The Lord Mayor of Exeter Cllr Kevin Mitchell led a minute’s silence to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe as events to make the anniversary were held across the city. The Lord Mayor led veterans and guests attending the War Memorial in Northernhay Gardens to lay a wreath and take part in a minute’s...
Events are taking place in Exeter on Thursday to mark Victory in Europe 80 years ago. The Lord Mayor of Exeter Cllr Kevin Mitchell will attend the War Memorial at Northernhay Gardens to lay a wreath and take part in a minute’s silence at 10.30am on Thursday 8 May. All are welcome to attend. A...
Ruth Comerford & André Rhoden-Paul BBC News Watch: The unseen royal bits from VE Day celebrations Four generations of the Royal Family appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the Red Arrows flypast, marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe. The King and senior royals watched on as a war-time...
Pubs in England and Wales will be able to stay open until 01:00 BST to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the government has confirmed. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said pubs and bars that usually close at 23:00 will be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday 8...