7 d. ago Kate stuns in hat she wore to Meghan Markle and Harry's wedding

The Princess of Wales combined classic elegance and high fashion yesterday when she stepped out in a butter yellow ensemble - but while her outfit was on trend, it also harked back to the past.

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8 d. ago Cambodia's 'Day of Remembrance' marks the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge genocide

About 2,000 people attended Cambodia’s annual Day of Remembrance Tuesday to mark half a century since Cambodia’s communist Khmer Rouge launched a four-year reign of terror that caused the deaths of about 1.7 million people

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1 week ago Celtic fans in heated clash with Orange Walk as tensions mount in Glasgow

Celtic fans heading to Parkhead for their side's trophy celebrations collided with the Orange Order's VE Day 80th anniversary parade.

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1 week ago Celtic urges fans not to attend title party gatherings in Glasgow as fears of disorder grow

Fans are expected to gather in the Trongate/Merchant City area, however celebrations will clash with the Orange Order’s VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations in the city.

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2 w. ago Caring teams in North Lanarkshire take VE Day anniversary celebrations to those in community unable to get out

The partnership was aware not everyone could join public commemorations

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2 w. ago Heartwarming celebrations at South Lanarkshire care homes to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

Residents from McKillop Gardens attended a commemorative event at East Kilbride British Legion on May 8, where they were entertained by the East Kilbride Pipe Band and a vocalist performing timeless favourites by Dame Vera Lynn.

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2 w. ago Armed forces charity and Bathgate Community Council mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Both organisations would like to thank Kirsteen Sullivan MP, local Historian Meg Stenhouse, Bathgate Army Cadets and 1271 (Bathgate) Squadron and the public for coming along to Bathgate’s VE 80th celebration and commemoration on Thursday, May 8.

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2 w. ago Lanark man discovers World War II documents hidden in antique desk

The photos, maps and letters belonging to Captain Ian Rodger were unearthed as the 80th anniversary of VE Day was commemorated.

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2 w. ago In concert – The London Chorus and New London Orchestra / Adrian Brown: VE Day 80th Anniversary Concert @ Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square

In concert – The London Chorus and New London Orchestra / Adrian Brown: VE Day 80th Anniversary Concert @ Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square  Arcana.fm

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2 w. ago Why Camilla's fresh white VE Day outfit is a masterclass in summer styling

Queen Camilla captivated attention as she joined the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey for the Thanksgiving Service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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2 w. ago Royal family hijacked VE Day anniversary, says republican protest organiser

Several hundred people gathered in Trafalgar Square on Saturday for the demonstration, organised by anti-monarchy group Republic.

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2 w. ago Rylan left stunned after Emma Willis makes hilarious awkward blunder live on This Morning

The TV presenter, 36, was on the iconic sofa on Monday for an instalment of the programme to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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2 w. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan shares rare emotional insight with fans in touching VE Day post

Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser in the Starz series Outlander, took to social media with a heartfelt message marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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2 w. ago Fire crews called to 'church roof in flames' find something totally different

The fire 'call out' came shortly after 600 Boltonians attended church service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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2 w. ago What's on in Dumfries and Galloway this weekend as area to bask in sunshine

Celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day take centre stage but there are also festivals and garden openings.

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2 w. ago Kate Middleton shows true colours with subtle gesture at crucial moment at VE Day concert

The Princess of Wales dazzled as she attended a special concert to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with Prince William, the King and Queen, and one expert spotted the princess make a telling gesture at one of the event's most crucial moments

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2 w. ago BBC VE Day 80 concert viewers distracted by 'random' performance as stars lead tributes

The BBC marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special live concert, which begun with a special address from host Zoe Ball.

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2 w. ago VE Day's 80th anniversary marked at South Lanarkshire Council HQ

Provost Margaret Cooper led a short event where a commemorative flag was raised.

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2 w. ago Chinese troops march with Russian forces as Xi joins Putin for Victory Day parade

Moscow stages largest Victory Day parade since start of Ukraine war with Putin using celebrations to justify invasionRussian troops fighting in Ukraine marched together with Chinese forces on Moscow’s Red Square to mark the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat, in a Victory Day celebration marked by greater spectacle than in recent years.After several scaled-back Victory Days – with reduced military displays and few foreign guests – Vladimir Putin on Friday addressed the largest parade since his 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “The Soviet Union took upon itself the most ferocious, merciless blows of the enemy,” the Russian president said of the victory over Nazi Germany, before turning to his invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zoe Ball wows in glitzy red midi dress as she makes a rare appearance at VE day celebrations following her return to BBC Radio 2 after taking a step back to focus on time with family

Zoe Ball looked sensational as she made a rare appearance at the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday. 

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