The poppy has a long association with Remembrance Day. But how did the distinctive red flower become such a potent symbol of our remembrance of the sacrifices made in past wars? Scarlet corn ...

Some say you should wear your poppy from 31 October. Others say you should wear it in the 11 days leading up to Remembrance Day. Some believe you shouldn't wear one until after bonfire night.

But, with 10 days to go before Remembrance Sunday, the rights and supposed wrongs of poppy-wearing are already at play. A day after he had helped launch this year’s Poppy Appeal, defence ...

The offer, according to the rail operator, is available nationwide and will be extended to volunteers attending Remembrance Sunday and London's Poppy Day events. That being said, it is almost time ...