D-Day will be commemorated across Basildon as a number of events remembering those who served during the 1944 invasion of Normandy.

On Thursday 6 June, beacons will be lit across the borough to mark the historic event.

Beacon lightings will take place at:

• Gloucester Park, Basildon - 8.45pm
• The Paddocks, Laindon - 8.45pm
• Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea - 8.45pm
• Queen Elizabeth II Field, Billericay - 9pm
• Wickford Memorial Park - parade at 8.45pm, followed by the lighting of the beacon at 9:15pm

The events are open to all, find out more information using this link.