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Poppy appeal returns to normal fundraising as demand for services increases

Scotland’s annual poppy appeal is hoping for a return to normal fundraising activities after a difficult two years due to Covid. Gordon Michie, head of fundraising at Poppyscotland, said that the charity is witnessing an increase in demand for the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 18:16

Hundreds line streets for funeral of D-Day veteran Harry Billinge

Hundreds of people have flooded the streets of a Cornish town to pay their respects to the late D-Day veteran Harry Billinge. The funeral of Mr Billinge, who died earlier this month aged 96, was held on Tuesday. Mr Billinge was 18 when he was one ...

26 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Funeral to take place for D-Day veteran

Mourners will gather to pay their respects for D-Day veteran Harry Billinge as his funeral takes place. Mr Billinge, who died earlier this month aged 96 after a short illness, was just 18 when he was one of the first British soldiers to land on ...

26 Apr 2022 at 03:55

Family of late D-Day veteran Harry Billinge urge well-wishers to be guardians

The family of the late D-Day veteran Harry Billinge is urging those wishing to pay their respects to become guardians of the British Normandy Memorial. Mr Billinge, who died earlier this month aged 96 after a short illness, was just 18 when he ...

25 Apr 2022 at 16:25

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New mascot and logo for Dundalk Tidy Towns

Dundalk Tidy Towns have unveiled their new logo and mascot. Launched by the Municipal Chairperson, Cllr. Maria Doyle, the logo features the Coulter Poppy named after the 19th Century Botanist and Dundalkman Dr. Thomas Coulter. Helen Byrne, ...

08 Mar 2022 at 22:33

Poppy Factory celebrates centenary as veteran praises it for giving him purpose

A military veteran who was suicidal has praised the Poppy Factory, which is celebrating its centenary year, for helping to give him a purpose in life. The charity, established in the aftermath of the First World War, has since grown into ...

04 Mar 2022 at 09:25

Falklands war report kept for 30 years donated to veterans’ charity

A government report on the Falklands War signed by Margaret Thatcher has been donated to a veterans’ charity to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the conflict. A copy of the Falklands Island Review was donated to The Poppy Factory ...

04 Apr 2022 at 15:25

Scotland

End of Falklands War remembered 40 years on with collection of portraits

A collection of portraits of Falklands veterans has been revealed on Tuesday as Scotland marks the 40th anniversary of the war coming to an end. Seven veterans from across Scotland were pictured by Glasgow photographer Wattie Cheung ...

14 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Entertainment

Kerry Katona and Kim Woodburn in line-up for TV cooking show

Kerry Katona, Sam Thompson and Kim Woodburn are among the celebrities who have signed up for a crash course on cooking for a new TV show. Love Island’s Toby Aromolaran, musician Shaun Ryder, presenter Zeze Millz, First Dates ...

16 Feb 2022 at 15:25

Ministers warned action not ‘warm words’ needed to tackle violence against women

Bereaved families and campaigners warned “lessons are not being learned” to deal with violence against women and girls, telling ministers: “Warm words are no longer enough.” They stood in silence in the House of Commons ...

09 Mar 2023 at 15:39

Bereaved families gather to listen to names of women killed in past year

A mother whose daughter was murdered by her ex-boyfriend has said she and her fellow bereaved will not stop demanding action from the Government to save women’s lives. Julie Devey will gather in Parliament on Thursday ...

09 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Sport

Brad Pitt and Daniel Craig among Hollywood stars watching men’s Wimbledon final

Film stars Brad Pitt and Daniel Craig were among those watching from the stands as Novak Djokovic attempted to defend his Wimbledon title against Carlos Alcaraz. Academy Award-winning actor Pitt was in England last ...

16 Jul 2023 at 19:00

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