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.
Last night during #LightsOut the West Midlands' electricity usage dropped by 55 Megawatts, equivalent to 5 million energy saving lightbulbs
Yesterday people across the region switched their lights off to honour those who fought for our freedom.
As a part of the commemorations people across the Midlands lit a single candle between 22.00 and 23.00 in memory of the war that had meant to end all wars.
In the East Midlands, electricity usage during #LightsOut reduced by 29 megawatts more than usual - That's 2.5 million low energy lightbulbs
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.