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Former west London RAF site to be turned into hundreds of flats

Long-awaited final phase of Uxbridge regneration project given unanimous approval by Hillingdon Council

Evening Standard

Dunkirk edges Saving Private Ryan as the UK’s favourite Second World War film

The Great Escape finished third in a new poll.

Evening Standard

Celebrating VE Day: Rare photographs of wartime filmmaking revealed by Historic England

From the role of Pinewood Studios in military filmmaking to the pioneering women of the WAAF, discover hidden pieces and perspectives of history

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Veterans including couple married for 74 years guests of honour at VE Day party

Veterans and their families marked 80 years since VE Day at a tea party hosted by the Royal British Legion in Staffordshire on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Kate Middleton’s remark to Prince George, Charlotte and Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony as they waited for iconic moment

Each year there are only a handful of occasions where we get to see Prince George, Charlotte and Louis out with the older royals.

Woman & Home

By VE Day in 1945, Stalin had got what he wanted in Poland – now Putin may get what he wants in Ukraine

As Britain celebrated Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8 1945, the Polish airmen of RAF 305 Bomber Squadron captured a starkly different sentiment in their diary. “‘Victory!’ every Anglo-Saxon says in greeting instead of the traditional ‘Hello!’. The word ‘Victory!’ is devoid of meaning, power and any sense…

The Conversation

National Lottery millionaires help build VE80 pathway for veterans’ charity

Winners worth £115 million have helped create the garden for Veterans’ Growth in Battle, East Sussex.

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UK sent Israel thousands of military items despite export ban, study finds

Trade data analysis shows British firms have exported items including munitions since suspension of key licences

The Guardian - UK

British paratrooper came across Nazi death camp on VE Day

Peter Belcher, aged 101, spoke of ‘relief’ that the war was over.

The Independent UK

Collection of rare photos of wartime film-making released for VE Day

The images, released by Historic England, also highlight the pioneering role of women in wartime photography.

The Independent UK

Holocaust survivor thanks those who took ‘high risks’ to help Jews during war

Jacques Weisser’s parents were taken to Auschwitz.

Evening Standard

Prince Louis lives up to billing as funniest royal

The youngster was once again not phased by being on the national stage at a major event.

Evening Standard

Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary

Second World War airplanes and Red Arrows soared over Buckingham Palace to mark 80 years since end of WWII

Evening Standard

Royals lead VE Day tea parties as flypast marks 80 years since end of war

After family balcony appearance, Prince George, 11, joins senior royals at event with veterans

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VE Day: King follows in grandfather’s footsteps by not wearing medals

80 years after George VI marked VE Day without wearing medals, Charles has done the same

Evening Standard

King follows in grandfather’s footsteps by not wearing medals at VE Day parade

Charles led the country in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Evening Standard

Royal family leads VE Day commemorations from Buckingham Palace balcony

The King’s naval No.1 dress uniform reflected the outfit worn by his grandfather George VI on May 8 1945.

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The planes involved in the flypast for VE Day 80

Leading the flypast was the Lancaster and crowds cheered when the Red Arrows concluded the display.

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Evening Standard

Senior royals join thousands in London as VE Day commemorations begin

The King and Queen were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children in the royal box.

Evening Standard

VE Day veteran recalls bumping into his father during Normandy invasion

Mr Kennett, from Lichfield, was 18 years old when he joined the RAF in 1942.

Evening Standard

Second World War veterans to join the King for VE Day tea party

They will have prime spots to watch the military parade and flypast in central London as part the nation’s VE Day 80th anniversary events.

Evening Standard

Royal family hoping ‘nothing will distract’ from VE Day after Harry interview

The 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory in Europe Day are being staged just days after the duke hit the headlines by speaking to the BBC.

Evening Standard

King ‘looking forward’ to VE Day events to thank wartime generation for service

Charles and Camilla will lead the nation at events to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Evening Standard

Spitfire crashes into Kent field just hours before VE Day celebrations

The aircraft was spotted circling over West Hythe at around 7pm on Saturday evening before making an emergency crash landing

The Independent UK

UK launches new RAF drone fleet to jam enemy radars at long range

The StormShroud air systems will fly alongside RAF crews on frontline missions

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