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Island to fall silent at 3pm to mark VE Day anniversary

Hector Duff

Today marks 70 years since the German's were defeated signifying the end of nearly six years of war in Europe.

There is a host of commemorations planned throughout the day, with a two minute silence scheduled to get underway at 3pm. 
 
D-Day veteran Hector Duff will light a beacon at St John's - it will be one of a chain of more than 100 being lit simultaneously across Britain at the same time.
 
Chief Minister Allan Bell will attend a commemoration service at Westminster on Sunday, he says it's important we remember the sacrifices made: 

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