Around 1,000 residents and visitors flocked to Hednesford for the town's colourful Victory in Europe (VE) commemorations.

All my mates got killed. The battle I was in there were hundreds of casualties. Out of our platoon of 34 men there were only nine of us left. Article continues below “It was quite a traumatic thing.

In a heartwarming tribute, veterans were celebrated with a lavish tea party, reminiscent of 1945's jubilant gatherings, to the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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Saffron Walden will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a day of events on Thursday, May 8. The town council has organised a range of activities to commemorate the end of Second World War.

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The Prime Minister suggested those who took part in the Southport riots were among those attempting to claim St George’s Cross as their own.