diff --git a/news/8.bugfix b/news/8.bugfix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f337cdc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/news/8.bugfix
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+hide external link icon on external links when used with vlt @jackahl
diff --git a/src/theme/_main.scss b/src/theme/_main.scss
index 72fa2e4..d2fd65a 100644
--- a/src/theme/_main.scss
+++ b/src/theme/_main.scss
@@ -7,3 +7,8 @@
   // the gutter to match the other blocks margin.
   max-width: calc(var(--default-container-width) + 2 * 10px);
 }
+
+//Hide the external link logo when used with VLT
+.content-area .block.logos a.external::after {
+  content: none;
+}