54 m. ago The Darkness' bizarre performance in VE Day concert leaves fans baffled as they question BBC's 'odd' choice to sign the rock band (and even Queen Camilla covers her ears!)

The BBC's VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration saw an unlikely addition to its lineup on Thursday, as iconic rock band The Darkness took to the stage.

Politics

64 m. ago Meghan Markle’s lawyer responds to lawsuit threat from woman claiming duchess’ bath salts recipe caused burns

The Duchess of Sussex’s bath salts recipe is a mixture of salts, essential oils, and arnica oil

Events

68 m. ago BBC VE Day 80 viewers left distracted by unlikely performers during live concert

A number of BBC viewers were left distracted during the star-studded VE Day 80 concert as they spotted familiar faces performing on stage during one musical number

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73 m. ago Ellen DeGeneres shares rare glimpse of $18 million British farmhouse in hilarious lawn mowing video

The former talk show host moved to the UK in November

Society

77 m. ago Dominic Solanke silences Bodø and books Tottenham’s ticket to Bilbao

Who are you and what have you done with Ange Postecoglou? There was a messy goal from a set piece, a plan with pragmatism at its core and a team able to find beauty in the kind of robust performance that has so often seemed alien to Postecoglou’s entire footballing vision.All the cool came from Tottenham Hotspur in the Arctic Circle. Their touch was sure on the infamous ­plastic pitch at the Aspmyra Stadion and they did not mind turning this Europa League semi-final against Bodø/Glimt into a grind. Serious rather than spectacular, they were never under threat of failing to seal their place in the final against Manchester United. Continue reading...

Politics

81 m. ago King gives rare insight into at Queen Elizabeth’s VE Day celebrations as he echoes grandfather’s 1945 speech

King Charles III remembered Queen Elizabeth II's lively VE Day celebrations — including joining a conga line — in 1945 as he delivered a speech exactly 80 years after his grandfather's historic address.

Politics

81 m. ago BBC viewers left confused just minutes into VE Day 80 concert

A special concert took place at Horse Guards Parade on Thursday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Politics

82 m. ago Dad's Army reboot for very special reason as fans divided despite 'amazing' cast

As the VE Day celebrations continued on the 80th anniversary, fans watching on BBC were treated to a star-studded reboot of classic wartime sitcom, Dad's Army

Politics

1 hour ago UK plane crash leaves man dead as witnesses describe seeing horror 'nose dive'

Emergency services, including police, fire crews and an air ambulance, rushed to the site in East Lothian, Scotland where one man was pronounced dead and another critically injured

Events

2 h. ago Amy Dowden makes special Strictly return for BBC VE Day performance

Amy Dowden reunited with her fellow Strictly Come Dancing professionals for a special performance during the BBC’s VE Day 80 celebrations on Thursday, 8 May at London's Horse Guards Parade.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Fang Fiction’ TV Series in the Works at Madison Wells From Kate Stayman

‘Fang Fiction’ TV Series in the Works at Madison Wells From Kate Stayman-London, Diablo Cody (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

Culture

2 h. ago Leeds fan, 23, in coma after falling from tree during promotion celebrations

Leeds United's promotion parade celebrations have been marred after one supporter fell from a tree and is now in a coma having suffered life-threatening injuries on Monday

Sport

2 h. ago BBC viewers spot emotional King Charles moment minutes into VE Day 80 concert

VE Day 80 kicked off in style to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and BBC viewers were left overcome with emotion as King Charles took his seat next to a war veteran

Politics

2 h. ago VE Day 80 concert viewers divided by unlikely performer as Zoe Ball leads tributes to veterans

The BBC VE Day 80 concert aired this evening, which marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a special live concert that aired on BBC One

Politics

2 h. ago BBC The One Show viewers 'in bits' as hosts honour 'special' WWII veteran

The One Show viewers were left in tears as Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne introduced a special VE Day segment on Thursday

Events

2 h. ago BBC The Repair Shop veteran breaks down in tears during VE special over late wife

The Repair Shop viewers were left heartbroken as 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran John Holloway broke down in tears over a clock he'd salvaged from a plane he serviced during WWII.

Politics

3 h. ago Meghan threatened with £8 million lawsuit after Netflix bath salt recipe 'left fan with catastrophic burns'

Robin Patrick claimed the mixture from Netflix series left her with agonising ulcers, blistering skin and her ‘body burning from within’

Economics

3 h. ago BBC The One Show airs 'beautiful' VE Day segment that leaves fans 'in tears'

The One Show viewers were left in tears after a special WWII veteran was honoured on Friday

Politics

3 h. ago Scott McTominay makes Scottish history with Napoli award and joins Cristiano Ronaldo as Serie A chief lauds star

Midfielder has been in devastating form for his club

Events

3 h. ago Garmin smart watch with over a week of battery life gets £81 price cut at Amazon

Normally £259.99, this Garmin Vivoactive 5 is down to £179.

Economics