CROWDS gathered in Darlington to remember the fallen with a service and a wreath laying ceremony.

The Rev Christopher Wardale led the service at at Holy Trinity Church, Vane Terrace, before the 50th (Northumbrian) Signal Squadron (Volunteers) led the parade to the town's cenotaph to the sound of brass band music.

Following the minute silence, the Mayor of Darlington, Coun Ron Lewis, laid a wreath of Flanders Poppies at the foot of the cenotaph.