A World War One project is remembering those men who returned from war but later died from their injuries, including a soldier who passed away on Christmas Eve.

Throughout 2018, the 'Cleator Moor WWI project' has been researching local men who died in the conflict.

The group's work is coming to an end but, before the volunteers finish, they want to mark the lives of men who suffered with injuries on their return to Britain.

Dave Farrell, project leader, said: "The project's legacy will be for the people of the town to take the research we have shared and carry on the commemoration of the service and sacrifice of their forefathers for the future.

"The Great War ended on November 11, 1918, but the suffering went on long after."

Private Richard Groves was discharged from the Border Regiment on May 10, 1918, having suffered impairment since entry into the service.

He died of his wounds on December 24, 1918, at home and is buried at St John's Church, Cleator Moor.

His great, great nephew Andrew Prince contacted the Cleator Moor project to find out more about his relative.

Now, in conjunction with the project, Mr Prince will mark the centenary of his relative's death by holding a short service of commemoration and laying a poppy wreath at his grave.

The ceremony will take place at 10am on Monday, December 24 and members of the public are invited to join the family and project volunteers.