IN a poignant act of remembrance Petersfield will fall silent this weekend to pay tribute to the thousands of people who lost their lives serving their country.

Sunday's silent tribute will focus on those who fell during the First World War – the 1914-18 conflict with Germany – the Second World War, and subsequent conflicts all over the world.

Remembrance Sunday will also hold special significance for the family of one of Petersfield's brave soldiers following the withdrawal of British combat troops from war-torn Afghanistan last month.

For full story, see this week's Petersfield Herald.