The 75th anniversary of VE Day was marked across Monklands with poignant commemorations and events which brought neighbours together even as they stay apart during the lockdown.A two-minute silence was observed across Airdrie and Coatbridge, in common with the rest of the country, at 11am on Friday to mark 75 years since the end of World War II in Europe.Glasses were also raised in homes and on doorsteps at 3pm in a toast to the heroes and to their sacrifices, courage and determination; while families held tea parties to mirror the celebrations which took place following the announcement of the end of the war.Airdrie North councillor David Cullen, who is North Lanarkshire Council’s armed forces champion, led the local commemoration by
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