Central National Memorial Arboretum

Veterans and their families gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum today to pay tribute to nuclear heroes, who have kept the country safe for 70 years.

A lone bugler from The Rifles signalled the start of The Last Post as hundreds gathered at the site.

In total, 8,500 tributes have been planted for the opening remembrance service at the National Memorial Arboretum to commemorate the lives lost in conflict.