From raucous street celebrations to those waiting to hear if loved ones had survived - the story of VE Day through the eyes of ordinary Britons

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 23:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

On the morning of Monday, May 7, 1945, a young clerk from Grays, Essex, left home with an unusual goodbye to her family: 'See you after the war!'

VE Day 80 years on: share your photos and memories

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 14:25 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

If you or your family have memories, pictures and letters from VE Day, we would like to hear from you

On 8 May 1945 the second world war in Europe came to an end. , Though it was a day for celebration…

Keir Starmer backs campaign for £1.5million memorial to 'Forces Sweetheart' Dame Vera Lynn by the White Cliffs of Dover ahead of VE Day

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 14:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

A campaign is underway for a likeness of the wartime singer to be created and placed near the White Cliffs of Dover, which inspired one of her biggest hits.

ROBERT HARDMAN: In time for VE Day's 80th anniversary, a red teardrop of poppies bursts from the Tower of London again

found 2025 › Apr › 30 (Wed) @ 14:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

More than a decade after bringing much of London to a standstill, one of Britain's best-loved artistic displays has returned to its spiritual home.

A former Army Captain implores: It's time for our brave service men and women to once again proudly wear their uniforms in public EVERY DAY

found 2025 › Apr › 27 (Sun) @ 02:05 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

On May 8 and in the days before, millions of Britons will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking perhaps the greatest moment in our nation's history.

Revealed: Katherine Jenkins, Myleene Klass and stars from Traitors and Strictly lead VE Day 80 anniversary celebration at the Royal Albert Hall

found 2025 › Apr › 26 (Sat) @ 02:50 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

The Mail can reveal the mezzo soprano will be among the household names taking to the famous London stage during the two-and-a-half-hour extravaganza saluting war heroes.

King and Queen to host VE Day tea party for war veterans

found 2025 › Apr › 25 (Fri) @ 02:45 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

National commemorations and events will begin on 5 May with a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces.

How the royals will lead the nation in marking VE Day's 80th anniversary with King Charles and Camilla to be joined by William and Kate

found 2025 › Apr › 25 (Fri) @ 00:50 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

From a Buckingham Palace balcony fly-past to hosting a tea party for veterans, the Royal Family will be front and centre of the country's commemorations for Victory in Europe.

Fury as Lib Dem-run council 'overlooks' 80th anniversary event for VE Day because it has no money - despite employing new chief executive on £205,000

found 2025 › Apr › 23 (Wed) @ 19:15 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Lib Dem run Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council confirmed there will be no official event held in the harbour town of Poole to mark the historic anniversary on May 8.

Fury as Lib Dem-run council axes 80th anniversary of VE Day event because its got no money - despite employing new chief executive on £205,000

found 2025 › Apr › 23 (Wed) @ 16:10 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

Lib dem run Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council confirmed there will be no official event held in the harbour town to mark the anniversary on May 8.