2 h. ago VE Day LIVE as it happened in 1945 when Brits celebrated end of WW2 in Europe

As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, follow our unique live blog to relive the key events and images from the day as it happened hour-by-hour

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5 h. ago Stirlingshire volunteers delve into the archives to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day with special WWII exhibition

History enthusiasts in Strathblane have put together the story of the village's contribution to World War Two.

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5 h. ago Special events in North Ayrshire to mark 80 year VE Day anniversary

Local residents will commemorate the end of World War Two.

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15 h. ago TODAY'S TV WITH SARA WALLIS: BBC The Repair Shop's emotional VE Day special

From emotional restorations to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day to a gritty documentary on an aircraft disaster, our TV columnist Sara Wallis picks the best telly to watch tonight

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20 h. ago Landmarks across Britain lit in red, white and blue to commemorate VE Day anniversary

The nation has united to mark 80 years since Britain declared victory over Nazi Germany

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21 h. ago Buildings across Britain bask in red, white and blue light to commemorate VE Day anniversary

The nation has united to mark 80 years since Britain declared victory over Nazi Germany

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21 h. ago VE Day celebrations light up Britain: Icons across the country are coloured with the Union Jack for 80th anniversary

A total of 83 monuments, buildings and attractions in the four nations and the Channel Islands have been lit up.

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28 h. ago Prince George's sweet nickname for dad Prince William as he joins him at major event

Prince George and Prince William were among the senior royals who appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day earlier this month

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29 h. ago VE Day 80: Remembering Linlithgow's Munitionettes – The unsung heroes of victory

As we mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, our thoughts naturally turn to the immense sacrifices made across the nation and the world to secure peace. We remember the soldiers on the front lines, the leaders who navigated treacherous times, and the collective relief that swept across the continent. But VE Day is also a moment to reflect on the often-unsung heroes whose contributions, far from the battlefields, were just as vital to that hard-won victory. In my constituency, we have a powerful story of such heroism – the story of the Linlithgow Munitionettes.

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30 h. ago Royal news live: King and Queen unveil official coronation portraits two years on from ceremony

Anniversary of coronation comes as royals attend VE Day celebrations

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31 h. ago King Charles sends 'timely message' to Prince Harry in balcony 'power move'

King Charles and other members of the Royal Family marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a spectacular flypast on Monday 5 May - and an expert believes it sent a subtle message to Prince Harry

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31 h. ago New system will help support armed forces veterans across West Lothian

It coincides with the 80 year anniversary of VE Day this week

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34 h. ago VE Day: What is happening in Scotland for VE Day anniversary? Historic landmarks lit up, concerts

There are a series of VE Day anniversary events taking place from Monday to Saturday

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34 h. ago Veterans and families to attend VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations

A special concert will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

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34 h. ago The One Show's Alex Jones fights back tears as guest reads out heart

The host of the hit BBC chat show found herself welling up during last night's episode (pictured), an hour-long special in honour of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.

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36 h. ago Prince Louis mocks Prince George for fixing his hair at VE Day celebrations

Prince Louis was caught on camera impersonating his older brother, Prince George, during the VE Day anniversary commemorations on Monday, 5 May.

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39 h. ago King Charles' 'power move' on Buckingham Palace balcony is a defiant message to Prince Harry

King Charles and other members of the Royal Family waved to thousands of people from the Buckingham Palace balcony as a Red Arrows flypast continued to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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40 h. ago Many in US and western Europe think ‘third world war likely within five to 10 years’

Exclusive: Poll before 80th anniversary of VE Day finds tensions with Russia seen as most probable causeEighty years after the second world war, polling shows many Americans and western Europeans believe an even more devastating third global conflict could break out within a decade, with tensions with Russia seen as the most probable cause.As Europe prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the YouGov polling also showed large majorities felt that events during and before the second world war were relevant today and must continue to be taught to younger generations. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago GCHQ release cache of spy chatter discussing VE Day before end of war announced

The documents released from GCHQ’s archives mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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47 h. ago RAF Flypast Over London Commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day

RAF Flypast Over London Commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day  The Aviationist

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