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West Country beacons light up to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Beacons have been lit across the West as part of an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

People gathered in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire at 21:15 BST to watch.

“Unless we have those moments, then no-one remembers,” said Colin Brooks from SULA Lightship.

Video journalist: Alex Howick

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