Two minutes' silence to mark VE Day 80 outside Okehampton Town Hall

There will be a two-minute silence outside Okehampton Town Hall at midday today (Thursday, May 8) to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The Okehampton Royal British Legion standard bearer will attend along with members of the Okehampton Excelsior Silver Band.

The two-minute silence is being observed across the country at this time to honour those who died in the Second World War.