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Remembrance poppies go plastic-free

The Royal British Legion's poppy has a new look

Evening Standard

Royal British Legion gives poppy plastic-free makeover

Remembrance poppy created from renewable sources introduced as 2023 appeal launched

The Guardian - UK

D-Day veterans encouraged to register for 80th anniversary commemorations

The Government has said former soldiers, many of whom are now in their 90s, will be ‘at the heart’ of official events in France and the UK.

The Independent UK

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Ross Kemp says volunteers for poppy appeal are needed this year ‘more than ever’

The former EastEnders actor has links to the army, including a grandfather called Sydney ‘Dick’ Jordan who served in the Second World War.

The Independent UK

Veterans pay tribute to lost comrades on 79th D-Day anniversary

Former servicemen attended the Royal British Legion-organised event at the British Normandy Memorial outside Ver-sur-Mer.

The Independent UK

Remembrance poppies to be made entirely from paper in future

Royal British Legion’s new poppy has 40% smaller carbon footprint and will be recyclable in household waste collections

The Guardian - UK

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First Black Merchant Seamen's War memorial rededicated

A memorial dedicated to Black Merchant Seaman who served and lost their lives during WWII was fitted with a new plaque at a ceremony in Toxteth

Liverpool Echo

War hero gets 160 cards on his 108th birthday thanks to the kindness of strangers

Donald Rose woke on the big day to find 50 cards from complete strangers from across the UK - and after a Royal British Legion appeal, his care home was swamped with another 110 in the following week

Daily Mirror

Royal British Legion is offering veterans and families up to £1,200 to help pay bills

The charity hopes the scheme will help some of the most vulnerable people within the "armed forces community" cope with soaring costs - however, it has decided to cut the amount originally offered due to high demand

Daily Mirror

Warrant issued for man who 'stole poppy collection tins'

The Royal British Legion found Sean Pullen didn't deliver poppy appeal collection tins before resigning, although he claimed he did

Liverpool Echo

No Remembrance Day Parade in Kingswood after disagreement over who is responsible for it

Is it a Royal British Legion event or a civic event?

Bristol Post

Asda branded 'disgusting' after refusing shelter to schoolboy during rainy Poppy Appeal

A young Air Cadet and his friend were turned away from taking cover in Asda after getting caught in bad weather during a Poppy Appeal collection which saw them stood outside for six hours in Coventry

Daily Mirror

King Charles leads nation in remembering war dead for first time as monarch

Charles laid a new poppy wreath at the Cenotaph incorporating a ribbon of his racing colours, with the design a tribute to the ones used by both his late mother and grandfather as the nation falls silent

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Huw Edwards pays tribute to Queen’s ‘service and duty’ during Festival of Remembrance

Royal Albert Hall event was attended by King, Queen Consort, and Prince and Princess of Wales

Daily Mirror

King Charles, Prince William and Kate honour late Queen at Festival of Remembrance

King Charles, Prince William and Kate attended a Royal British Legion service for the Armed Forces. There was a special tribute to the Queen with moving messages from Forces members

The Independent UK

Queen’s service and duty praised at Festival of Remembrance

The King and other members of the royal family attended the event at the Royal Albert Hall.

Daily Mirror

King Charles and senior royals remember the UK's war dead and pay tribute to the Queen

King Charles III and the Queen Consort have joined other senior members of the Royal Family for tonight's Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall

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The Independent UK

William and Kate among royals to attend Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance

It will mark the royal family’s first joint appearance since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

The Independent UK

Royal family to attend Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance

The late Queen considered Remembrance Sunday one of the most significant and important engagements in the royal calendar.

Daily Mirror

Our veterans served their country with pride but are now ill-served by their country

The Royal British Legion reports a 20% increase in applications for cost-of-living grants from former service personnel

Chronicle Live

Newcastle falls silent on Armistice Day to pay respect to our fallen heroes

The city fell silent at 11am to join a nationwide two-minute silence, with members of the public gathering at War Memorials to pay their respects on Armistice Day

Daily Mirror

Remembrance Day: What time is two-minute silence and what is the significance?

Armistice Day is marked every year by all nations of the Commonwealth. Here's what you need to know about the significance of the two-minute silence traditionally held on the day

Chronicle Live

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

Daily Mirror

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

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