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First World War Centenary

100 years after the start of World War 1, ITV Tyne Tees takes a look at how the Great War affected the North East and North Yorkshire.

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From the football field to the battlefield: the story of West Cornforth Football Club

Across the region projects have been reflecting the impact the war had on communities.

In the village of West Cornforth, in County Durham, the historical society has been reflecting on the impact the war had there by telling the stories of the men in the local football team.

See Kenny Toal's full report here.

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