Town criers to lead more than 300 regional VE Day celebrations

Town crier Jane Smith will lead more than 300 colleagues across the UK and the Commonwealth in a VE Day proclamation (Paul Wells/PA) - (PA Media)

Principal town crier Jane Smith will lead more than 300 colleagues across the UK and the Commonwealth in a VE Day proclamation.

Victory in Europe Day is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark the day the Allies formally accepted Germany’s surrender in 1945.