The sun shone on what was a solemn occasion as Enniskillen came out to remember its war dead. Although there was a big crowd at the War Memorial ...

While the bulk of the event was sombre, Monday’s ceremony concluded with a rousing performance from Cool Choir, whose ...

Camilla, 77, pulled out of an Olympic and Paralympic reception at the Palace and the opening of the Field of Remembrance at ...

The event in particular celebrates the servicemen and women who fought in 1944, marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War’s pivotal year; veterans of D-Day, the Normandy campaign ...

Hundreds gathered at one of Weymouth's most popular tourist attractions to pay their respects this Remembrance weekend ...

Col. John McCrae, described them in the poem “In Flanders Fields.” The organization’s American corollary, the American Legion, also uses the red poppy as its official flower, and has ...

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission honors the memory of fallen members of the former British Empire around the world. In ...

From Lord Patrick, who was shot down over German lines and captured in France in 1918, to Laura Kuenssberg’s grandfather, ...

Legendary British sprint cyclist claimed 166th career victory after confirming his retirement on Saturday; plus six of his ...

The poppy flower has long been associated with veterans and their service, but what does it symbolize and why?

In May, clashes between farmers and brigades sent to destroy their poppy fields resulted in several deaths in northeastern Badakhshan. The Taliban government said it "fully rejects" the UNODC ...

In May, clashes between farmers and brigades sent to destroy their poppy fields resulted in several deaths in northeastern Badakhshan. Following the poppy ban, prices soared for the resin from which ...