VE Day 80 celebrations ended with beacons lit across the UK, including at Portland, overlooking Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast. VE Day celebrations came to a close across Dorset on Thursday with beacon lighting ceremonies across the county.

Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Commemorations have taken place across Shropshire to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. They included street parties, wartime music and dancing, as well as church services. People who witnessed the day when the announcement was made have also been sharing their stories.