A 100-year-old World War Two veteran said VJ Day did not seem to be of any "great consequence" at the time, even though he ...

Cpl Eric Jackson from Bolton was just 22 years old when he served in the Reconnaissance Corps of the 5th Loyals, serving in the Far East. However, on February 12, 1942, he was reported missing, ...

Part of the Axis powers alongside Germany and Italy, Japan officially surrendered on August 15, 1945, just months after VE ...

The 80th anniversary of the Victory over Japan has been marked in Salisbury. Victory over Japan Day, on Friday, August 15, marks the date when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces, bringing an end ...

A BEACON was lit at a beauty spot in St Helens to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Yesterday, Friday, marked Victory over Japan Day, or VJ Day, and the end of World War Two everywhere in ...

The Swift Current Legion Branch 56 is inviting everyone to join them in honouring the anniversary of the Allies' victory over ...

King Willem-Alexander had paid a touching tribute to VJ Day heroesOn Friday, August 15, the monarch stepped out to mark the ...

SALISBURY celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day). Friday, August 15, marks 80 years since Japan announced its surrender, ending the Second World War. Salisbury City Council ...

Authorities are warning of an increased wildfire risk across the Island as dry, warm weather continues into next week.

The 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day and the formal end of World War II marked by council. Whilst VE Day marked the ...

A flag was raised in Northallerton to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The ceremony took place at County Hall on Friday, August 15, with a two-minute silence held at the remembrance memorial.

A VJ Day 80th anniversary service was held in Ottery St Mary. The service was attended by 30 people in the churchyard. It started with a two-minute silence and the hymn I Vow to Thee, My Country.