55 m. ago VE Day live: ceremonies to take place across UK and Europe to mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe

Commemorations to take place across the UK and Europe against backdrop of Ukraine conflictAnother from the Guardian archive:St Peter Port, Guernsey Continue reading...

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2 h. ago LGBT ban victims take part in official VE Day celebrations for the first time

They'll take part in a service at Westminster Abbey, and in a concert in the evening on nearby Horse Guards Parade

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3 h. ago VE Day 80th anniversary: William and Kate among royals to join PM and veterans at Westminster Abbey service

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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7 h. 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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8 h. 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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8 h. ago ‘Very important’ for young to thank veterans – Churchill’s great

Alexander Churchill, 10, will take part in a thanksgiving service marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday.

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20 h. 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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43 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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43 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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54 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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54 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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59 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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62 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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63 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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65 h. ago VE Day celebrations in London mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe

VE Day celebrations in London mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe  Yahoo

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66 h. ago VE Day 2025 commemorations LIVE: Buckingham Palace and Downing Street host tea parties after royals watch flypast

Britain has today begun its commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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67 h. ago Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Thousands gather in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day  Euronews.com

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67 h. ago VE Day 2025 flypast and parade LIVE: King Charles joined by senior royals on Palace balcony to watch Red Arrows

Britain has today begun its commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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68 h. ago Watch VE Day in full: Red Arrows fly over London to mark 80th anniversary

Watch as thousands gathered in central London on Monday, 5 May, to witness the Red Arrows soar above the capital, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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68 h. ago Red Arrows light up sky for VE Day flypast as Royal Family watch from Buckingham Palace balcony

Stunning images show the Red Arrows in action as the royals watch the spectacular display to mark VE Day's 80th anniversary

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