Children have to know of war

SIR MICHAEL MORPURGO on an animation inspired by his classic children’s story

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To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, John Eskdale and other survivors share their harrowing memories of war and stories of hope

Karen Simpson, 42, is a personal tutor who lives in Inverness with her husband Jared, 42, daughter Amy, 12, and son James, 10. It’s so important that children have access to current events – it helps

To mark VJ Day 80, Fiona Bruce focuses on some touching family treasures

When I was aged 10, the farmers used to come round the schools to pick volunteers to work on the farms during the summer holidays, mainly to help bring in the harvest. The country was still building u