65 h. 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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67 h. 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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67 h. 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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3 d. ago Kate Middleton's touching VE Day gesture as she and William give up time with children

Kate Middleton and Prince William joined the Royal Family for a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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3 d. 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

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Good news! Pubs allowed to stay open longer today for VE Day

The country is set to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday May 8 - and you’ll be able to raise a glass to mark the occasion

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer 'Wales was at the heart of the war effort, but we know so few of the stories'

In this opinion piece to mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, Prime Minister Keir Starmer recognises the contribution and sacrifice of the people of Wales in WWII

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4 d. ago Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

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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4 d. ago Son of the “Mad Piper” says late dad would have been out to mark the 80th VE Day

“Mad Piper” Bill Millin, was the lone Scottish bagpiper who blasted out Scottish tunes as commandos fought to liberate the country from the Nazis.

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4 d. 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 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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