Battle of the Somme: Our region's stories
This week marks 100 years since the start of one of the bloodiest battles of World War One, the Battle of the Somme. We share stories from soldiers from across the south of Scotland Cumbria.
WATCH: The survivors of the Somme
Thousands of men from Cumbria and the south of Scotland fought and died in the Battle of the Somme, 100 years ago this week.
The Border Regiment lost around 1700 men and the Kings Own Scottish Borderers about a thousand.
But there are also some remarkable stories of men who survived against all the odds. Tim Backshall met two grandsons of Somme soldier survivors:
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Lest We Forget: Centenary of the Battle of the Somme
Vigils have been held in the region to mark the 100th anniversary of the battle of the Somme.
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Overnight vigils will mark Somme centenary
Vigils will take place across the region tonight to remember those who fought in the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago.
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Students travel to France to commemorate the Somme
In Tim Backshall's latest blog, pupils from a primary school in Penrith are in France for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.