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World War Two

Rusty WWII German Troops helmets, stacked up and on display in a glass case in the new Liberation exhibition.

Liberation: 80 years since the Germans left Jersey

Two exhibitions explore life after liberation as the Channel Islands recovered from World War Two.

an older man stands in a garden, wearing eyeglasses, a light grey sweater and checked shirt. Fencing and bushes are in the background

The German U-boats surrendered 'yards from our house'

The surrender of the German U-boats is remembered by a Derry man who was there 80 years ago.

Northern Ireland

A black and white photo of a man smiling at the camera in front of a hedge. He has short blond hair and is wearing a suit and a shirt and tie.

Blue plaque unveiled to honour plastic surgeon

The plaque honours John Grocott who treated hundreds of injured servicemen during World War Two.

Stoke & Staffordshire

Ken has a seat on the front of the boat as it speeds along the water, a big smile on his face. He has white hair and glasses and wears his uniform, medals, and a life jacket.

WW2 veterans ride on D-Day boat for VE Day

The special guests at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard were invited to take a trip on a motor gun boat.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

A woman in her early 30s with long brunette hair. She is wearing a military green jumper and is stood in front of a World War Two military truck.

Next generation takes on passion for WW2 vehicles

Laura Dyer has been involved with Guernsey's Liberation Day cavalcade from an early age.

A black and white studio photo of George Whalebelly. He has short hair and his Army tunic collar can just be seen.

'VE celebrations muted due to Far East prisoners'

Many families were still waiting for news of soldiers captured at Singapore, say historians.

Two dogs on leads. They are wearing green bandanas on a sunny day.

WW2 and the outdoors celebrated on Surrey Day

The annual event of Surrey Day aims to promote appreciation and understanding of the county.

Bath's Ciaran Donoghue scores the opening try of the game against Bristol in Cardiff. He is wearing the Bath change kit of white with blue sleeves

Somerset in Pictures: West takeover of Cardiff

This week's pictures from across Somerset include the big West derby and pride in the county.

The Princess Royal arriving in Sark in the Channel Islands. She is surrounded by several others and is walking away from a burgundy helicopter wearing a khaki green coat and black trousers.

First royal visit to peninsula for Liberation Day

Princess Anne visits Little Sark to mark 80 years since it was liberated from German occupation.