The iconic Red Arrows will be visible over the West Midlands this week as they embark on their VJ Day celebrations.

About 100 people have gathered for a wreath-laying service to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).

The Isle of Man will fall silent tomorrow (15 August) to mark Victory over Japan Day and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. A two-minute silence is planned for midday, paying ...

The Island's Airport has 'honoured a hero' today and escorted a 103-year-old veteran to travel from Manx Shores to honour VJ ...

This Friday, August 15, marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev. Philip North, has called on ...

Eighty years after the end of World War II, Japan and China are marking the anniversary with major events, but on different ...

J Day with Ena Slaughter, as she recalls the emotional day that ended WWII and her unforgettable service with the US Coast Guard SPARS.

SIPPING a pint of Wrexham Lager, ahead of tomorrow’s 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day, 100-year-old local man Herbert Pritchard has a poignant World War Two tale about the Welsh beer. And ...

HMS Prince of Wales is continuing to take charge of the UK Carrier Strike Group (UKCSG) and Operation Highmast. The UKCSG is a multinational formation of naval and aerial assets, tasked with operating ...

The War didn't finally end though until 15 August, with the surrender of Japan – known as 'VJ Day', or 'Victory over Japan Day.' 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the original 'VE Day'.

Whilst VE Day marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of armed forces personnel from across the ...

James ‘Jim’ Wren survived the sinking of HMS Repulse in December 1941 after it was torpedoed in the South China Sea.