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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

Remembrance Sunday Poppies won’t contain plastic next year

The change will not impact this year’s poppy appeal

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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Wales Online

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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Manchester Evening News

"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

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

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

£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

£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”.

Chronicle Live

Veterans can get Royal British Legion grant of up to £2400 to help with energy bills

Royal British Legion scheme set to help the UK armed forces families who are struggling with the cost of living

Daily Mirror

Thousands of families can claim new £2,400 cash grant to help pay bills - who is eligible

Charity Royal British Legion is offering £200 a month to help the Armed Forces community - which includes those who have served, or are serving, in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force

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