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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 surrender in the ...

10 Feb 2025 at 09:55

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 the end of the war. Olivier ...

08 Apr 2025 at 00:01

Mary Berry says first Victoria sponge she had was made by her mother on VE Day

Former The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry has said the first Victoria sponge cake she remembers was made by her mother on Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The cook, best known for her recipes and baking tips, described in a video ...

08 May 2025 at 23:23

Nation falls silent on anniversary of VE Day to honour those who ‘gave so much’

Scotland fell silent to remember its wartime heroes, with a series of events taking place around the country to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. At the Scottish Parliament and at public spaces including train stations, a national ...

08 May 2025 at 13:44

‘Very important’ for young to thank veterans – Churchill’s great-great-grandson

Sir Winston Churchill’s great-great-grandson has said it is “very important” for his generation to thank Second World War veterans and to “never forget” those who fought for freedom in Europe. Alexander Churchill, 10, will take part ...

08 May 2025 at 07:20

Ukrainian troops to join London procession to celebrate VE Day anniversary

The armed forces of Ukraine will take part in the UK’s military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Ukrainian personnel will join around 1,000 UK service personnel from the Royal ...

03 May 2025 at 09:29

Nation to pay tribute to wartime heroes on 80th anniversary of VE Day

Scotland is set to pay tribute to its wartime heroes with events taking place around the country to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. A service of thanksgiving will take place at Glasgow Cathedral at 1pm, with guests ...

08 May 2025 at 02:45

Veterans mark VE Day with swimathon covering 80 lengths weekly over two months

A blind veteran and her friend have swum 80 lengths each every week since February to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Sheila Botley, 50, who was formerly a sergeant for the Royal Logistic Corps in the Army for 24 ...

08 May 2025 at 08:00

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Actress Sheila Hancock says we should thank veterans by making ‘a better world’

Actress Dame Sheila Hancock has said we must thank veterans by “making sure that we make a better world” ahead of the Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80 concert. The 92-year-old English actress who starred in EastEnders ...

05 May 2025 at 21:16

Veteran who lied about age to join up tells of ‘relief’ at learning war was over

A 99-year-old veteran who fought in the Normandy campaign after lying about his age has spoken of his “relief” at learning the war in Europe had come to an end. Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 ...

08 May 2025 at 13:28

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