Communities across the North East are coming together his weekend to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.

In scenes which will be echoed across the UK, there will be parades, speeches and special services to pay respects to those who gave their lives at times of war. This Saturday, November 11 commemorates Armistice Day when - at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 - the First World War came to an end.

The day is traditionally marked with a two-minute silence at 11am and often North East landmarks are illuminated in red as a sign of respect. Remembrance Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of November each year - which will be this weekend - to remember the sacrifices of the so-called Great War but also the Second World War as well as sacrifices made by armed forces in wars since since.

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Poppies are worn as a symbol of remembrance and respect and this November 12, wreaths of poppies will be laid on war memorials around the region. Here is a round-up of events taking place locally - with more to come - where people can go to pay their respects.

Newcastle

Sunday, November 12

The Remembrance Day parade will take place in Newcastle between 10am and 12.30pm, according to Newcastle City Council's website, and road closures will be in place. The parade annually leaves the Civic Centre and makes its way to the war memorial at Old Eldon Square for the service of remembrance. In previous years the square has displayed thousands of knitted poppies made by volunteers.

Newcastle road closures for Sunday:

• Sandyford Road - from Civic Centre car park access road to St Mary's Place
• St Mary's Place - for entire length
• Percy Street - for entire length
• Blackett Street - for entire length
• Northumberland Street - from Blackett Street to Northumberland Road
• Northumberland Road - from Northumberland Street to John Dobson Street
• John Dobson Street - from Northumberland Road to St Mary’s Place

Further details have yet to be announced of Sunday's event. Keep an eye out here too of any news of the Remembrance Day Parade of Sail, the annual tribute on the Tyne organised by the Maritime Volunteer Service, which sees a flotilla of boats sail from the Ouseburn at 10.35am for a wreath-laying stop between the Millennium and Tyne Bridges and a two-minute silence at 11am.

Gateshead

Saltwell Park- The Field of Remembrance - the only one of its kind in the North East - is back in the park for the 11th year running, with giant poppies outlined on the field near the DLI Memorial and thousands of crosses formed in rows.

Saturday, November 11

Crookhill and Stargate - Assemble at 10.30am at Crookhill School to walk with classes to the War Memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony and prayers.

Low Fell - A Remembrance Service will begin at 10.45 at the Boer War Memorial on Durham Road, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony.

Sunday, November 12

Gateshead Cenotaph - a service will commence at 10.45am. People are asked to assemble on Prince Consort Road no later than 10.40am. A half-hour service will include a wreath-laying ceremony then a march-past will take place outside the Central Library, where the Mayor, Deputy Mayor of Gateshead and Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear will take the salute.

Birtley - The parade will leave the Birtley Community Centre, Ravensworth Road, around 10.30am for Birtley Cenotaph where there will be a short Remembrance Service at 10.45am then a two-minute silence and a wreath-laying ceremony.

Blaydon - a 10.15am service at St Cuthbert's Church will be followed by a service at the War Memorial at 12noon.

Chopwell - a Remembrance Service and wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph. Assemble 10.45am for an 11am start.

Clara Vale - Assemble at the War Memorial at 10.45am for an 11am start for the wreath-laying ceremony.

Dunston - Assemble at St Nicholas Church at 10am for a service followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial, Dunston at 11am. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Church Hall.

Felling - Assemble at the Garden of Remembrance at 10.45am for a short service and 11am wreath-laying.

Note - if the weather is poor, the service will be held in St Mary's Church, Heworth.

Greenside - the official service will begin at 10.45am at the war memorial, followed by a wreath-laying.

High Spen- a Communion Service at St Patricks Church at 9am will move on to the War Memorial for an Act of Remembrance at 10am.

Kibblesworth - A Remembrance Service and wreath-laying ceremony will begin at 10:45 at the War Memorial, with refreshments provided afterwards in the Millennium Centre, both Grange Terrace.

Marley Hill - Assemble at St Cuthbert's Church, Marley Hill for a Remembrance Service combined with Methodists, at 10.15am for an Act of Remembrance and wreath-laying.

Rowlands Gill - Services will take place at St Barnabas at 10.45am, and Strathmore Road Methodist Church at 10.45am, followed by a Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 12noon.

