LIBERATION DAY

Liberation mystery solved as WW2 commander’s resting place discovered

A decades-old mystery has been solved, after researchers tracked down the final resting place of the man who led the…

Although many of us will have heard countless stories about life during the Occupation, being evacuated, deported or serving in the military, there are always so many more to be shared… Read our special edition magazine here.

‘Stamp of approval’: Guernsey Post celebrates pair who posted themselves across the Channel Islands

Free screening to tell Occupation story through child’s eyes

Your Top Five – the stories you’ve gone barking for this week

“Rebuilding my life in Guernsey was difficult,” says 102-year-old veteran

Folies bomb threat on Liberation night

Sark to celebrate Liberation Day

LIBERATION PODCASTS

LISTEN: From Occupation to celebrating Liberation Day with music

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LISTEN: Meet a Guernsey man who spent five years under Nazi occupation

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LISTEN: “He was one of the great Jersey men of his generation”

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LISTEN: Spanning the generational gap for Liberation Day

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Where to spot the Liberation Day Cavalcade

Lunchtime today will see the 2026 edition of the Liberation Day Cavalcade set off around the island, with more than 100 different military vehicles, classic cars, tractors, and bikes taking part. Celebrating 81 years since the end of the Occupation,…

What’s on offer out of town this Liberation Day

There’s plenty going on outside of St Peter Port this Liberation Day, with wholesome family fun events, some legends on the local music scene, and classics like Crown and Anchor, and…

Live music for Liberation Day

There are plenty of talented local musicians and artists performing throughout Liberation Day in Guernsey, with something to please everyone’s palette. Whether it’s during the day at Castle Cornet, throughout the…

Occupation survivors treated to hampers

Veterans and people from Guernsey who were evacuated or lived through the German Occupation during World War Two have been given hampers, to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the island’s liberation. The hampers include fresh Guernsey produce and baked goods including cakes, Guernsey milk and butter, gâche, and vintage-style Liberation…

Goats, go-karts, and fireworks: Liberation Day returns to Town with a bang

From vintage fairground rides and live music to military vehicles, food stalls and fireworks, St Peter Port is gearing up for a packed day of Liberation Day celebrations. The Town seafront is set to transform into one giant celebration zone for Saturday 9 May, with organisers promising “plenty for every…