D-Day anniversary remembered in Cramlington

A 11am this morning a ceremony was held at Cramlington War Memorial to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

At the event, which was organised by Cramlington Royal British Legion,  branch committee member Kirsty Kelly gave a short address and John Bell laid a wreath.

Representatives of Cramlington Town Council and members of the public attended the ceremony to pay their respects.

Town Council vice chairman Loraine De Simone said  “It is always a privilege to honour the heroes who sacrificed themselves to protect our freedom.”