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'Remarkable stories' of men and women who died in WWI and WWII to be re-told at Nuneaton event
It includes a Great War soldier who died of wounds received on the Western Front, a WW2 Battle of Britain Spitfire pilot, and ...
VE Day: All plans revealed as leading roles given to King Charles and Timothy Spall
Four days of national events commence on Monday including military processions, a fly past and extracts read from Churchill's ...
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Weston MP Dan Aldridge welcomes VE and VJ Day events
He said: "Everybody in Weston has a direct connection to those who served in the Second World War, whether that be through family or our ...
Lancashire Evening Post on MSN17h
Community unites for memorable VE/VJ Day celebration in Read & Simonstone
A spectacular community celebration took place on Bank Holiday Monday as Read & Simonstone Constitutional Club hosted a ...
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VE/VJ Day 2025: Giving thanks as we mark 80 years since WWII ended
NEXT week, we will come together to mark both Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory in Japan (VJ) Day, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. It’s a time for celebration ...
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VE Day and VJ Day 80th anniversary in Huntingdonshire
People across Huntingdonshire are being encouraged to organise events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day this year. This is an opportunity for the nation to come together to ...
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Cherwell residents invited to join VE Day anniversary celebrations
Cherwell residents are being encouraged to join in with VE Day celebration events later this week. Cherwell District Council ...
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When are the VE Day celebrations as Charles and Camilla plan tea party for veterans?
The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War will be marked with nationwide celebrations for VE Day and VJ Day. Festivities start on the Monday May 5 a bank holiday and street ...