Remembrance Day: Pictures from across the North East

People from Darlington and Redcar have paid their respects to troops this Remembrance Day.

Earlier today in Darlington town centre, a large crowd gathered as Mayor Anne-Marie Curry delivered a speech and took part in a two-minute silence to honour the fallen.

Meanwhile, workers and veterans from Redcar and Darlington businesses also took part to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Many Darlington residents gathered as veterans addressed the crowd, held up flags and played 'The Last Post' in memory of their fellow servicemen.

Meanwhile, employees and veterans who work for engineering company Cummins turned out to pay their respects and observe a moment of silence.

Additionally, Captain Lesley Read, a reserve of the 37 signal regiment, saluted their fallen comrades while dressed in uniform.

While Corporal Steve Best of the Royal Military Police was also present, alongside other workers who assist the RAF.

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Speaking on Remembrance Day this morning, Mayor Anne-Marie Curry said: "I think it's great that people are not forgetting the cost of lives that wars [have].

"We must be extremely proud of those people who selflessy put themselves forward to protect us and sometimes lose their lives because of it.

"I can't actually put into words the gratitude I have for all servicemen, particularly those that did not come back."

Adding to this, whose husband served in Iraq, said: "It's very, very important that these boys are never ever forgotten.

"If it wasn't for them, where would we be. We can never ever forget."

In Redcar, Teesworks workers at the old Redcar Steelworks site also showed their support for soldiers with many raising their hats in a show of respect.

Many of the construction gathered to pose for the photo, and also observed a moment of silence.

Here are some more pictures from this Remembrance Day:

Ian Harter (L) Airforce supply Cummins Optimas, Nigel Bland (C) Royal Airforce logistics, Karl Davies (R) Airforce logistics (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

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