FLORAL tributes are being left across Tynedale following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Areas have been established for people to lay flowers in memory of the Queen, including at the Hexham War Memorial, on Coates Green in Ponteland, at The Glade in Prudhoe, and at Haltwhistle's memorial gardens.
Books of condolence have also been set up at churches and village halls across the district, and at Hexham Library, Ponteland Leisure Centre and Wentworth Leisure Centre.
Hand-knitted toppers have also been placed on postboxes in Bellingham and Prudhoe.
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Services of remembrance and commemoration have been held across the district, with more set to take place this weekend.
Monday, September 19, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
Several Tynedale businesses have stated they will be closed on the day.
The Union Flag has been flying at half-mast over Hexham Abbey following the death of Her Majesty. Flags across the county will be flown at half-mast until 8am on Tuesday (September 20), the day after the State funeral.
Readers of the Hexham Courant have paid tribute to longest-reigning monarch in British history in our online book of condolence.
"Thank you for being the greatest monarch we have ever had," said Dale Thompson.
Jessica Holt added: "I never got chance to meet you, however much I would have liked to.
"But I was lucky enough to have the honour of swearing my allegiance to you and being one of your loyal servants as a police officer.
"God rest your beautiful soul, your Majesty, sleep tight."
Malcolm Wood left this message: "RIP to a wonderful lady that we will never see again.
"God save The Queen."
Alison O'Riordan said: "God bless our beautiful Queen, thank you for your service.
"Rip."
On Sunday (September 18) at 8pm, a minute's silence will be held across the UK to mourn the Queen’s death and reflect on her life and legacy.
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