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Alexander Isak's match-worn shirt has been made available for auction.

Newcastle fans could win amazing memorabilia in RBL Poppy Appeal

A landing craft approaching Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6 1944, a scene that the film Saving Private Ryan re-created.

Watch: D-Day war film streaming for free for limited amount of time

Fish and chips.

Watch: National Fish and Chip Day’s fascinating connection to D-Day

Army Cadets of A Company, Durham Army Cadet Force. Photos by Liam Jackson

Durham Army Cadet Force supports The Royal British Legion Field of Remembrance

The new plastic-free poppy (Photo: Royal British Legion)

Royal British Legion announce new plastic-free Remembrance Day poppies

National Service reflected in ex-armed service personnel numbers.

Over 6,000 armed forces veterans in South Tyneside

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

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

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

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

What you need to know about Remembrance Day

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

(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

Plans approved for new memorial which will proudly display historic clock

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

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

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

Dad's battle to complete charity mission

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
The Royal British Legion will no longer sell poppies in the European Union due to red tape following Brexit, according to reports.
By Isobel Frodsham, PA

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

Campaigners secure £9,000 for restoration of historic clock

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

Zak Livingstone, 16

Teenager runs 100k to support Poppy Appeal

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

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

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

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Daniel Thomas is taking on a survival challenge for charity.

Dad-of-three to put survival skills to the test in castaway challenge

West Boldon residents in the village post office with some of the poppies they created.

UK's best independent post office raises hundreds with poppy display

Chris Ramsey is loving his time on Strictly Come Dancing.

'Its been one of the best things I have ever done' - Chris Ramsey opens up abou...

"In Flanders fields the poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row". Picture: Shutterstock

What do the different colours of poppies mean?

Limited edition South Shields FC poppy badges will be available from the ground from Saturday, November 2.

South Shields FC launch limited edition poppy badges ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Joan Glass and Rebecca Higgins (R) with the East Boldon's giant poppy trail they have organised

Village adorned with giant poppies ahead of Remembrance commemorations

The Mayor Coun Ken Stephenson and Mayor Mrs Cathy Stephenson with Royal British Legion President Peter Boyack and Chairman Peter Frazer.

People across South Tyneside urged to wear their poppy with pride this Armistice...

Remembrance concert to honour heroes of yesteryear in South Shields

The Mayor, Councillor Olive Punchion and Mayoress, Mrs Mary French join the Knit and Natter group as they put the finishing touches to their poppy displays.

Paying tribute to South Tyneside's fallen heroes

Lest we forget.

STEPHEN HEPBURN: Remembrance Day is a day to be proud

Picture by PA

FA moves to avoid poppy ban for England vs Scotland World Cup qualifier

Sad Navy was left out

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