34 m. ago VE Day 80th anniversary: How the M.E.N reported the end of war in Europe

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War - deadliest conflict in human history

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2 h. ago King and Starmer join veterans at thanksgiving service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

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2 h. ago In Pictures: Scotland remembers its wartime heroes to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Scotland fell silent to remember its wartime heroes with a series of events taking place around the country.

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3 h. ago Trump ally and Mandelson laugh as Starmer references VE Day in US

Donald Trump’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick and Peter Mandelson laughed as Sir Keir Starmer celebrated a UK-US trade deal coinciding with Victory in Europe Day’s (VE Day) 80th anniversary on Thursday, 8 May.

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4 h. ago King Charles' 'sign of change' at VE Day service after Prince Harry onslaught

King Charles was joined by other members of the Royal Family at a special service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, just days after Prince Harry's outburst about his father 'refusing to talk'

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5 h. ago Kate Middleton just took style notes from Diana with elegant polka dot dress for VE Day celebrations

The Princess of Wales embodied elegance as she joined the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day 80th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving.

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5 h. ago In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe, with church bells ringing out to mark the end of the Second World War.

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6 h. ago Government announces £1.8 million investment in NHS care for veterans

The news comes as the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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6 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid praised by viewers for 'emotional' chat with WW2 veteran

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was left fighting back tears during an emotional interview with a World War II veteran to mark the 80th VE Day anniversary.

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6 h. ago Archbishop warns ‘good’ that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again’

Stephen Cottrell led a service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey on the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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6 h. ago Kate Middleton recycles polka dot dress with nod to Princess Diana as she joins royals at VE Day service

Members of the royal family including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey today

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6 h. ago BBC's Sophie Raworth suffers heartache as family member dies days before hosting VE day coverage

BBC presenter Sophie Raworth - who has been fronting coverage of the 80th anniversary celebrations for VE Day this week - lost her father Richard Raworth at the age of 83 recently

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6 h. ago VE Day 80th anniversary: William and Kate among royals at Westminster Abbey service as national two minute silence held

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace

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7 h. ago UK's King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

UK's King Charles lays wreath to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day  Reuters

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7 h. ago Kate pays subtle tribute to Princess Diana as she marks VE Day along William, Charles and Camilla at Westminster Abbey

The Princess of Wales looked radiant as she joined members of the Royal Family for a service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey. London, today.

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7 h. ago VE Day live: UK and Europe hold ceremonies to mark 80 years since end of second world war in Europe

Commemorations take place across the UK and Europe against backdrop of Ukraine conflictAnother from the Guardian archive:St Peter Port, Guernsey Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Kate Middleton recycles polka dot dress for VE Day service with nod to Princess Diana

A huge turnout of royals, including the King and Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales, are at Westminster Abbey for a national service of thanksgiving marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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7 h. ago Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis miss VE Day service for important reason

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the royals at Westminster Abbey today for a special service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day - but their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were not with them

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8 h. ago Clash over town’s VE Day 80th anniversary display as some councillors brand decorations ‘dismal’

Bolton's Armed Forces champion, himself a veteran, has criticised the borough's Conservative group who described the display, which includes an elaborate poppy installation, as 'embarassing'

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8 h. ago BBC presenter hid secret heartbreak as she fronted VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations

Despite the loss, the broadcaster continued to do her duty in presenting the BBC's VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations

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