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Parade to be held in Stanley to mark centenary of Michael Heaviside coming home with Victoria Cross
Tony Kearney
Whistles were blown to start one of the Somme’s bloodiest days… at home the wait for news was torturous
Chris Lloyd
Beamish Museum to commemorate the centenary of the Battle of the Somme
Gavin Engelbrecht
Woman born before outbreak of First World War guest of honour at commemorative event
Gavin Havery
Tanfield Railway to transport visitors back to First World War
Tony Kearney
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Towns in the list below will continue to grow as we build content towards next year's centenary so check back soon.
Barnard Castle
Bedale
Bishop Auckland
Catterick
Chester-le-Street
Consett
Crook
Darlington
Durham
Ferryhill
Harrogate
Hartlepool
Kirk Merrington
Middlesbrough
Newcastle
Newton Aycliffe
Northallerton
Peterlee
Redcar
Ripon
Saltburn
Sedgefield
Shildon
Spennymoor
Stanley
Stockton
Thirsk
Tyne & Wear
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