The Prince of Wales shared a touching tribute to Windrush pioneer and cricket trailblazer Alford Gardner, saying he "changed ...

One of the nation’s last surviving passengers of the Empire Windrush has died aged 98, The Independent has learned. Alford ...

The vote gave listeners the opportunity to pick their five favourite groups to mark the annual all-day musical celebration of ...

which was broadcast the same year for Windrush 75. In February, Mr Gardner received the Leeds Award in a ceremony at the Civic Hall as recognition for his contribution to the city.

Born in Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, in 1926, Alford volunteered at the age of just 17 to help Britain’s war effort – ...