The 500-pound bomb left a huge crater on the taxiway of the airport, but no one was injured.

Buried 500-pound World War Two bomb explodes at Japanese airport

Jersey's Bailiff is asking people to contact their parish Constables and Deputies with any ideas for Liberation 80 celebrations.

Bailiff seeks ideas from islanders for Liberation 80

Famous comedian Al Murray spoke to ITV Channel on his visit to explore Guernsey's history.

Occupation history brings comedian Al Murray to Guernsey

Seven airmen lost their lives when a Halifax bomber crashed into Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham. 

The Cleeve Hill plane crash 80 years on - what happened on that fateful day

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The break-in at the museum in Thetford saw several pieces of Second World War memorabilia stolen, including a staff belonging to German Field Marshall Rommel.

Fears 'far-right' could be behind theft of Nazi artefacts from museum 

George Lewis, who is now 98 and lives in Somerset, served with the Royal Tank Regiment.

Veteran finally presented with Second World War medals - 80 years late

It is believed to be the first time that a complete set of the original posters in all three sizes have gone under the hammer. 

Keep Calm and Carry On posters sell for over £9,000 at auction

The poster was one of three motivational designs created by the government's Ministry of Information before the outbreak of the Second World War.

Full set of Keep Calm and Carry On posters go to auction 'for first time'

As part of the 80th commemorations for D-Day, a specially commissioned portrait has been created of Jersey veteran Bill Reynolds, who passed away last year.

Special portrait unveiled in memory of D-Day veteran Bill Reynolds

Bomb disposal teams attended the scene and several houses were evacuated while investigations were carried out.

Man in critical condition from injuries 'caused by World War Two ammunition'

Naval commander Sir Bertram Ramsay, was key to the success of a number of military operations in the Second World War

Museum remembering the naval commander for Dunkirk evacuation and D-Day landings

King Charles III speaks to a D-Day veteran during a lunch following the UK national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, held at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, Thursday June 6, 2024. (Gareth Fuller, Pool Photo via AP)

World War II veterans from Britain, the United States and Canada are in Normandy marking 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.

D-Day 80 years on: King speaks of 'profound sense of gratitude' at commemoration

Hundreds of beacons will be lit at 9:15pm across the country to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Hundreds of D-Day beacons will light up the UK - where can you see them?

As events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day happen across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, we share your memories of loved ones who took part in the landings. 

D-Day 80 years on: Your memories of those who served

Commemorations are taking place across the region to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

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