Duke of Lancaster's Regiment to be awarded Freedom of Maryport

Duke of Lancaster's Regiment marching in Carlisle Credit: ITV Border

More than a hundred soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment will be parading through Maryport tomorrow to be awarded the freedom of the town.

The parade starts around 11.45am following a private service at St Mary’s Parish Church.

The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment recruits from across the North West of England including Cumbria and the 1st Battalion is currently based at Catterick in North Yorkshire.

Cumbria Police is expecting some traffic disruption in Maryport between 10.45am and 1pm. Officers are advising those coming to watch the parade to turn up early and for drivers to avoid the town.

Additional officers will be on duty to manage road closures and escort the parade.