A number of Remembrance events will take place across Chester this weekend.

The city's annual Remembrance Sunday parade will take place on Sunday 8 November, followed by a service at Chester Cathedral.

A parade into the city centre will begin at 9.30am, followed by a service at Chester Cathedral at 10.15am. An Act of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony will then take place in the cathedral gardens.

The event will conclude at 11.10am with an outbound parade and salute in the city centre.

Outside the city centre, Holy Ascension Church on Church Lane will also hold a Remembrance service, beginning with a parade at the church steps at 9.30am.

A church service and wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial will follow.

In Guilden Sutton, St John the Baptist C of E Church will begin its service at 10am on Sunday 8 November, followed by a parade to the War Memorial on Station Lane for 11am.

St Luke's Church in Huntington will also lead a service, starting at 10am. It will be followed by laying of the wreath at the memorial on Highlander Road from 10.50am.

On Wednesday 11 November, Chester Cathedral will hold an Act of Remembrance at its gardens, starting at 10.50am.

Councillor Margaret Parker, Lord Mayor of Chester, said: "The people of Chester have a long and proud tradition of remembrance.

"Our Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day events provide an opportunity for residents of all ages to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our freedoms.

"I look forward to joining veterans, service personnel and members of our community as we come together in remembrance."

To facilitate the Remembrance Sunday parade, temporary road closures will be in place in Chester city centre.

Roads including Northgate Street, St Werburgh Street, Eastgate Street, Foregate Street, St John Street, Bridge Street and Watergate Street will be closed from 4.30pm on Saturday 7 November until 1.30pm on Sunday 8 November.

Additional closures on Northgate Street and Princess Street will be in place between 10am and 12pm, with parking restrictions operating from 5am until 1pm.

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout