Representatives of Norwegian veterans stationed in Epping Forest during WW2 and the Norwegian Air Force attended a memorial rededication.

Members of the Royal British Legion also attended services held to rededicate the Parish War Memorial and the Norwegian Memorial Stone at St Andrew's Church in North Weald.

Among those attending were Commander Stig Snedvig of the Royal Norwegian Air Force and representatives of Norwegian veterans who had been stationed at North Weald.

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Wreaths were laid at the Parish War Memorial and flowers at the Norwegian Memorial.

Epping Forest Guardian: The rededication at St Andrew's ChurchThe rededication at St Andrew's Church

Speaking at the service, parish council chairman Councillor Alan Buckley said: “The special memorial is held close to all the people in North Weald and the Epping Forest district.”

Both services were organised by North Weald Bassett Parish Council and taken by Reverend Jaimee Summers.