'We are currently in attendance in Droitwich at a fire incident involving a derelict hotel on St Andrew's Street. 'There are currently six fire appliances plus other specialist vehicles in attendance. We advise people to stay clear of the area while the incident is ongoing and recommend closing all windows and doors if you live nearby.' No injuries have been reported at this stage. The cause of the fire has not yet been established.
ITV News
04-08-2025
- ITV News
Gaza air drops: 'Any sense of order comes crashing down the moment it lands'
As the food crisis worsens in Gaza, ITV News has filmed desperate scenes surrounding the air drops of aid, showing just how scarce supplies are, as ITV News International Correspondent John Irvine reports. Something has to be seen to be done to stem the starvation in Gaza, and air drops look really good. Gazans cheer when they see one approaching. But then the race is the sound of gunshots, everyone knows it's first-come, first-served; a free-for-all. While the supplies are dispatched with military precision, any sense of order comes crashing down the moment the pallets land in the hellhole that is Gaza. The strongest get stuck in and try to toss items to women relatives who are standing on the periphery of the melee."We don't want airdrops, we are getting virtually nothing and it's not fair," one woman told a local journalist filming for ITV News in Gaza."I have an old disabled man at home - only the people with knives get food here.' As the items left to be retrieved become fewer, the competition becomes more intense - people fight for food like their lives depend on it. The air drops are highlighting the extent to which chaos now reigns in Gaza, leaving many walking away empty-handed. As we were filming, one woman dropped a bag of lentils, leaving her precious cargo scattered on the ground. She started sifting through the dirt to retrieve them. 'We are trying to get rid of the sand and stones so we can feed the children," she told ITV News. 'Is this enough? Are you joking? They want to kill us or they want us to kill each other.' As peace negotiations flounder, the whole sorry mess that is Gaza seems to be going from bad to worse. As Israeli hostages are made to starve in tunnels, above-ground Gazans are forced to scrabble in the dirt for a graphic and distressing illustration of how much they need and how little they are getting.
