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Second World War veterans urged to register for VE Day and VJ Day events

The Royal British Legion has urged Second World War veterans to register for commemorations marking the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day this year. Victory in Europe (VE) Day happened on May 8 1945, while Victory over Japan (VJ) Day took ...

03 Jan 2025 at 00:01

Political leaders eye ‘buzz’ and ‘big opportunity’ in new year messages

Political leaders have eyed a “buzz” and a “big opportunity” for their parties in 2025, as Sir Keir Starmer pledged this year will be one for “rediscovering the great nation that we are”. The Prime Minister hailed 2024 as a “year of change” in ...

01 Jan 2025 at 00:01

Royal family sets sights on return to normality with more overseas tours in 2025

The royal family will be hoping for a fresh start in 2025 after the trials and tribulations of the past year. The Princess of Wales is expected to continue her gradual return to public duties with more appearances, with the Prince of Wales ...

26 Dec 2024 at 08:00

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Macron leads ceremony marking end of Second World War in Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron has led the traditional ceremony on Paris’s Champs-Elysees commemorating the day that marked the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945. Flanked by prime minister Elisabeth Borne, Mr Macron laid a ...

08 May 2023 at 10:48

Starmer marks Armistice Day at Paris ceremony with Macron

Sir Keir Starmer marked Armistice Day in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, while events took place across the UK to commemorate the end of the First World War. The Prime Minister became the first British premier to attend ...

11 Nov 2024 at 16:00

VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations might be ‘last chance to thank veterans’

People are being urged to host celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day in what might be “our last chance to thank surviving veterans”. May 8 marks the date in 1945 when the Allies accepted Germany’s ...

10 Feb 2025 at 09:55

Lisa Nandy urges next generation to ‘carry the torch’ before VE Day anniversary

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has urged the next generation to “carry the torch” of remembrance and strive for peace ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day. She announced the full programme of events to mark the anniversary ...

12 Mar 2025 at 19:38

D-Day veteran dies at the age of 98

The family of a D-Day veteran who died a week before his 99th birthday have said “he will be missed by so many”. Norman “Norrie” Bartlett, from Frogmore, Hampshire, died on Monday, at Frimley Park Hospital. The 98-year-old ...

19 Mar 2025 at 12:28

Veterans recall ‘euphoric’ VE Day celebrations ahead of 80th anniversary

A group of Second World War veterans have described dancing and singing in the streets during “euphoric” Victory in Europe Day celebrations nearly 80 years ago. The six veterans, all aged between 96 and 100, gathered for ...

30 Mar 2025 at 00:01

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Causeway Council marks 80 years since VE Day with a programme of commemorative events this May

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council invites members of the public to a programme of events in Coleraine on Thursday, May 8. The town centre will ...

12 Mar 2025 at 11:33

Award-winning actors to star in Second World War film released for VE Day

Award-winning actors will star in a Second World War film released to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The National Theatre’s short film will use connected stories to present intergenerational perspectives on ...

08 Apr 2025 at 00:01

VE Day parade to go ahead after councillor suggested it would be ‘elitist’

A military parade will be held to mark VE Day at a council where a senior member suggested such an event would be “elitist”, Sir Ed Davey has announced. Liberal Democrat-led Dacorum Borough Council in ...

09 Apr 2025 at 14:15

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