Fun, reflection and celebration at VE Day street party

'We just went wild': how children celebrated cakes and peace on VE Day

Sylvia Yarwood, Peter Bourne, Gary Garfoot, Pamela Attrill all had different experiences of VE Day (Picture: Solent News/Supplied) Peter Bourne was just a child when he witnessed an RAF pilot eject from a fighter jet, only to be shot to pieces in mid-air. But as large swathes of the country were celebrating VE Day in 1945 that haunting image was all the 10-year-old could think about. Peter, now 91, and the rest of his traumatised local community…

Party time! How Newcastle celebrated on VE Day in 1945: In pictures

Take a look back at how Newcastle turned out in force to celebrate VE Day in 1945, despite rationing and years of hardship, with pictures capturing the jubilant atmosphere of the day.

Herstmonceux and Wartling Village News

VE DAY CELEBRATIONS continue this Friday afternoon when the Parish will be commemorating VE Day with a variety of events.

What's open and what's closed in France on May 8th

May 8th is a public holiday in France marking VE Day - the end of World War II in Europe. Here's what closes and what stays open on this holiday.

‘Everyone embraced it’: VE day celebrations take over town street

A town marked the 80th anniversary of VE day as celebrations took over a street with more than 60 businesses getting involved.

Fun, reflection and celebration at VE Day street party

Tribute was paid to the wartime generation and their sacrifices