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The Happy Pod: Soldiers' letters from 1916 finally home

BBC Global News Podcast Saturday 01 November 2025, 13:50 UTC By BBC World Service 1 min read
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Messages in a bottle from two Australian World War One soldiers have been found on a beach and are now back with their relatives. Debra Brown's family were cleaning up on Wharton Beach when they found a thick glass bottle with the notes inside. Herbie Neville, the great nephew of one of the soldiers, says it's unbelievable to receive the letters.

Messages in a bottle from two Australian World War One soldiers have been found on a beach and are now back with their relatives. Debra Brown's family were cleaning up on Wharton Beach when they found a thick glass bottle with the notes inside. Herbie Neville, the great nephew of one of the soldiers, says it's unbelievable to receive the letters. Plus, the memorial unveiled in the UK for veterans who were expelled from the armed forces because of their sexuality. The oldest woman to finish the Iron Woman competition. The students here in Britain helping to restore an Ancient Egyptian mummy. Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection.

Presenter: Alex Ritson. Music composed by Iona Hampson.

Australian World War One (ORG) Debra Brown's (PERSON) Wharton Beach (LOCATION) Herbie Neville (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) Iron Woman (ORG) Britain (LOCATION) Ancient Egyptian (ORG) Alex Ritson (PERSON) Iona Hampson (PERSON)
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