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The Latest Breaking News from VE Day

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.

Evening Standard

‘Fairly chilly’ bank holiday for VE Day events after record temperatures

The Met Office forecasts that temperatures will reach a maximum of 15C or 16C on the south coast of England.

Evening Standard

‘This is your victory’: Churchill’s VE Day radio address to be broadcast by Timothy Spall

Actor joins four days of national events including concerts, church services and a military procession in London

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Armed forces parade overnight through London in VE Day dress rehearsal

Bands, soldiers and mounted units gathered from about 2.30am on Saturday to march the route they will take.

Evening Standard

Former Wren, 99, remembers VE Day celebrations 80 years on

Mabel Kidney, of Portsmouth, recalls her elderly mother’s relief after living through two world wars.

The Independent UK

My VE Day was nothing like our image of it today. I hope we can honour what it really meant

Our street party tea was a muted celebration, full of uncertainty. Then, as now, we faced a long struggle towards a better world, says actor and writer Sheila Hancock

The Guardian - UK

VE Day: Ukrainian troops to join London procession to mark anniversary of victory

The act of solidarity reflects global support for Ukraine, Ministry of Defence says

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Ukrainian troops to join London procession to celebrate VE Day anniversary

The Ukrainian armed forces will join around 1,000 UK armed forces personnel, including soldiers on horseback and seven military bands.

Evening Standard

National two-minute silence announced to mark VE Day anniversary

UK Government buildings and departments will remember those who fought with a silence at 12 noon on Thursday May 8 2025.

Evening Standard

VE Day was a ‘jolly’ moment but work went on, 100-year-old former Wren says

Ruth Barnwell, from Putney, heard the Germans had surrendered during lunchtime at HMS Quebec, a combined operations centre in Inveraray.

The Independent UK

New coin to mark 80 years since VE Day is launched by Royal Mint

A 101-year-old WWII veteran took part in the coin striking

The Independent UK

Coins to mark 80 years since VE Day launched by Royal Mint

The 50p coin design, available to buy from Thursday, features a dove of peace and the inscription ‘In peace goodwill’.

The Independent UK

Pubs and bars cleared to extend opening hours on VE Day

Venues in England and Wales which usually close at 11pm will be able to keep serving on May 8

The Independent UK

Extended opening hours for pubs on VE Day approved by MPs

Venues in England and Wales which usually close at 11pm will be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday May 8.

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RAF veteran, 99, will remember friends ‘who didn’t make it’ on VE Day

Dennis Bishop visited RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Wednesday as it prepares for the VE Day flypast.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands expected at Orange Order march for VE day 80th anniversary

THOUSANDS of people are expected to join an Orange Order march to commemorate VE Day ...

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EastEnders spoilers: Albert Square celebrates VE Day as The Vic reopens!

Airs Thursday 8 May 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

Evening Standard

EastEnders’ Queen Vic pub to reopen to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

It comes after the pub exploded during the BBC soap’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

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The Independent UK

What is VE day and how will the King and Queen celebrate it?

VE day events will start on Bank Holiday Monday with a procession of 1,300 members of the Armed Forces

Evening Standard

VE Day plans revealed: Thousands to line streets of London for military procession to mark 80th anniversary

A procession of 1,300 armed forces personnel and a Red Arrows flypast are among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

The Independent UK

King and Queen to host palace tea party to celebrate VE Day anniversary

Charles and Camilla will also watch a military procession and flypast with veterans and attend a celebratory concert.

The Independent UK

Thousands expected to line streets of London as Government reveals VE Day plans

A flypast by the Red Arrows is among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Evening Standard

Riders from King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery rehearse complex VE Day routine

The artillery were seen practising a complex procedure known as a Musical Drive.

The Independent UK

Liberation Convoy to recreate wartime route from Norway to UK for VE Day events

Fishing boats and a merchant ship were used to smuggle special forces soldiers and secret agents from Shetland to Nazi-occupied Norway.

The Independent UK

Special stamps to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Images of Dame Vera Lynn from different aspects of her wartime career are included.

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