Seventy-five years ago today, the nation celebrated Victory of Europe.

Across Wales people came together to share whatever they had –sugar, biscuits or beer – to celebrate in the streets.

That momentous day must have seemed very far away during the long years of conflict and strict rationing.

Today, we pay tribute to all those who lived through the Second World War.

• First Minister asks Wales to stand in silence at 11am today
• Ministers have held virtual calls with WW2 veterans to thank them for their bravery
• RAF Typhoon flypast over Cardiff at a speed of 350mph
• Wales asked to celebrate at home as lockdown continues
• **Profiles of veterans and video/photo links of zoom calls in Notes to Editors

People in Wales are being asked to act responsibly and to avoid unnecessary travel until Coronavirus restrictions have been lifted by the Welsh Government.

Health Minister Vaughan Gething has today (5 May) mapped out an ambitious Response Plan to prepare Wales for the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford gave blood in Cardiff City Hall today, to help keep NHS blood banks well stocked during the coronavirus pandemic.