Tyne Tees Holocaust Memorial Day

Students at Wellfield School performed a song especially written for the occasion, with lyrics by Jewish community members, Agi Gilbert and Marta Joseph.

Smajo Bešo fled the Bosnian genocide aged just eight. He now teaches students about the dangers of hatred and has been invited to take his message to MPs.

Sunderland's Penshaw Monument and Newcastle's Civic Centre will be illuminated. Ceremonies will be streamed online because of the pandemic.