WW1 commemorations across the Midlands
Events have been held across the Midlands to mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War.
Events have been held across the Midlands to mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War.
When the war was finally over there was a huge rejoicing and relief, but hardly any community escaped the horrors of the war.
Britain was a nation gripped by collective grief. Out of that despair the Royal British Legion was created.
Earlier today Callum Watkinson spoke to Andrew Hodson from the organisation.
A harrowing account of life in the trenches during the First World War has been revealed - 100 years since they were first written.
People across the region have switched their lights off and lit candles, to honour those who fought for our freedom.
Our correspondent Steve Clamp has been researching his great grandfather who was fatally injured just days after reaching the front.