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May 06, 2025

Royals lead celebrations... as they did 80 years ago

AFTER the glorious sight and sound of a grand military procession through the heart of London, a great hush descended over the capital.

4 mins

Frail but determined veterans saluted as the procession marched past

Air Force flying, climaxing with a deafening Red Arrows salute as jets billowed plumes of red, white and blue smoke over the Palace.

3 mins

Spall tribute in the words of Churchill

VETERAN actor Timothy Spall kicked off the VE Day commemorations in London yesterday by reading extracts of Sir Winston Churchill's victory speech to the nation on May 8, 1945.

1 min

It's always important to come and remember all those who fought

IT was the moment we had all been waiting for thousands of heads turned in unison as 13 of the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows soared over the crowd, painting the sky red, white and blue.

3 mins

Cheeky Louis finds brother hair-larious

Unimpressed... Louis watches George restyle his hair

1 min

Bunting, buns and memories of parties they threw back in 1945

BUNTING, banners and balloons came out in a riot of colour as Britain partied like it was 1945.

2 mins

Queen tells how her dad 'would not talk of war'

QUEEN Camilla yesterday stressed in an interview how important it is to continue speaking about veterans so that future generations can learn.

1 min

George, 11, chats to heroes at tea party

PRINCE George showed a keen interest in learning about the past when he joined other royals at a tea party yesterday in honour of those who served in the war.

1 min

Thank you for saving us!

BRITISH veterans of the Second World War were showered with love in the Netherlands yesterday by a 100,000-strong crowd who turned out to say: “Thank you for saving us.”

2 mins

School logs tales of local heroes

Historic...Captain Warren

1 min

Rosy Helen reunites with TV bud-dy Ford

EVERYTHING came up roses for Dame Helen Mirren as she reunited with her on-screen husband Harrison Ford at a star-studded event.

1 min

Lorraine's back home and resting up after op

TV STAR Lorraine Kelly is recovering at home following surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

1 min

'Backing I got from the people I work with was beautiful'

Gary Lineker opens up on BBC suspension

2 mins

Tell today's young riveting story of our Shipyard Girls

AS WE celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week, let us finally commemorate the thousands of women who picked up the tools laid down after the men went off to war, and got to work building ships.

3 mins

Future generations must cherish lesson of VE Day

AS the Red Arrows soared overhead to commemorate the 80th anniversary celebrations of VE Day, a shiver of emotion ran through the crowds.

2 mins

SNP stalwarts facing the boot for election

SOME SNP veterans face the boot as the party finalises its line-up for the Holyrood election next year.

2 mins

Anger as most asthma patients miss out on care

Charity urges overhaul of lung health strategy

3 mins

Family's tribute to tragic teen

A BOY of 14 who died in a warehouse fire \"was loved by all who met him\", his family has said.

1 min

Ministers are told to ban Iran’s elite corps

MINISTERS are facing growing demands for a complete ban on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

1 min

'Starmer may U-turn on review of winter fuel cut'

SIR Keir Starmer is said to be mulling a partial U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts following Labour's devastating defeat in last week's elections.

2 mins

41,000 tickets a day...but parking firms 'don't want to issue fines

A PARKING boss has insisted that companies do not want to issue fines despite 41,000 drivers getting tickets each day.

1 min

Shock over 25,000 data blunders

LAW enforcement agencies have admitted a string of data breaches, including keeping 165 million facial images of airport passengers.

1 min

Israeli plan 'to seize all of Gaza'

ISRAEL'S security cabinet has approved an expansion of its war against Hamas - including the “capture” of all of Gaza, an official has revealed.

1 min

Trump wants to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

DONALD Trump says he will reopen Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on an island off San Francisco.

2 mins

Husband's pain over discovery murdered wife having affair

THE husband of a British woman killed in France has spoken of his heartbreak after learning she was having an affair.

1 min

Assisted dying staff get opt-out

PHARMACISTS and NHS staff will be able to opt out of assisted dying procedures under an amendment to the plans expected later this week.

