Events and memorials took place across the North East on Remembrance Day, as people paid their respects to the fallen who had lost their lives in the First World War, Second World War and recent conflicts.

As the clock struck 11am on Saturday (November 11), every location in the region fell silent to remember those who have fought and died, both from the North East and further afield. 

Army personnel and veterans gathered in Darlington town centre, Durham city centre, and several other major towns and cities, to lay wreaths and hold the silence. 

Memorial events also took place in Normanby and Teessville on Teesside, while a memorial event was staged at Teesside Airport, which was attended by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and various councillors and leaders from across Teesside. 

Before the Remembrance Day events, images of the Tommy statue in Seaham were taken at sunrise by North News, who captured a set of poignant images of the landmark.

Meanwhile, staff from major transport hubs in the North East, including Newcastle Central Station, falling silent at 11am. 

In County Durham, numerous decorative memorials were seen outside houses and on businesses, including in Chester Le Street, where models of RAF planes and poppy designs were put out. 

Here are the images of Saturday's remembrance events:

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In Darlington, memorials to the memory of men from Cleveland Bridge who gave their lives during the First and Second World Wards went on display.
The plaques were gifted to Darlington Borough Council after the company closed in 2021.

It was felt only fitting that the plaques wnt on display in Cleveland Bridge Social Club, in Neasham Road, according to the council.

They were put in place on Friday (November 10), along with a model bridge manufactured by Cleveland Bridge apprentices in 1998.

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The model bridge – which was originally made as an entry for the Chelsea Flower Show – has gone on display in the grounds of the social club and it is planned to incorporate it into a memorial garden.

The plaques include the names of the 37 Cleveland Bridge staff who lost their lives across both world wars.

Forces veterans and former Cleveland Bridge staff gathered at the social club on Friday afternoon, where a wreath was laid in memory of the fallen.