HUNDREDS of people gathered in Dudley to pay their respects to the heroes of the armed forces at the borough’s Remembrance Sunday parade and service.

Dudley Council organised the event at the war memorial in Ednam Road today (Sunday November 13).

Dudley News: Veterans at the cenotaph in Dudley on Remembrance Sunday. Pic - Dudley CouncilVeterans at the cenotaph in Dudley on Remembrance Sunday. Pic - Dudley Council (Image: Dudley Council)

The Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Sue Greenaway, led the event which included a parade from Top Church to the war memorial, followed by a service.

Dudley News: Servicemen line up in Dudley for the town's Remembrance Sunday parade. Pic - Dudley CouncilServicemen line up in Dudley for the town's Remembrance Sunday parade. Pic - Dudley Council (Image: Dudley Council)

She said: "It was very moving to see so many people gathered in Dudley on this important occasion.

"While laying my wreath I was very moved to think of the sacrifices people have made over the years. I am very grateful to everyone who joined me today."