People in Cumbria have been showing their support to the Armed Forces after being inspired by the D-Day events in the county.

In June, residents came to together to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, a pivotal moment in the Second World War that eventually brought about the liberation of Western Europe.

Earlier this week, the Cumbria Freemasons - who played a key role in organising the events across the region - revealed that, since that point, an 'amazing' £4000 has been sent to a local charity.

The Rawthey Project was founded in 2014 following the Home Office review into veterans in the criminal justice system.

A spokesperson from the Freemasons said: "The purpose of the project is to provide peer support to veterans and serving members of the armed forces, emergency services and NHS who are unable to engage with appropriate benevolent support from statutory agencies, mainstream charities, family and friends.

"This donation will help this amazing charity immensely."