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How to watch the VE Day 80 concert and follow VE Day 80th anniversary coverage across the BBC
A spectacular live concert will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day from 8pm to 10pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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'We were all born on VE Day!' The incredible family with three generations of May 8 birthdays
The biggest VE Day celebration in Britain may well happen in Sunderland - at the home of these three remarkable women.
VE Day flypast route: When and where to watch
The Red Arrows, military and Second World War-era aircraft will fly over the capital on Bank Holiday Monday - the first of a ...
More than 1,000 racing pigeons prepare for VE Day
More than 1,000 pigeons from across the West of England are being prepared to play their part in the VE Day celebrations. The ...
The full list of VE Day street parties and events taking place across Greater Manchester
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The day London went ‘barmy.’ An East End boy remembers the end of World War II in Europe
As Europe marks Victory Day over Nazi Germany, Londoner John Goldsmith still remembers the rationing, the blackouts and the ...
Veterans unveil coin to mark 80 years since VE Day
New commemorative VE Day coins are set to be released to mark 80 years since the end of the World War Two. The 50p design ...
Northumberland events taking place to mark VE Day 80th anniversary
VE Day Quayside Festival commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day and will feature a variety of live musical performances, ...
The VE Day street parties and events taking place in Trafford to mark 80th anniversary
Patriotic residents in the Sale area of Trafford are set to put out bunting and picnic tables to celebrate the 80th ...
When are the VE Day celebrations as Charles and Camilla plan tea party for veterans?
VE Day this year will be marked by the King and Queen hosting a tea party for veterans of the Second World War and there will be a Red Arrows flypast.Charles and Camilla will host the gathering on ...
Veterans hope VE Day event in Newcastle will see good turn-out for 80-year anniversary
May 8 marks the 80-year anniversary of VE Day and two local veterans have been planning a special Newcastle event since ...