VE Day 1945 live: World wakes up to victory after Germany surrenders to the Allies

7am: World wakes up to victory after Germany surrenders to the Allies (Picture: Getty)

80 years ago today – May 8 – the United Kingdom went through one of the most momentous days in its history.

The country marked Victory in Europe after Germany surrendered to the Allies on May 7 after almost six years of brutal war on the continent.

It was a day full of national political events, as well as close-knit community celebrations.

Below, Metro takes us back in time to May 8 1945, where we will report on VE Day as if it was happening live.