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WW1 commemorations across the Midlands

Events have been held across the Midlands to mark 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War.

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Hundreds visit Birmingham cathedral for Lights Out

Birmingham cathedral Credit: Katja Ogrin/EMPICS Entertainment

Hundreds of people visited Birmingham Cathedral last night to remember those that died during the First World War.

Lights were turned off across the region as part of a national ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the start of the conflict.

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