Events and ceremonies have been announced for Armed Forces Week in Stockton.

Celebrations will get underway on Monday, June 24, when a flag-raising ceremony takes place in front of the Municipal Buildings on Church Road at 10.15am.

Mayor of Stockton, Councillor John Gardner, will be joined by members of the British Legion for the ceremony, while bugler Nic Tempest Hall will be present to perform the Last Post.

Stockton High Street will see a host of activities for Armed Forces Day, on Thursday, June 27, between 9.30am and 3pm.

Musical performances will take place across the day by a number of local primary school choirs, wartime singer Janie St John, The Globe Community Choir and The Rhapsody Choir.

A thanksgiving service will take place at 12pm, with music from the Salvation Army.

Vintage military vehicles and equipment will be on display, alongside table-top displays, recruitment from Armed Forces regiments, organisations, and charities, street entertainment from Theatre Illumiere and craft activities for children.

Cllr Gardner said: “Our Armed Forces keep us safe at home and abroad so we must never forget their selfless commitment, endeavour, and sacrifice.

"The events we have planned feel like a fitting salute to those who have served and also those who continue to do so.

“We hope the residents of the borough will take the opportunity to join us for Armed Forces Day to honour all the brave men and women currently serving our country.”