National icon Captain Sir Tom Moore was laid to rest at his family plot in Yorkshire today and images have revealed an incredible final message marking his final resting place.
The message, inscribed into the headstone that sits at his grave, reads simply: "I told you I was old."
An army veteran, the Captain raised millions of pounds for NHS charities during the first wave of the pandemic last year as he walked laps to mark his hundredth birthday.
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He then became a national sensation as he walked 100 laps of his garden in the fundraising effort, with millions of people tuning in to watch his progress and donate towards the cause - raising £32 million in total.
Many called him a national hero for his fundraising efforts, which helped put tens of millions of pounds into NHS charities at a time when the service was in desperate need.
Now he has been laid to rest next to his grandparents at their family grave at Morton Cemetery in Keighley, Yorkshire.
Before he was laid in his final resting place, the Town Chaplain of Keighley presided over a short service for the Captain's family and the Lord Leiutenant of West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson.
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At the service, Moore's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore spoke of the pride he had in his hometown and shared how he would love to be back within the bounds of West Yorkshire.
She said: "It didn't matter where he was, this was still home to him"
"For him to be back here in the hands and the arms of the local community, I know that made him so happy, so we're really happy too."
A guard of honour also pulled up on two double-decker buses, carrying representatives from local rugby team Keighley Cougars, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway and the Bangladeshi Community Association.
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Reverend Pritchard, who led the service, spoke of his "intense privilege" at performing the service, calling him an "extraordinary man."
Captain Sir Tom Moore was made into an honorary colonel last month for his charity fundraising efforts, having already received a knighthood from the queen in the summer of 2020.
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Jacob Elordi says the sexiest thing about Yorkshire is ‘rocks and sheep’
As women around the world swoon over Jacob Elordi, he's too busy loving rocks and sheep.
In case you haven't been on social media over the past week and managed to avoid the influx of paparazzi images, the hotly anticipated 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation is out soon and with that comes heaps of red carpets, screenings and glamorous premieres.
Famously set against the brooding hills of Yorkshire, Wuthering Heights by our very own Emily Brontë follows the tumultuous love story of Heathcliff and Cathy.
Played in the upcoming film by Australian heartthrobs Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.
During the recent London premiere where Elordi was seen wearing a rather dashing green three piece, the stars were asked what they thought the 'sexiest' thing about Yorkshire is by HitsRadioUK.
A valid question to which Jacob replies "rocks and sheep". I mean, he's got a fair point.
Margot Robbie went into a little more detail, she said "Sunrise and sunset in Yorkshire is a pretty dramatic experience. The sky is literally like red and orange. I honestly couldn't believe it when I was out there. The landscape is stunning."
Why thank you Margot, we absolutely agree. She continues to shower us with compliments stating that the "People are lovely. Pubs are great. I love it"
It seems like Margot has got Yorkshire pretty bang on there, and if she ever needs any pub recommendations then we'll absolutely help her out.
Jacob on the other hand, we know rocks and sheep are sexy but...have you ever met us?
Hopefully he fell in love with our county enough to come back, as we wouldn't mind bumping into him on a hike up the Yorkshire moors.
Popular Leeds gaming bar announces immediate shock closure after going into liquidation
Clementine Hall
Point Blank in Leeds city centre have suddenly closed after going into liquidation.
The popular gaming bar hasn't been open all that long, and was marketed as the country's first simulated shooting range bar.
Despite being a popular attraction since opening last year, the bar has closed immediately, unable to honour any future bookings.
Point Blank confirmed late this Tuesday 3 February that it had sadly entered liquidation, describing the move as “completely unforeseen and beyond our control.”
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Up until just a few days ago, the Point Blank branch in Leeds had been promoting events including happy hours, shooting experiences, and even a Superbowl event scheduled for next Sunday 8 February.
A statement on their website reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Point Blank Shooting has entered liquidation.
"This situation was completely unforeseen and beyond our control. Due to our Manchester landlord entering administration, our lease was lost as part of that process. This had a serious knock-on effect across the wider business, leaving us with no other option.
"After seven incredible years of trading, this is a devastating moment for everyone involved at Point Blank.
"If you currently have a booking with us, we are working closely with the relevant parties to gain clarity and provide answers. We kindly ask for your patience while this process is ongoing.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years — hopefully this is a see you later, not a goodbye."
Georgina Pellant -
6th July 2021 
