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The Latest Breaking News from Second World War

Lost Alan Turing papers, rediscovered in loft, to go under the hammer

The archive includes the World War II codebreaker’s personal copy of his PhD

The Independent UK

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

King and Starmer join veterans at thanksgiving service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

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VE Day - live: Royals attend service for 80th anniversary where bishop warns ‘good is under threat again’

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

The Independent UK

White roses for veterans and candle lit by Churchill descendant at VE Day event

Second World War artefacts including a gas mask and an air raid warden’s helmet will be processed through Westminster Abbey for the 80th anniversary.

Evening Standard

Second World War papers found hidden in desk bought at auction

It is hoped that relatives of Ian Rodger can be traced so the papers can be passed on to them.

The Independent UK

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

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Keir Starmer serves tea and cakes at VE Day party in Downing Street

The Prime Minister, joined by his wife Lady Starmer, invited around 130 people including two Second World War veterans to the event.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: VE Day greeted with pride and pageantry 80 years on

Joining the royal family and military personnel were some who served during the Second World War.

Evening Standard

‘I think it’s rubbish’: VE Day pilot pleads with veterans’ minister to double defence spending

104-year-old Second World War pilot Colin Bell criticised the government's proposed defence spending target, telling veterans minister Alistair Carns, “I think it’s rubbish.”

The Independent UK

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

The night the late Queen did the hokey cokey secretly among VE Day crowds

Elizabeth and Margaret moved to Windsor Castle during the war, just as the Queen did during the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

Second World War sacrifices remembered ahead of VE Day 80th anniversary

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to May 8.

Evening Standard

From Royals to Red Arrows – What to look out for during VE Day celebrations

Sir Winston Churchill’s victory speech, a military procession, a flypast and street parties are part of the build-up to 8 May

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We owe ‘debt of gratitude’ to those who served in Second World War, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister was speaking ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Second World War evacuee recalls how family separation ‘changed people’s lives’

Doreen Simson was evacuated to Wales from her home in White City, west London, in 1941 at the age of four but was separated from her older brother.

The Conversation

My Cypriot grandfather was one of millions of foreign servicemen who fought for Britain. Now I’m telling their stories

The second world war veteran community is far more ethnically diverse than many people realise, with over 3 million foreign servicemen serving with the British armed forces during the conflict.

The Independent UK

Rare Alan Turing wartime papers saved for the nation after export bar

The documents relating to the Delilah project are valued at nearly £400,000.

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

Olivier Award-winning actor Julian Glover will feature in The Next Morning, written by James Graham.

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

Attendees, aged between 96 and 100, gathered for a tea party at The Ritz to share memories of the historic day.

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Second World War veteran known as ‘the Poppy Man’ made an MBE

George Kelly, 101, was honoured in recognition of more than 40 years of voluntary service to the Royal British Legion.

The Independent UK

Eurostar passengers stranded at St Pancras and Gare du Nord as unexploded WWII bomb halts trains

Eurostar passengers were stranded as trains were suspended between London St Pancras and Paris Gare du Nord after an unexploded Second World War bomb was discovered on the morning of Friday, 7 March.

Evening Standard

Eurostar suspends services after unexploded Second World War bomb discovered

All trains in the Paris to London direction are cancelled until at least 12.09pm.

Evening Standard

Duke tells of ‘grief we feel in our hearts’ on anniversary of Dresden bombing

The Duke of Kent, the late Queen’s cousin, represented the King in Germany and took part in a human chain around the old town in remembrance.

Evening Standard

Duke of Kent represents King in Germany on 80th anniversary of Dresden bombing

The late Queen’s cousin will take part in a human chain around the old town in memory of those who died in the Allies’ Second World War attack.

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