HYNDBURN Council's Leader has praised the borough's residents' response to the Remembrance weekend's programme of events.

Cllr Miles Parkinson said he was 'blown away' by their contribution to the opening of Accrington's new Town Square on Saturday and Sunday's ‘Battle’s Over, a Nation’s Tribute’ ecent marking the centenary of the end of World War One.

He said; “What a marvellous weekend it’s been for Hyndburn.

“I’ve been absolutely blown away with our centenary commemoration events and with the massive response to them from our residents and visitors.

From the dedication of the new Town Square in Accrington, to the Accrington Pals and all the fallen of the Borough in the Great War and our part in ‘Battles Over, a Nation’s Tribute’

"All the Remembrance services and parades around the borough were all extremely well attended despite the showery weather.

"The word proud has been on everyone’s lips.

"I’m so proud and so thankful to so many people for all their hard work in staging the events and to the thousands who came along to show their support.

“This was a big weekend for Accrington and the Borough of Hyndburn."