Heartwarming photographs show former UK servicemen in their uniforms and medals as they watched planes including Spitfires, Hurricanes and the Red Arrows roared overhead.

Nicola and Mark Slater received the anonymous letter yesterday after decorating the outside of their home in Lawley, Shropshire, with bunting and flags to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Bette Williamson, 90, from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, couldn't believe it when her son told her she was on one of the VE commemorative stamps. It features a shot of her celebrating in 1945.

Flight Sergeant Robert 'Bob' Gill, from London, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal for his role in the Allied bombing campaign against Berlin's war machine.

As nearly six years of conflict came to an end in Europe, millions of Britons took the streets of London to celebrate with street parties, music and dancing into the night

The nation will come together today to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, and remember those who fought and died in the Second World War.

The songbird performed classic anthems including We'll Meet Again and The White Cliffs of Dover for 30 minutes behind closed doors for the first time in the venue's 150-year history.

The Met Office has imposed consecutive weather warnings for fog, snow, wind and rain beginning today and not letting up until Tuesday lunchtime for parts of Britain.

The Met Office forecast temperatures to hit up to 77F (25C) on Friday, with London possibly seeing 79F (26C) on Saturday, as a plume of hot air from the southern Mediterranean wafts across the UK.

London's parks were filled with groups of sunbathers and other revellers on Friday as the bank holiday sunshine saw the public flout lockdown rules once again. In Clapham (pictured) groups were seen gathering.

This Friday marks 75 years since Winston Churchill announced the end of the war in Europe and people took to the streets to rejoice with victory parades, parties and music

The trio had arranged to return to Buenos Aires via Sao Paulo in Brazil. But given there is a travel ban between Brazil and Argentina, a permit was needed to allow their private flight.

Maureen Waller's detailed portrait of London in 1945, has been reissued in paperback to commemorate this year's anniversary of VE Day.

The photograph was sent as a prank and was unwittingly posted online and on screens displayed throughout the centre in the western Russian region of Chelyabinsk Oblast.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday offered a message in honor of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).The 93-year-old monarch spoke of the parallels between the Second World War that left more than 50 million dead, and the ongoing efforts to battle the coronavirus."The war had been a total war: it had affected everyone, and no one was immune from its impact," she said.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday offered a tribute and a message of hope in honor of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).In a video message, the 93-year-old monarch drew a parallel between the Second World War that left more than 50 million dead, and the ongoing efforts to battle the coronavirus.VE Day is remembered as the day when

We’ve just got back from a training camp in South Africa and that was a really good experience. It was hot – about 35C every day – so it was really warm and great for training.

Seventy-five years ago, a sea of people gathered in Trafalgar Square under a banner on Nelson's Column which declared 'Victory Over Germany 1945'.

Author Patricia Nicol suggests Victor Victoria Hislop's most recent novel Those Who Are Loved and Kate Atkinson's Life After Life.

Camilla, 72, paid tribute to her father Major Bruce Shand when she joined her husband Prince Charles, 71, to lay flowers at the war memorial at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire today.

Jimmy Anderson successfully came through an extensive workout in the heat of Chester on Tuesday and looks certain to be named in England's squad for the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Dame Vera Lynn 'raised a glass' and sang along to the country's rousing rendition of We'll Meet Again as a crowd of well-wishers visited her West Sussex home during last night's VE Day tributes.

Celebrate VE Day at home with classic teatime treats, from crunchy macaroons to succulent sausage rolls and delicate little sponges.

Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleton, 38, shared a series of black-and-white photographs of crowds celebrating VE Day in London, including one of the Queen, 93, as she worked as a mechanic.

The actress, 37, and her husband Sylvian, 39, grinned from ear to ear on a picnic blanket next to her two children, Yves Joseph, four, and Freya, 10.

The 86-year-old cut a very stylish figure as she sang her lines to camera as part of a video compilation created by the Royal British Legion, which was released on Tuesday.

The former British Army Officer from Yorkshire fought on a motorbike and survived giant spiders and dengue fever during the Allied campaign in Burma, the 'Forgotten War' against Imperial Japan in 1942-45.

Although all general aviation remains out of bounds during the pandemic, the Daily Mail was granted an exemption by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to see spitfires take to the skies.

Brits joined together on Friday night to sing Dame Vera Lynn's We'll Meet Again. Voices rang out up and down the country to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Heather Knight called on the ICC to change their rain rules after England's dream of reaching the T20 World Cup final was washed away in Sydney.

The drop in the total is due to significantly fewer Brits planning to take part in the sales this year, as under half - 42% - will do so compared to 62% last year.

Amanda Holden, David Beckham, Scarlett Moffatt and Bear Grylls led the stars honouring the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday.

The Girls Aloud star, 38, took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the rarely-seen tot during a magical day out at Lapland UK on Friday together.

Germany 's number of coronavirus cases has dropped following five days of rising infections after the government eased the country's lockdown measures earlier this week.

Amanda Holden, David Beckham, Scarlett Moffatt and Bear Grylls led the stars honouring the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday.

Vera Lynn, pictured, was named personality of the century in a nationwide poll, and Robert Hardman announced the Daily Mail's campaign to get the whole of Britain to sing 'We will meet again' in unison.

ROBERT HARDMAN: Of all the last-minute cancellations caused by the ghastly coronavirus, one of the saddest is the great national gathering which we should all have been enjoying.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: On his return to work yesterday, Boris Johnson channelled his inner Winston Churchill and announced that we are nearing the end of the beginning in the fight.

Fred McQueen, of South Shields, was in South Tyneside Hospital, Tyne and Wear for weeks after first contracting a chest infection and later testing positive for Covid-19.

Trump and the first lady laid a wreath at the national memorial to the fallen of the war in the National Mall, Washington D.C. Eight veterans, the youngest 96, had traveled to be there.

Prince William, 37, and Kate Middleton, 38, made a video call to residents of an East Sussex care home on Wednesday. They giggled as the WWII veterans shared their VE Day memories.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: On his return to work yesterday, Boris Johnson channelled his inner Winston Churchill and announced that we are nearing the end of the beginning in the fight.

In an article saluting veterans on the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Keir Starmer said the care sector needs attention after the pandemic to help those who 'protected our country in its darkest hour'.

Commemorations of the 75th anniversary of the Second World War ending in Europe are taking place across the country in line with 'social distancing' guidelines.

News of the German surrender spread around Britain during the afternoon and immediately bunting and flags appeared in the streets.

As part of the revised plans to mark the 75th VE Day anniversary during the coronavirus lockdown announced today, Her Majesty's words will be broadcast on May 8 on BBC One at 9pm.

In an unearthed interview shared on the Royal Family's Instagram page today, the Queen, 93, recalled being 'swept along on a tide of happiness' during VE Day celebrations in London.

BBC celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Victory In Europe Day (VE Day) with a star-studded celebration live from Buckingham Palace on Friday.

Kate Middleton, 38, looked patriotic in the £250 elegant scarlet Cayla gown by British brand LK Bennett, which she first wore to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in 2015.

Five days after three doctors working in the Covid hospital of BPS Khanpur Medical College, Sonipat, were found positive of coronavirus, 11 junior doctors who were their contacts have been sent in 14-day quarantine.

Teams normally take most of August off, but that period has now been freed up to give Formula One room to reschedule a string of races postponed due to the new coronavirus.