Commemoration events took place across Stockport borough today to mark 80 years since the allied landings on D-Day. 

In the town centre, a ceremony took place led by Sam Corley, Bishop of Stockport. Other speakers included Paul Brearley, deputy lieutenant of Greater Manchester, and Stockport Mayor Suzanne Wyatt. 

The three speakers reflected on the sacrifice of veterans, and their role in bringing tyranny to an end. 

Although Stockport's last D-Day survivor has sadly passed away, many other veterans were present, as were the friends and family of some of the area's D-Day veterans. There was also a concurrent service taking place in Normandy, attended by the Normandy Veterans' Association which is run by friends and family of former allied soldiers.

All reflected on the heroism of those service men and women from the borough and beyond. 

And it's not just in Stockport town centre - residents across the borough have marked this special anniversary in different ways. 

Veterans at Cawood House in Brinnington, for example, took part in a fundraising walk, raising money for other veterans. 

Elsewhere, other Stockport residents have taken part in an international art project - an 80-metre knitted model of D-Day. 

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Ceremonies also took place today in Hazel Grove, and elsewhere in the borough. The flag of peace was also raised above Stockport Town Hall.