It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Eighty years ago, a young Jean Reeve had more than just VE Day celebrations on her mind. While crowds thronged the streets in national ...

They included afternoon teas and ‘street parties’ with homes and gardens decked out with Union flags, bunting, and 1940s memorabilia. Residents from Kingfishers also attended a VE Day-themed ...

HUNDREDS gathered in Banbury for a festive celebration of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The event featured a flag-raising ceremony, a lively street party, and live music. VE Day serves as a reminder ...

He was joined by the town’s mayor, councillor Tony Spring, and councillor Dan Milner—both veterans—who raised the VE Day 80 flags in tribute. In the proclamation, James said: “Eighty years ...

There are acts of remembrance that shouldn’t be controversial but for various reasons — some understandable, others manufactured — continue to make headlines. Events took place over the last ...

Celebrations have been happening all week across Merseyside bringing communities together, as people commemorate VE Day. It has been ... dressed their homes in bunting, and gathered in the streets ...

Eighty years after the end of the Second World War in Europe, residents at Fountains Court Care Home in Middlesbrough shared vivid memories of life during wartime as they marked VE Day with a ...

Sir Winston Churchill' made a surprise appearance at a VE Day celebration at Ducklington, near Witney. In his smart suit, hat and bow tie and holding his traditional cigar, he stepped from his ...

Residents enjoyed a homemade afternoon tea while staff, dressed in 1940s attire, adorned the home with union jacks and bunting. Many residents shared their personal memories of VE Day in 1945.

READ MORE: Veterans including couple married for 74 years guests of honour at VE Day party Rosemary, a resident of St Ives House, said: "It was very good. "I enjoyed the music. "We always have ...

Bridgnorth Town Council arranged a part in the Castle Grounds from 7.30pm to mark the May 8 celebration. In conjunction with promoters Dangerous Sheep Events, hundreds descended to the grounds for ...

Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance at a VE Day concert on May 8, 2025. The Princess of Wales revived the bow trend with her black velvet hair clip. Earlier that day, she channeled Princess ...