18/10/2025
Norwich, GB 13 C
Researching and reporting on the lives of some really interesting people (RIP)

MUTHONI WA KIRIMA, aged 92

Joining the Mau Mau in her native Kenya, to fight against colonial oppression, she rose to become Field Marshal, noted for her bravery and skill in battle.

SIR BEN HELFGOTT, aged 93

After just surviving the Holocaust he came to Britain as one of the Windemere Children and went on to represent GB at two Olympic Games as a weightlifter.