91 m. ago Fury as poppy sellers are fined £90 for parking at Lidl as they collected for Royal British Legion

Around eight Royal British Legion members were issued fines between 27 October to 9 November despite their cars being registered with Lidl in North Hykeham.

Economics

1 hour ago Lidl apologises for fining poppy sellers £90 for parking at supermarket as they collected for Royal British Legion

Around eight Royal British Legion members were issued fines between 27 October to 9 November despite their cars being registered with Lidl in North Hykeham.

Economics

34 h. ago 'We will remember them': Princess of Wales's touching tribute to the fallen at moving Armistice Day service

The Princess of Wales, 43, arrived at the Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this morning.

Politics

43 h. ago Services set to take place around Scotland for Armistice Day

The annual event takes place on November 11.

Politics

3 d. ago Horse breeder near 'racing HQ' baffled by noise complaint over 'constant neighing'

Mandy Young, who lives near Newmarket - known as the 'headquarters' of British horseracing - said the letter from West Suffolk Council had left her 'paranoid'

Politics

3 d. ago British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain

Half of UK public unaware of contribution made by 2.5m British Asian members of armed forces who served in second world warBritish Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war.The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an online archive of Asian veterans’ experiences to raise awareness of the shared histories and sacrifices of Britain’s diverse communities. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago BBC Festival of Remembrance viewers say same thing minutes into Rod Stewart's performance

Sir Rod Stewart opened this year's Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at London's Royal Albert Hall

Events

3 d. ago Rod Stewart leaves BBC viewers distracted minutes into Festival of Remembrance performance

Sir Rod Stewart kicked off this year's Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance with a lively performance

Events

3 d. ago Sir Rod Stewart's performance at Festival of Remembrance leaves BBC viewers divided

Sir Rod Stewart performed at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance on BBC One

Events

6 d. ago Airbnb owner raging after guest's "noisy sheep" complaint costs them five

Owner Holly Thomson was left “gutted” after the review dragged her overall score down, despite the property being clearly advertised as a working farm offering “a taste of farm life.”

Society

7 d. ago Royal British Legion support helps traumatised war hero realise his own bravery

Army veteran Warren Howell has finally taken his medals from his drawer after PTSD left him too traumatised to look at them. The Royal British Legion helped him make the change

Events

1 week ago 'Killjoy' councils spark fury over Bonfire night firework ban in favour of silent rockets

Several councils have told organisers of bonfire night-themed events that fireworks are too noisy and disruptive following a string of complaints as locals dub them 'killjoys'

Events

1 week ago Police probe launched after Royal British Legion volunteers abused by ‘left

ROYAL British Legion volunteers were abused by “left-wing idiots” while they put up Remembrance Day ­poppies in a town. The helpers faced foul-mouthed threats as they attached the symbols and Union Jacks to a lamppost on a roundabout. South Wales Police confirmed they were investigating an alleged public order offence in Penarth, near Cardiff. Mum...

Events

2 w. ago Tony Adams hails Royal British Legion and MWS Poppy Appeal campaign

Adams, 58, has joined forces with both the Royal British Legion and MatchWornShirt (MWS) to help raise more crucial funds for the Poppy Appeal

Politics

2 w. ago Tony Adams hails crucial Arsenal player ahead of Royal British Legion and MatchWornShirt campaign

Tony Adams, 58, has joined forces with both the Royal British Legion and MatchWornShirt (MWS) to help raise more crucial funds for the Poppy Appeal

Sport

2 w. ago Tony Adams names Arsenal player's shirt he's desperate to win in new Poppy Appeal campaign

The legendary former Arsenal captain, now 58, has joined forces with both the Royal British Legion and MatchWornShirt (MWS) to help raise more crucial funds for the Poppy Appeal.

Sport

2 w. ago Poppy push as council signs partnership with Royal British Legion

For the first time, poppies will be sold on behalf of the RBL at libraries city-wide

Politics

2 w. ago Where to buy a poppy? As Royal British Legion launches 2025 poppy appeal

The Royal British Legion's 2025 poppy appeal aims to raise over £50 million to aid UK armed forces members and veterans

Politics

2 w. ago BBC Breakfast guest breaks down in tears as he opens up on post

Steven Ford appeared on the BBC show to mark the start of the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal

Politics

2 w. ago Army veteran breaks down in tears in emotional BBC Breakfast interview

Steven Ford appeared on BBC Breakfast to mark the start of the Royal British Legion's annual Poppy Appeal

Politics