WARRINGTON Town Hall will be flying the flag at half mast this week as a tribute to the lives lost in Paris.

The flag at Bridge Foot cenotaph is also flying at half mast.  

A total of 129 people died in the attacks on bars and restaurants, a concert hall and the Stade de France on Friday night in the French capital. 

Two books of condolence will be available at the Town Hall and Contact Warrington on Horsemarket Street for anyone wishing to pay their respects.

A minute's silence in honour of victims will also be marked across Europe at 11am GMT. 

Warrington Borough Council observed the minute silence led by the Reverend Stephen Kingsnorth. 

The Mayor of Warrington cllr Geoff Settle, Leader of the Council cllr Terry O’Neill, Deputy Leader of the council cllr Mike Hannon, elected members, council employees and representatives from MBS site supplies all attended.