As a young British Jewish soldier Mervyn Kersh was 'on a mission' when he joined up in World War II but nothing could prepare ...

The first was on the night of April 7-8, 1941, a small attack which probably took place only to test Belfast's defences. The ...

As the country looks to mark 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe, new research has found a surprising number of ...

A 21 gun salute took place in Belfast today as part of this week's 80th anniversary commemorations of VE Day. Victory in ...

It was from the same balcony on May 8, 1945, that King George VI and Queen Elizabeth — alongside their daughters princesses ...

CHIVALROUS veteran Jack Mortimer tucked the Queen into her blanket in the royal box outside Buckingham Palace. And the 101-year-old then gave Camilla a kiss on the hand as she left the VIP stand ...

A special commemorative event was held at Stormont yesterday where MLAs marked the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

On the second day of VE celebrations, 30,000 ceramic poppies return to the Tower of London and historic landmarks will be lit ...

A military parade, street parties and a balcony appearance by Britain's royal family will start UK celebrations of 80 years ...

Since this brought an end to the final theatre, Victory over Japan Day (or VJ Day) marks the official conclusion of World War ...

Little wonder, then, that when World War II finally came to an end, the celebrations in Orkney went on long into the night.

Join South Africa in commemorating the often-overlooked stories of its World War II veterans at a three-day exhibition from 8 to 10 May, celebrating their courage and sacrifice.