1 min

TV queen Lorraine recovering

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly said she is home from hospital and recovering after preventative surgery to remove her ovaries.

1 min

3D heart scan marvel saving lives and £9m

HEART scans using 3D that speed up crucial diagnosis have saved the NHS £9.5million, health chiefs have announced.

1 min

Spring sunshine to keep the rain at bay until mid-May

SPRING temperatures are on the rise for Scotland, and set to climb day by day until they reach 21C (70F) by Saturday.

1 min

Food for thought... wartime recipes that kept the nation fed

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Daily Express writers try some of the frugal meal choices created by the Ministry of Food and reveal why rationing meant we were all healthy

2 mins

Gran's happy ending for the novel girl, 19, was writing when she died

A PENSIONER has completed her granddaughter's novel seven years after the teenager died.

1 min

Many feel unsafe over fears of rising crime

FOUR out of people believe crime has increased over the past decade while 20% no longer feel safe

1 min

Land Girl Maud, 97, joins rat race to knit 500 wool rodents

WARTIME Land Girl Maud Shire loves being part of a tight-knit community — of 300-plus rats.

1 min

We work 125 days just to pay the rent

THE average person renting a home works 125 days of the year to pay their landlord, analysis has revealed.

1 min

How Colin Jackson got a spring back in his step

The former Olympic sprinter, hurdling champion and Strictly Come Dancing star on the non-invasive knee treatments that finally got him moving. By Karen Rockett

4 mins

5 habits to make you healthier as you age

TV doctor reveals simple but effective daily ways over-50s can bring more movement and strength back into their lives

2 mins

Pain in the tech-neck

Spending so much of our lives on screens can lead to real agony. Jo Dunbar shares how to ease issues

4 mins

DON'T MISTAKE SWEATING FOR LOSING WEIGHT

A weight loss expert has warned that sweating in hot weather doesn't automatically mean you're shedding the pounds. Instead it could sabotage your efforts to get in shape.

1 min

Why is 85-year-old mum now telling me obvious lies?

GETTING TO THE HEART OF MEDICAL MATTERS

1 min

Our verdicts in the dock

HERE'S a feature-length special on 5 tonight called YOU BE THE JUDGE: CRIME & PUNISHMENT.

2 mins

Rew's century gets Somerset off mark

JAMES REW made a century to help Somerset secure their first County Championship win of the season as they beat Essex by three wickets.

1 min

NEW STAR IS MADE IN CHINA

Redemption for Zhao as he clinches historic win

2 mins

Scottie ready for a battle with Rory

WORLD NO.1 LEAVES HIS RIVALS TRAILING TO WIN

2 mins

LET'S GET OVER OUR TRAVEL SICKNESS

Thelin asking Dons players to raise game for league run-in

2 mins

Rubezic wants Euro double to herald coming back to Pittodrie

SLOBODAN RUBEZIC has confirmed he will be returning to Aberdeen this summer.

1 min

VAR CALL SHOCKED DUNDEE'S RIVALS

THE bitter fallout from Dundee's disallowed weekend goal continues, with their manager Tony Docherty claiming that even Motherwell counterpart Michael Wimmer expected it to be given.

1 min

Hibs eyes return to striker Alfarela

HIBS have reignited their interest in Legia Warsaw striker Migouel Alfarela.

1 min

Please Sir, let's have some more

SCOTT ALLAN has seen quiet achiever David Gray take Hibs from a Kelty calamity to the brink of a European return.

2 mins

Jambos will not be celebrating small victories

LIAM FOX insists this is no time to be celebrating at Hearts despite taking the team to within touching distance of Premiership safety.

1 min

MAEDA: FINAL FIRST... THEN WE CAN TALK

FROM BACK PAGE

2 mins

SINISALO: I'M STILL STAND-IN

No huff if Schmeichel gets Hampden nod

3 mins

Rangers star has a score to settle

FROM BACK PAGE

1 min

Lennon to enjoy end of the season

LENNON MILLER has built his career so far on enjoying his football and aims to throw off the shackles further in Motherwell's final three games of the season.

1 min