Ryton - Parish Communion will be held at Holy Cross at 10am, to be followed by an Act of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial at 11am.

Swalwell - There will be a service at the Holy Trinity Church, Hexham Old Road at 9am. This will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at 10am.

Winlaton - A Service of Holy Communion will take place at St Paul's Church at 9.45am, followed by a short wreath-laying service and Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 10.45am.

Whickham - Assemble at the Square, Front Street, at 10.15am then a wreath-laying ceremony will take place at 10.45am at the War Memorial, be followed by a service in St Mary's Church.

North Tyneside

Sunday, November 12

War Memorial, Hawkeys Lane, North Shields – 10.55am

This will follow on from a parade leaves Queen Alexandra Sixth Form College (Hawkey's Lane Campus) at 10.35am

War Memorial, The Links, Whitley Bay - 2.55pm

This will follow on from a parade which leaves what was the Branch office (42 Victoria Terrace, Whitley Bay) at 2.25pm.

Note - there will not be an official event at the Links in the morning due to Royal British Legion branch members and local councillors taking part in events including the North Shields parade.

South Shields

Saturday, November 11

South Shields, 10.30am - Assemble at the Mission to Seafarers in Mill Dam and walk to the Merchant Navy Memorial for a service and wreath-laying.

Monkton Village, 10.40am - Assemble at Lord Nelson pub before marching to the War Memorial in the village for a service and laying of wreaths at 10.55am.

Sunday, November 12

South Shields, 10.15am - Parade will assemble on Beach Road at South Shields Town Hall, where the annual parade will leave at 10.30am and march along Westoe Road to Westoe Cenotaph for a service at 10.55am.

Jarrow, 10.30am - Parade assembles outside Jarrow Town Hall before marching to the War Memorial in Station Street for a service and wreath-laying at 10.55am.

Hebburn, 9.45am - Parade assembles at Hebburn Central before marching to St John’s Church for a service at 10.15am. At 10.40am the parade then marches to Carr Ellison Park for a short service at the War Memorial at 10.55am then to Hebburn Cemetery for a short service at HMS Kelly Grave.

Whitburn, 10.40am - Parade assembles at Whitburn Parish Church before moving to the War Memorial in Whitburn for a 10.55am service and wreath-laying then will march back to Whitburn Parish Church for a service.

Cleadon, 10:50am - Service and wreath-laying at Cleadon Village War Memorial in Front Street.

East Boldon, 10:10am - Parade will assemble at Grey Horse pub, before marching to St George’s Church for a short service at 10.35am then on to the war memorial for a service at 10.55am.

Boldon Colliery, 10.45am - Meet at War Memorial outside Shack Boldon Colliery for service at 11am.

Among those attending at various events will be the leader of South Tyneside Council, Coun Tracey Dixon and The Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Lt General Robin Brims. There will be some temporary road closures and diversions in place during services and parades. For further information see the council’s website here.

Sunderland

Sunday, November 12

Sunderland Remembrance Service and Parade - War Memorial, Burdon Road

People are invited to gather along Burdon Road from 9.30am to watch veterans and members of the armed services take part in the city's parade which will start at 10.40am and will be followed by a service with readings, hymns and a two-minute silence at 11am.

Durham

Saturday, November 11

Durham Cathedral, The Festival of Remembrance - 7.30pm

This moving fund-raising concert remembers those who have given their lives for their country and serving soldiers who put their lives at risk for our liberties today. It is said to have become one of the most iconic and poignant acts of remembrance in the country.

Once again, it will be supported by the Band of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and the Pipes and Drums of 102 Battalion REME. Local performers will take part too and this year it will commemorating 2023 marking the 70-year anniversary of the end of the Korean War, where 24 soldiers of Durham Light Infantry were among the British troops who fought and died in it. Tickets are on sale here, to benefit The Soldiers Charity.

Sunday, November 12

Durham Cathedral, Remembrance Sunday Service - 10.15am to 11.45am

This service will remember those who have given their lives in service of their country and also those who are serving and putting their lives at risk today.

Northumberland

Sunday, November 12

The Cenotaph, Remembrance Day Service, Deuchar Park, Morpeth - 11am

Morpeth Town Council, in partnership with the Royal British Legion, organises this Remembrance Day Service and Parade each year.