A new film dramatises the rescue during WW2 of hundreds of British POWs from the Lisbon Maru, a Japanese cargo liner. The story has not been widely recounted – until now.

They didn’t talk about it then, but their stories still matter now, in the wake of marking the VJ Day anniversary.

Two events dominated the news media last week and one runs into this and no doubt subsequent ones. The first was the commemoration, celebration even, of the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day, that day in ...

Taunton's 12-year-old trumpet player Elliott honoured by Royal British Legion at VJ Day ceremony for his performances and dedication to ...

Wimborne Bake-Off returns for the food festival, marking VE and VJ Day 80th anniversaries. Enter your Victoria sponge for a chance to win ...

The gesture was made on Friday, August 15, to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The tribute was reportedly carried out ...

Prince Harry’s private VJ Day tribute has sparked fresh outrage, with The Vintage View branding it a “cynical PR stunt.”To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan ...

Forces veterans at HMP Stafford took part in an event to jointly commemorate VE Day and VJ Day, reports Sarah King from the ...

PRINCE Harry has been slammed for his wreath “PR stunt” on VJ Day, with a royal expert saying Phillip would have hated it.

Trowbridge commemorated the conclusion of the second world war last Friday on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.

A friend of Meghan Markle has launched a fresh attack on the Royal Family and accused the monarchy of having double standards ...