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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Independent Leeds bookshop raises money for trans healthcare by inviting customers to ‘deface’ Harry Potter books
A bookshop in Leeds is inviting its customers to vandalise Harry Potter books for charity.
Well, this is definitely one we haven't seen before.
The Bookish Type on Great George Street in Leeds is a fabulous independently-owned queer bookshop that prides itself on being a safe space for all.
They're raising money for trans healthcare by inviting customers to vandalise Harry Potter novels for just 25p per go.
A bargain if you ask us, and all for a good cause. And don't worry, all the books are second hand and have been donated.
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If you're not understanding the immediate connection between the two, then allow us to fill you in.
J.K. Rowling, the author of the famous Harry Potter novels, has over recent years expressed transphobic comments and anti-trans political beliefs on social media.
Yesterday, Wednesday 25 March, the trailer for the new HBO Max Harry Potter series was released which has encouraged many people to speak out against Rowling and claim she should no longer be supported.
So, The Bookish Type are showing support for the trans community and asking those who feel frustrated to have a doodle and whilst they're at it, donate to a good cause.
If you're not able to make it into the shop, The Bookish Type have said "You will soon be able to donate online and we will personally deface a page with your message/doodle/scribble."
We're absolutely obsessed.
Find out more about The Bookish Type and if you can, pop in for a browse and a doodle whilst you're at it.
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Leeds to be transformed into a giant board game as Trivial Pursuit takes over the city
Clementine Hall
Leeds is set to become a giant board game this summer as Trivial Pursiot arrives in the city centre to celebrate a landmark moment in its history.
To mark 400 years since Leeds was granted its royal charter, LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District) is transforming the city into a live interactive version of Hasbro’s iconic Trivial Pursuit board game, inviting residents and visitors to test their knowledge of all things Leeds.
It follows the huge success of the MONOPOLY Leeds Takeover back in summer 2024 and this year, LeedsBID is once again working with leading game, IP and toy company Hasbro to bring another of its iconic games to life.
This time, the focus is on the stories, achievements and surprising facts that have shaped Leeds over four centuries.
Running from 25 July to 30 August 2026, the free experience will see participants journey across the city centre answering questions and collecting wedges, just like the classic trivia game.
Key locations will represent the six traditional Trivial Pursuit categories: Entertainment, Geography, Sports & Leisure, Science and Nature, History, and Art & Literature.
Matt Proulx, Senior Vice President of Global Experiences, Partnerships and Music at Hasbro said: “After the incredible response to the MONOPOLY Leeds Takeover in 2024, we’re proud to collaborate with LeedsBID once again to reimagine another iconic brand in a bold new way.
"This is exactly how we think about Global Experiences at Hasbro - taking our brands beyond the table and creating experiences that are social, shareable and deeply connected to the communities they celebrate."
Andrew Cooper, Chief Executive of LeedsBID, said: “TRIVIAL PURSUIT Leeds is about celebrating everything about this great city, from those headline facts and figures people know to the lesser-known surprising details and discoveries.
“LeedsBID’s raison d’etre is to put Leeds on the map and tell the stories and successes of the city. Trivial Pursuit Leeds is doing just that, providing a free, fun and entertaining activity for all ages while sharing new and interesting achievements of this amazing place.”
Georgina Pellant -
6th July 2021 
