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Remembrance Sunday Military Parade road closures in Newcastle - and what time they will be in place

Road closures will be in place for the duration of the Remembrance Sunday Military Parade in Newcastle city centre

Chronicle Live · Nov 10, 2022

Poppy scammers with contactless card machines targeting kind Brits this Remembrance Day

The fraudsters have been spotted claiming to be taking collections for The Royal British Legion, but the charity organisation has warned that its collectors do not use contactless machines to accept money

Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022

The history of a Remembrance Day poppy and why we wear one in November

The red poppy is a symbol and mark of respect to honour those who fought and died in conflicts across the globe. But why do we wear them and what does it mean? Here's what you should know.

Glasgow Live · Nov 10, 2022

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What the Remembrance Day poppy represents and why people wear it in November

With it now being November, many people will be wearing a poppy as a symbol of respect to those who have fought as well as lost their lives in conflicts around the world.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 10, 2022

Bristol Remembrance Day 2022 services and events taking place across the city

Here's a guide of all the key events in the Bristol area

Bristol Post · Nov 10, 2022

Remembrance Day Sunday in Newcastle - military parade and Service of Remembrance to take place in the city

There will be a military parade and Service of Remembrance on Sunday November 13

Chronicle Live · Nov 8, 2022

11 things you may not know about the poppy - including why it's a symbol of Remembrance

Every year, the Poppy Appeal helps to support thousands of serving and ex-serving Armed Forces personnel and their families - here are details about what the poppy symbolises

Chronicle Live · Nov 8, 2022

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RTE Liveline caller criticised for James McClean poppy comments after saying Wigan star should play in Ireland

Adam phoned the radio show after black paint was thrown at the Royal British Legion offices in Dublin last Friday

Irish Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Field of Remembrance opens in Gateshead's Saltwell Park after emotional Royal British Legion service

The Royal British Legion opened one of six national Fields of Remembrance in Saltwell Park this weekend.

Chronicle Live · Nov 5, 2022

Rishi Sunak surprises commuters with brief stint selling poppies in Tube station

The Prime Minister joined the Royal British Legion poppy appeal with Army personnel - holding a tray full of poppies and talking to the public in a brief appearance

Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022

Poppy roundels appear at London Tube stations as appeal kicks off

Poppy roundels, specially wrapped buses and unique station announcements are returning to London’s transport network this week as TfL kicks off the capital’s annual Poppy Appeal.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022

Town's Remembrance Day parade cancelled because the council can't afford to close the road

'This year, unfortunately, we can’t get a road closure order because it was agreed that it was too pricey'

Wales Online · Nov 1, 2022

Remembrance Day Parade in Port Talbot will not be taking place this year after 'shift in the stance of police forces towards security'

Neath Port Talbot Council said the parade would not go ahead after "a national shift in the stance of police forces towards security at parade"

Wales Online · Nov 1, 2022

Remembrance Sunday Poppies won’t contain plastic next year

The change will not impact this year’s poppy appeal

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022

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The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

Akshata Murty meets Royal British Legion fundraisers in first official outing as PM’s wife OLD

The couple, joined by their labrador retriever Nova, were seen helping one another pin red poppies to their clothing

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022

Paper company James Cropper issues massive profit warning over energy costs

The company - which was founded in 1845 in Kendal, Cumbria - has struggled to offset rising costs

Wales Online · Oct 28, 2022

Terminally-ill veteran's dying wish is to support the Poppy Appeal

Patrick McQuiston wants to give something back for the help he has received

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

When is Remembrance Sunday 2022? Date, events and when you can start wearing a poppy?

The Poppy Appeal 2022 started today, Thursday, October 27, which means Remembrance Sunday is coming up very soon. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the annual event

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The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

Royal British Legion launches annual poppy appeal with wall of poppies

Bernard Morgan, a 98-year-old D-Day veteran, is among those to have their stories featured on the wall of poppies in central London.

Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022

Remembrance field is opening at Cardiff Castle to pay tribute to Welsh war heroes

The garden will be a place where people can pay their respects

Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022

"They risk everything to protect us, despite having never met us": Poppy Appeal launch in Greater Manchester

A former Army captain from Stockport has told of the appeal's enduring importance

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2022

Rail strikes: RMT changes date of industrial action to avoid Royal British Legion poppy day clash

The RMT has moved the date of a planned walk-out so it does not clash with the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Day collection. The rail union originally planned strike action for November 3 but has now moved that to November 9. The Legion, which raises millions for armed forces veterans,…

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2022

Rail strikes: RMT changes date of industrial action to avoid Royal British Legion poppy day clash

The RMT has moved the date of a planned walk-out so it does not clash with the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Day collection.

Wales Online · Oct 21, 2022

£1 million Poppy Day fundraiser cancelled because of rail strikes

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch "regrets and apologises for" the disruption rail strikes will cause the Royal British Legion

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

£1 million London Poppy Day fundraiser cancelled due to rail strikes

The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal director Simon O’Leary said the day is “one of the most important days in our annual remembrance calendar”.

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