The poppy became a symbol of remembrance in 1921 when Field Marshal Earl Haig, who commanded British forces during the First World War, was horrified by the lives facing his men after the conflict.

London's West End is set to 'sparkle' with festive Christmas lights across St Martin's Lane, Leicester Square and Piccadilly. The Heart of London Business Alliance has announced the lights will be ...

WITH series nine of Shetland now only hours away, fans of the popular BBC crime drama can finally catch up with DI Ruth Calder and DS Alison "Tosh" McIntosh. The beloved series, which first aired all ...

Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day, honours those who serve “to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life,” reports the Royal British Legion. It adds: “We unite across faiths, cultures ...

Jeremy Clarkson has slammed police for their "inability to crack down on shoplifters" and used his own Oxfordshire pub as an example. According to the former Grand Tour presenter, Mr Clarkson is ...

A 'guilt-stricken' mum fears her baby has been left scarred for life - as she claims a partially dissolved Fairy laundry pod seeped through his babygrow and burned him. Rosie Stewart claims her tot ...

Fernhead Road both ways closed due to roadworks from Kennet Road to Walterton Road. Until 17:00 on 23rd November.