Honouring the fallen: Eastbourne's Remembrance Service in pictures

Hundreds of spectators gathered to pay their respects as a procession, including representatives from the military, ex-service personnel, and emergency services, began its journey.

Starting at 10:25am from the Terminus Road precinct, the parade moved along Cornfield Road before finishing at the war memorial, ready for the service.

A separate parade featuring civic dignitaries, including the Mayor of Eastbourne and Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex Violet Hancock, marched from the town hall at 10:30, joining all of the other attendees who were gathered at the war memorial.

There, a thanksgiving service was conducted by Reverend Paul Tabraham, with musical accompaniment from the Eastbourne Citadel Salvation Army Band and the Scottish Pipe Band. The service also observed a two-minute silence. The official wreath-laying ceremony took place at 11am.

Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Margaret Bannister, said: "The annual Service of Remembrance is a chance for our community to come together and ensure the sacrifices of those who have served are never forgotten.

"The service is always well supported, as we remember those who lost their lives in wartime conflict while defending our freedom, as well as those who continue to serve in the Armed Forces today, along with their families and the vital role played by the emergency services."