77 m. ago VE Day live updates with everything you need to know about street parties, RAF flypast and royal balcony appearance

In the four days building up to VE day, communities and organisations up and down the country are taking advantage of the Bank Holiday to pay tribute to the historic 80th anniversary

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1 hour ago VE Day Bank Holiday will spark sunshine for Brits' street parties and 25C blast

Bright and dry conditions are due for bashes across the country today as well as the flypast and military parade in London to mark 80 years since the end of the war in Europe

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2 h. ago VE Day 2025 celebrations LIVE as street parties, military procession and flypast held to mark 80th anniversary

Events will held across the nation over the next four days making 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day

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3 h. ago VE Day 80 celebrations begin! Britain to kick off four days of commemorations with iconic Red Arrows flypast and street parties galore

Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of central London today, watching a ceremony that includes a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces.

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5 h. ago VE Day events list in full: Search your postcode to find out what is happening near you

Brits can find out here what street parties and events are taking place in your neighbourhood as we celebrate 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe

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11 h. ago Nato allies to join military procession in London as VE Day events begin

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

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23 h. ago Full list of May Day bank holiday opening hours for major supermarkets: Tesco, ASDA, Aldi and more

Those wanting to stock up on nibbles and drink will need to be aware that most supermarkets will be reducing their hours with it being the bank holiday.

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23 h. ago From Royals to Red Arrows – What to look out for during VE Day celebrations

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to 8 May

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35 h. ago Second World War sacrifices remembered ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

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69 h. ago Transport bosses issue warning as two major events take place in Manchester city centre tonight

People have been urged to plan travel ahead of time

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2 d. ago The full list of VE Day street parties and events taking place across Greater Manchester

Events, street parties and celebrations will start this weekend and run throughout the next ten days

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3 d. ago Dunfermline revealed as surprising UK hotspot for Jedis ahead of Star Wars Day

This Sunday is Star Wars Day (May the 4th) and Disney experts have reported a 300% spike in UK searches for Jediism in the run-up to the fan-favourite day.  With a rise in interest for the belief system, Disney experts at AttractionTickets.com have delved into the data to reveal which UK cities have the most Jedis ahead of Star Wars Day, and Dunfermline, Scotland made the top 10 list.

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3 d. ago The VE Day street parties and events taking place in Trafford to mark 80th anniversary

Residents set to celebrate as roads are closed

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5 d. ago 'We must avoid sleepwalking into situation where cash is no longer accepted' MPs warn

Campaigners have long argued that cash still has a place on the high street, particularly for the elderly, vulnerable and those fleeing domestic abuse.

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6 d. ago 50 faces of the Manchester Marathon 2025 as thousands take part in huge event

The Manchester Marathon 2025 was a big moment for the city and for those undertaking the huge 26.2m route

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7 d. ago Jeremy Renner reveals 'tiny but monumental' mistake that caused horrific snowplow accident

The A-list actor shared new insight into the 2023 New Years Day tragedy, in which he was dragged under the snowplow outside his Lake Tahoe home while valiantly trying to save his nephew.

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9 d. ago Mirror's Daily Digest: Our top stories from Putin's Brit hate

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9 d. ago When are the VE Day celebrations as Charles and Camilla plan tea party for veterans?

Festivities begin on the Monday May 5 bank holiday and street parties and parades are planned in London and across the UK

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1 week ago The Greater Manchester area partying like it's 1945 with 20 VE Day street parties

It's an important milestone

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1 week ago When are VE and VJ Days 2025? What they mean and how they will be officially celebrated

Festivities are set to kick off on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5, with street parties and parades planned across London and beyond

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