YOUNG and old alike attended ceremonies in Keighley and across the district today in remembrance of those who have given their lives in conflict.

People turned out in large numbers at events to show their respects to those who had made the ultimate sacrifice.

In Keighley, a parade – comprising civic leaders, representatives from the Royal British Legion, veterans and uniformed groups including cadets and the Scouts – made their way from Russell Street to the Shared Church for a service.

The parade was led by the City of York Pipe Band.

Dignitaries at the event included Keighley town mayor Councillor Luke Maunsell, MP Robbie Moore, Deputy Lord Mayor of Bradford Cllr Matt Edwards and a representative of the West Yorkshire Lieutenancy.

The service was led by the rector of Keighley, the Rev Canon Mike Cansdale, and preacher was the Rev Dr Alastair Kirk.

In his introductory remarks, Canon Cansdale said Remembrance Sunday was an "important and significant" day.

"We have had two years where the the occasion has had to be commemorated on a smaller scale due to the pandemic – it is good to welcome everyone back in person," he told the congregation.

After the service, which included hymns and readings, the parade reconvened and made its way to a packed Town Hall Square.

There were prayers from different faiths, the act of remembrance and the Last Post was sounded – followed by a two-minute silence.

Wreaths were than laid.

Joining the many young cadets and members of the Scout movement present were children representing several schools.

Afterwards, Cllr Maunsell thanked all those who attended the event and everyone involved in its organisation.

He said: "It was amazing to see so many in attendance – including our Scouts, cadets and many more. I was informed it was the largest representation we've had from schools."

In addition to today's commemorations, a number of schools have taken part in other events and activities around remembrance.

On Friday, Armistice Day, pupils at Holy Family School in Keighley created a poppy garden in a poignant act of commemoration.

And at Cullingworth, pupils and staff from both the village primary school and Parkside were amongst those who took part in an Armistice Day service – led by the Rev Anna Lumb – at the war memorial.

Parkside pupils Katie Hannah and Kobe Hall read poems, and Amana Ali laid the school's wreath.