Hundreds of people have taken part in a parade in Lancashire to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The march through the Ribble Valley, led by the Accrington Pipe Band, saw around 500 residents walk from St John's church in Read to the Constitutional Club in Simonstone on Monday.

Surrey is preparing to host celebrations for this year's 80 year anniversary of the end of the Second World War on the western front. Known as Victory in Europe day (VE Day), the annual occasion is a time for celebration; but also remembrance of the sacrifices of many during the World War Two.