WAVE of Light events were held across the UK on Tuesday evening (October 17) to remember all babies who have been lost.

October 9-15 marks Baby Loss Awareness Week which has been held for the last 22-years as an opportunity to create a community going through unimaginable loss.

The week is an opportunity to support bereaved parents and families and to unite them with others across the nation to commemorate their babies' lives and lost pregnancies.

It also raises crucial awareness and supports a drive to improve care and support for anyone affected.

At the end of the awareness week, a 'Wave of Light' event is held. 

Families are invited to light a candle at 7pm and let it burn for one hour as a sign of respect and in memory of the babies gone too soon.

Two organised events in north Wales took place at Flint Town Hall and the Town Hall and Centenary Square in Llangollen.

Colours of pink and blue lit up both towns as crowds gathered to pay their respects.

A baby loss memorial service was also held at All Saints Church in Gresford.

Initially, October 15 marked Baby Loss Awareness before a campaign saw the day expanded to a week in 2023. 

The first official Wave of Light service was held in London and has become a recognised tradition on a global level.

If you are struggling with pregnancy and baby loss, visit https://babyloss-awareness.org/support/ to see the support available.