2 h. ago King calls for renewed ‘commitment to peace’ in VE Day message

Charles says sacrifice of second world war heroes must not be in vainKing Charles called for a renewal of “global commitments to restoring a just peace where there is war, to diplomacy and to the prevention of conflict”, as the UK marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe day.Westminster Abbey was the focal point for national commemorations with a service of thanksgiving weaving poignant reminders of wartime deprivation and loss with the hopes for the future that historic day had promised. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago EastEnders fans in tears as soap airs 'beautiful' VE Day episode

EastEnders fans were left in tears following tonight's trip to Albert Square as the soap aired a special episode to commemorate veterans on VE Day

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5 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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5 h. ago The emotional stories of Greater Manchester's army veterans on VE Day

A number of army veterans gathered to mark VE Day across the city-region on May 8 - and some shared their stories

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6 h. ago Stirlingshire WWII veteran marks VE Day in week of his 105th birthday

“I enjoyed being in the RAF and I am proud that I served my country and the war efforts in my own small way."

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7 h. ago Veterans including couple married for 74 years guests of honour at VE Day party

Veterans and their families marked 80 years since VE Day at a tea party hosted by the Royal British Legion in Staffordshire on Thursday.

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7 h. ago William and Kate praised for their personal VE Day note with 'no titles or pomp' after Meghan's HRH backlash

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been applauded by fans for the humble handwritten note they penned to honour war veterans at a VE Day service at Westminster Abbey today.

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9 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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10 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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10 h. ago Royals join veterans at VE Day service as national two minute silence held

Royals join veterans at VE Day service as national two minute silence held  standard.co.uk

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12 h. ago Elon Musk's Tesla destroyed by Brit WW2 veteran in a Sherman tank to mark VE day

As Elon Musk's fortunes continue to suffer following reports Tesla were looking to oust him – which were rebuffed by company higher-ups – a Brit WW2 has literally crushed one of his cars

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13 h. ago VE Day latest: King to attend service as UK marks 80 year anniversary of allied victory in Europe

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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13 h. ago 'It was all men. It got a bit boisterous': Britain's oldest female WWII veteran, 107, reveals how war ravaged nation celebrated VE Day

Joan Harrison, 107, is deaf and nearly blind, yet she clearly recalls the moment that the war came to an end, as she sat at the wheel of her ambulance.

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14 h. ago VE Day latest: UK marks 80 year anniversary of allied victory in Europe with country

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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15 h. ago Veterans mark VE Day with swimathon covering 80 lengths weekly over two months

Veterans Lance Williams and Sheila Botley took on the challenge to raise money for the Swansea Veterans Hub.

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17 h. ago 'As a whole, it was thank God it's over': War veteran aged 101 recalls VE Day 1945

'I think there was a feeling of relief, no doubt about it, because you were thinking that the killing, the dying, is stopping'

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23 h. ago NHS staff to be given special training in PTSD and combat wounds to treat Britain's war veterans as nation marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

The £1.8 million programme, designed to target the unique needs of former service personnel, was announced as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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23 h. ago Keir Starmer to pay tribute to WW2 veterans in VE Day speech

In a speech as the nation marks the 80 year anniversary of VE Day, Keir Starmer will say: 'It was a victory for good against the assembled forces of hatred, tyranny and evil'

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23 h. ago White roses for veterans and candle lit by Churchill descendant at VE Day event

Second World War artefacts including a gas mask and an air raid warden’s helmet will be processed through Westminster Abbey for the 80th anniversary.

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25 h. ago The Repair Shop fans in tears as veteran shares 'devastating' story behind broken clock

The Repair Shop's Steve Fletcher and his son Fred were on hand to help a 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran to fix a very special clock during the VE Day special episode

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