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Royal Family's VE day plans this week as King Charles and Queen Camilla to lead nation

King Charles and Queen Camilla will lead the nation tomorrow (Image: Getty) TABLE OF CONTENTThe Royal Family will be out in force tomorrow, as the King and Queen lead the nation’s celebrations...

Britain's bravest war heroes take huge stand against outrageous museum decision

Britain's most decorated war heroes took a final stand today before their gallantry gongs are removed from display. The “bravest of the brave” - holders of five Victoria Crosses and nine George...

D-Day hero who stormed Normandy beaches and survived being shot three times dies aged 101

A British war veteran who survived the D-Day landings, as well as being shot three times in the line of duty, has died aged 101. Cecil Newton, from the village of Aldbourne in Wiltshire, served in...

Is there an election in my area and where can I vote?

When are the 2025 local elections and who can vote?22 hours agoJennifer ClarkeBBC NewsBBCVoters in some parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on Thursday 1 May.These are the first local...

First pictures of new 50p coin being released in UK to celebrate VE Day

The Royal Mint has launched a commermorative coin in honour of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The new coin marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The VE Day 50p coin is designed...

Your guide to four days of VE Day 80 celebrations - from flypasts to street parties

Londoners jubilant as they celebrated VE Day in 1945 (Image: Getty)Millions across the UK will come together next week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Four days of...

The rapid remaking of a nation

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days2 days agoAnthony Zurcher and Tom GeogheganBBC News, WashingtonBBCDuring last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump constantly repeated his intention...

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen22 hours agoDuncan KennedyBBC News at Bergen BelsenAFPThere had been rumours. There had been aerial photographs. There had...

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days

The rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days1 hour agoAnthony Zurcher and Tom GeogheganBBC News, WashingtonBBCDuring last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump constantly repeated his intention...

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen9 hours agoDuncan KennedyBBC News at Bergen BelsenAFPThere had been rumours. There had been aerial photographs. There had been...

'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days

'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days8 hours agoAna FaguyBBC News, Washington DCBBCWhen Donald Trump made a historic return to power earlier this year, it was with the...

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen46 minutes agoDuncan KennedyBBC News at Bergen BelsenAFPThere had been rumours. There had been aerial photographs. There had...

'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days

'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days25 minutes agoAna FaguyBBC News, Washington DCBBCWhen Donald Trump made a historic return to power earlier this year, it was with...

Fury in England’s smallest town over new Domino’s - ‘it will ruin it!’

Nestled on a spit of land overlooking the gently lapping waters of a quiet estuary, this town dubbed England's smallest could claim to be a slice of rural paradise. But trouble is on the horizon in...

Prince Harry accuses John Travolta of 'dining out' on Princess Diana story

The Duke of Sussex will attend the 22nd Living Legends of Aviation awards ceremony tonight at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California, alongside a number of A-listers and aviation heroes. At last...