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Bridgnorth to celebrate VE Day in castle grounds

A Shropshire town is marking the 80th VE Day anniversary at an event on the grounds of a former castle.

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Bridgnorth Town Council said the anniversary at Bridgnorth Castle Grounds on VE Day, Thursday, May 8 will run from 7.30pm to 10pm.

The evening will see music from the era performed with attendees encouraged to bring a picnic or take advantage of the refreshments on offer.

A spokesperson for the town council said: "2025 is the 80th anniversary of VE Day.  

"Bridgnorth Town Council will be marking this occasion on Thursday, May 8 in Castle Grounds.  More information about the evenings celebrations will follow shortly."

This year marks 80 years since victory was declared in Europe over Nazi Germany in 1945.