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France honours local D-Day veteran
A veteran of the D-Day landings has been recognised for his service to the people of France by being awarded the country’s highest military honour.
Tom Bridgewater, from Kempsey, was presented with the Legion d’honneur for his role in helping to liberate France dur- ing the Second World War. T e
93-year-old
was a member of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps when he land- ed on sword beach on 6 June 1944. He later transferred to the West Yorkshire Regiment, with whom he saw further active service in Italy, specialising in bomb and booby trap detection and disposal.
He was presented with the honour by Mon- sieur Robert F. Mille, from the French Hon-
orary Consul in Bir- mingham, during a cer- emony at Worcester’s Guildhall last month.
In 2014 French Presi- dent Francois Hollande pledged to bestow all surviving British vet- erans with the Légion d’honneur, during his speech to commemo- rate the 70th anniversa- ry of D-Day.
Tom originally received the award in the post. However, his neigh- bour Shaun Leavy (also a retired serviceman) decided the honour deserved greater rec- ognition than that and got in touch with the council.
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Local school wins gold standard food award
T e Healthier Choices Food Award scheme, run by Worcestershire Regulatory Services, is open only to those businesses that have the highest possible fi ve-star food hygiene rating.
T e award recognises Worcestershire food businesses that cater for people by off ering
Malvern St James has achieved gold standard in the Healthier Choices Food Award scheme.
them a variety of healthy and
fl exible options,
with a special Gold Award for businesses that also use food that has been grown or produced nearby. T ey cater for all preferences, including cultural and dietary requirements, and can also provide internationally themed dishes.
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