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The details have been released for this year’s Remembrance Day service in Peterlee.

Peterlee Remembrance Day service details announced

Sunderland AFC joins national Poppy Appeal campaign

Hundreds of mourners gathered at South Shields Crematorium on Wednesday, August 3, for the funeral of RAF veteran, John Thomas Gray.

Hundreds gather for the funeral of a Boldon RAF veteran with no family

A South Shields funeral director is appealing for riders to escort John Thomas Gray, an RAF veteran, to South Shields Crematorium. John died aged 91 on August 3 and has no family or friends to attend his funeral.

RAF veteran with no family left set for full military funeral

Allison Cusick (left) and Philippa Bell alongside their post box topper.

Watch as cafe's spectacular VE Day display ensures we never forget

Freddie celebrating his 100th birthday with his great nieces and nephews.

Secret to living to 100 is not getting married says WWII hero Freddie

The graveside ceremony was attended by Graham's uncle, Doug Melton, front. Picture by John Carson.

Soldier remembered 50 years on

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

Veterans with the Royal British Legion on D-Day 75

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Sunderland City Hall

Councillors back Royal British Legion campaign to boost veteran support

Some of Rachel Sawczyn's Remembrance Day creations.

Sunderland nail technician's unique Remembrance creations

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 launch of the 2023 Poppy Appeal in Sunderland.

Poppy Appeal 2023 launches in Sunderland as Remembrance Day approaches

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.

Nearly 11,000 armed forces veterans in Sunderland
Sunderland is home to almost 11,000 military veterans, according to the first detailed survey of ex-forces personnel.
Will Grimond

Gordon Chalk, from Barnes, will be among Red Cross representatives from across the UK representing the charity.

Volunteer chosen to take part in London Remembrance commemorations

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

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

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)

When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact services?

Dogs can take part too.

Poppy Run 5k heading to South Shields for 2022 - and your dog can take part too

(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

Mayor Leanne Kennedy lays the final stone

'Poppy pebbles' tribute to the fallen in shadow of Tommy statue

The postbox topper is encouraging members of the public to remember those who gave their lives while serving their country.

Postbox topper remembering those who died while serving their country

Sunderland veteran and long-serving Poppy Appeal collector Lesleyanne Gardner.

Poppy Appeal collector chosen to launch 2021 drive with Prince Charles
An Army veteran and long-serving fundraiser from Sunderland was given a Royal reception after she was chosen to launch this year’s Poppy Appeal alongside the heir to the throne.
Ross Robertson

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

Maureen Wallwork with her British Empire Medal (BEM) that she received in 2017 for her services to charity.

Washington grandmother honoured by the Queen retires

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

Campaigners secure £9,000 for restoration of historic clock

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

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

The area around the Tommy statue on the Terrace Green is usually used to create a display in honour of Remembrance Day, but the project had to miss this year out due to the pandemic.

Veterans lead 24-hour vigil at Tommy statue

Poppies can be bough at the Bridges in Sunderland for Remembrance Day.

Shopping centre's way to remember the fallen

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

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

Daniel Thomas is taking on a survival challenge for charity.

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

Emotions were high at the memorial for Fusilier Dennis Donnini.

Second World War hero Dennis Donnini remembered 75 years on at memorial garden

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

What do the different colours of poppies mean?

Ricky Christie working at the top of a wind turbine in Germany.

Sunderland veteran on top of world after support group help lands him new job

Remembrance day, and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, is marked in Seaham. Picture by Tom Banks

Armistice 100: Thousands turn out for First World War anniversary Remembrance Da...

Seaham's Remembrance Day service on Terrace Green last year.

Armistice 100: Remembrance Day route rethink as new organiser aims to improve ev...

Judith Monaghan, Hilary Brereton and Reverend Alf Wood alongside the cascade of crocheted poppies at Houghton Methodist Church.

2,000 poppies created for church display ahead of Remembrance Day

Sue Snowdon, Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, unveils the plaque installed as part of the Seaham Field of Remembrance memorial.

Seaham Field of Remembrance unveiled as new memorial to town's lost servicemen a...

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

Station Taxis will keep the vehicle decorated with poppies on the road all year round in support of the Royal British Legion.

Sunderland taxi decorated with poppies in tribute to the work of Royal British L...

From left, Mayor of Sunderland, Councillor Lynda Scanlan, and Mayoral Consort, Mickey Horswill, with regional broadcaster and special guest of the Royal British Legion, Jeff Brown, former Light Infantryman and Poppy Appeal volunteer, Steve Hope, and Branch Chair (Sunderland,) Vince Harris to help promote this year's fundraising efforts.

Mayor of Sunderland hosts Royal British Legion guests as Poppy Appeal approaches

Sunderland student becomes youngest to get key political role

The limited edition poppy.

Chance to snap up special edition Sunderland AFC poppy pins

The dedication of the Royal British Legion Garden of Remembrance at Durham Cathedral.

Field of crosses to be planted in cathedral's Poppy Appeal garden

Mary Reid with Colonel Rutten.

Mary honoured for more than six decades tending German war graves in Sunderland ...

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