South honours war dead on Remembrance Sunday

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Ciaran Fitzpatrick reports from Remembrance services across the South and Thames Valley.

Tony Green reports from the Duke of York's Military School in Dover.

Two minutes silence has been observed at services across the south as part of the Remembrance Day commemorations.

Veterans and current servicemen and women were joined by members of the public to honour those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

A bugler plays The Last Post in Canterbury
Hundreds gathered for a parade and commemoration on Weymouth seafront

Naval personnel have been training in Portsmouth for weeks in preparation for their role at the cenotaph. Rachel Hepworth went to watch their final rehearsals.

Wreathes were laid at the war memorial in Arborfield
Two minutes silence was held at Dymchurch

Parades have been taking place in cities, towns and villages, including larger events in Portsmouth, Southampton, Oxford, Brighton, Reading, Canterbury and Bournemouth.

Hundreds of Navy personnel, including Royal Marines and nursing staff, took part in the national service and procession at the cenotaph in London.