The monument for "all wartime performers" is set to be housed in the National Memorial Arboretum.

Dover District Council describe the decision of Dame Vera's family as "disappointing".

Family, friends and stars attend a service celebrating the life of the wartime singer.

Coins celebrating forces' sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn are on sale from £10 to more than £11,000.

Known as the Forces sweetheart, she lifted people's spirits during World War Two.

Westminster Abbey will host the service celebrating Dame Vera Lynn's life and work on 21 March.

The singer's daughter says MP Sir David Amess was the "driving force" behind the memorial's campaign.

A fundraising appeal begins for a new statue on the first anniversary of Dame Vera's death.