Today will see military parades, tea parties, and church services, but how did Londoners celebrate VE Day in 1945?

The London Eye will light up in the Union Jack colours of red, white, and blue to honour the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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Watch as thousands gathered in central London on Monday, 5 May, to witness the Red Arrows soar above the capital, ...

Military bands and units have paraded through central London overnight in a dress rehearsal for next week's VE Day 80th ...

Ukrainian troops will join UK forces in London on Monday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the ...

The head of a republican movement has claimed the royal family “hijacked” VE Day anniversary celebrations as protesters campaigned in central London.

Joan Hall, who served four years in the Women’s RAF and celebrated VE Day in London, told the British Legion that “It was a once in a lifetime feeling of jubilation. The crowds and noise [were] like ...

BATTERED yet unbowed, the Tower of London became a symbol of resistance and fortitude as the Nazi Blitz raged. Now this ...

Plus, today (May 6) in a country-wide celebration buildings across the UK are going to be lit up in red, white and blue to ...

The King and Queen were in London for a poignant Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey to mark the 80th anniversary of ...

The ceramic flowers have been positioned to resemble a cascading "wound" at the heart of the castle.