Royal British Legion

National Service reflected in ex-armed service personnel numbers.

Over 6,000 armed forces veterans in South Tyneside Will Grimond

Cadet Lance Corporal Hanlon, Cadets Johnson, Palmer, Graham, Scott, Thomas, Little, Ward, Worsley and Newman, with Cadet Force adult volunteers Sergeant Instructor Thomas, Sergeant Instructor Kyle and Sergeant Instructor Flockton.

Cadets show their support for Poppy Appeal on streets of South Tyneside Debra Fox

War veterans David John Dade (Left) and Ken Sprowles at the launch of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal in central London (photo: Getty Images)

Annual Poppy Appeal is launched across the UK Nigel Booth

Mayor of South Tyneside Cllr Pat Hay, and Mayoress Mrs Jean Copp, with South Shields Royal British Legion branch president Peter Boyack, chairman Anthony Paterson and poppy appeal coordinator Bill Stephenson at South Shields Town Hall.

Mayor officially launches Poppy Appeal 2022 in South Tyneside Ross Robertson

Wreaths lay at the foot of the Cenotaph after the Remembrance Day (getty images)

What you need to know about Remembrance Day Patrick Hollis

UK November train strikes: When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact Sunderland and the Metro? (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Network Rail November rail strikes - new dates Rahmah Ghazali

(L-R) Billy Robinson, vice-chair of the Boldon Colliery Heritage group, George Henderson, chair of the group, Cllr Sandra Duncan, Jarrow and Boldon Community Area Forum chair, Cllr Alison Strike, Secretary of the heritage group and group member Sean Hudson Credit: South Tyneside Council

Home Plans approved for new memorial which will proudly display historic clock Chris Binding

From left: Billy Robinson, vice Chair of the Boldon Colliery Heritage group, George Henderson, group chairman, Cllr Sandra Duncan, CAF chair Alison Strike and group member Sean Hudson.

Historic clock repaired with £9,000 help Tony Gillan

The Mayor of South Tyneside Cllr Pat Hay receives the first poppy from the Royal British Legion South Shields Branch President Peter Boyack, with Mayoress Mrs Jean Copp, Branch Chairman Anthony Paterson, and Branch Secretary George Coser, at South Shields Town Hall.

Poppy Appeal 2021 launches in South Tyneside Ross Robertson

Wayne pictured at the end of his Poppy Run last year when he managed 5k.

Dad's battle to complete charity mission Chris Cordner

Royal British Legion to stop selling poppies in the EU due to red tape following Brexit

Royal British Legion to stop selling poppies in the EU By Isobel Frodsham, PA

The clock previously hung outside Boldon's Royal British Legion building

Campaigners secure £9,000 for restoration of historic clock James Harrison

The Mayor Cllr Norman Dick and Mayoress Mrs Jean Williamson with Royal British Legion President Cllr Peter Boyack.

Royal British Legion members mark 100 years of supporting forces heroes Ross Robertson

Zak Livingstone, 16

Teenager runs 100k to support Poppy Appeal Sam Johnson

Poppy merchandise bought on Amazon or eBay may not be helping charity - how to c... Rhona Shennan

Read This Here’s how to download and print a poppy poster for your window this Remembrance... Alex Nelson

How to join in on a doorstep two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday - and othe... Alex Nelson

Why red poppies are worn for Remembrance season - and what the alternative colou... Alex Nelson

This is why some people wear white poppies to mark Remembrance Day Group Reporter

Remembrance Day: the history of the Poppy Appeal and the Royal British Legion Group Reporter

The Mayor Cllr Norman Dick and Mayoress Jean Williamson with Royal British Legion President Cllr Peter Boyack. NOTE: The picture was taken before the outbreak of Covid-19.

How you can support Armed Forces veterans in South Tyneside Staff reporter

Here’s how to support Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal this year Nigel Booth

Coronavirus restrictions will impact Remembrance Day services - what you need to... Finlay Greig