8 h. ago TODAY'S TV WITH SARA WALLIS: BBC The Repair Shop's emotional VE Day special

From emotional restorations to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day to a gritty documentary on an aircraft disaster, our TV columnist Sara Wallis picks the best telly to watch tonight

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15 h. ago VE Day celebrations light up Britain: Icons across the country are coloured with the Union Jack for 80th anniversary

A total of 83 monuments, buildings and attractions in the four nations and the Channel Islands have been lit up.

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22 h. 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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22 h. 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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24 h. ago King Charles sends 'timely message' to Prince Harry in balcony 'power move'

King Charles and other members of the Royal Family marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a spectacular flypast on Monday 5 May - and an expert believes it sent a subtle message to Prince Harry

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27 h. ago Veterans and families to attend VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations

A special concert will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

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28 h. ago Moscow airports close as Ukrainian drones target city for second night

Flights temporarily halted as mayor says at least 19 drones approached and apartment building reportedly hitUkraine war briefing: Moscow drone raids, new Kursk incursionUkrainian drones have targeted Moscow for the second night in a row, forcing temporary airport closures as the Russian capital prepares for a major military parade marking the end of the second world war that is expected to draw world leaders.The consecutive attacks came before the annual 9 May victory parade, which this year commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union and its allies’ victory over Nazi Germany. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago The One Show's Alex Jones fights back tears as guest reads out heart

The host of the hit BBC chat show found herself welling up during last night's episode (pictured), an hour-long special in honour of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.

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33 h. 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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33 h. ago Many in US and western Europe think ‘third world war likely within five to 10 years’

Exclusive: Poll before 80th anniversary of VE Day finds tensions with Russia seen as most probable causeEighty years after the second world war, polling shows many Americans and western Europeans believe an even more devastating third global conflict could break out within a decade, with tensions with Russia seen as the most probable cause.As Europe prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the YouGov polling also showed large majorities felt that events during and before the second world war were relevant today and must continue to be taught to younger generations. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Veterans and families to attend VEDay 80th anniversary commemorations

A special concert will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

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38 h. ago GCHQ release cache of spy chatter discussing VE Day before end of war announced

The documents released from GCHQ’s archives mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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40 h. ago RAF Flypast Over London Commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day

RAF Flypast Over London Commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day  The Aviationist

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41 h. ago Ahmadiyya Muslims in Scotland Mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day with gratitude and prayers for peace

Mosques nationwide to honour the memory of all who made sacrifices in World War Two

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42 h. ago Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary 

Second World War airplanes and Red Arrows soared over Buckingham Palace to mark 80 years since end of WWII

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42 h. ago VE Day latest: Buckingham Palace welcomes veterans after royal flypast as UK celebrates with tea parties

Four-day commemorations marking 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day got underway today

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43 h. ago EastEnders star lands presenting role on The One Show weeks after shock soap return

Tonight, BBC's The One Show aired an hour long special to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, as one EastEnders star joined Alex Jones and Roman Kemp to present a segment

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44 h. ago King Charles 'sends timely message to Harry' on royal balcony during VE Day celebrations

The royal family marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a extravagant flypast - and an expect believes there was a subtle message from King Charles to son Prince Harry

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44 h. ago Best pictures as VE Day events are held in Cardiff and London

The nation came together to celebrate the build up to the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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45 h. ago VE Day latest: Veteran ‘proud’ of Prince George after meeting at Buckingham Palace 80th anniversary reception

Four-day commemorations marking 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day got underway today

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