VE Day: How the North East celebrated Victory in Europe Day - May 8, 1945

South East gathers to commemorate VE Day

A two-minute silence is held and beacons will be lit across Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

VE Day latest: UK celebrates 80 year anniversary of allied victory in Europe

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe

VE Day: ceremonies to take place across UK and Europe to mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe – live

Commemorations to take place across the UK and Europe against backdrop of Ukraine conflictThis piece of reporting, also from the Guardian’s archive, gives an insight into how the end of the second world war was celebrated by countries in Europe: Continue reading...

VE Day 80th anniversary celebrated around the North East

Today, 80 years after the end of the Second World War in Europe, a wide range of celebrations are taking place

VE Day: How the North East celebrated Victory in Europe Day - May 8, 1945

THE war was over. Victory was proclaimed. Bells, free from muffles, rang from every church steeple. Tables, chairs and pianos were tossed out into…

Bygone: The 1945 'Victory in Europe' celebrations

It all began with a programme for children, mainly consisting of a fancy dress parade, a Victory tea, sports events and other attractions.