Poppies

The Havant Poppy Appeal has been launched, with a call for residents to get behind the cause once again. Pictured: Mayor of Havant Cllr Peter Wade, second left, poppy appeal organiser for Havant Andy Carter MBE, third left, Alan Mak MP, fourth from right, Rick Standen who is chair of the Havant branch of the Royal British Legion, right, and others at the launch of the Havant Poppy Appeal at Tesco, Havant Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241024-04)

'The Royal British Legion supports us - but now we need your help'

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Fort Nelson hosted the Standing with Giants farewell event for Normandy on Friday 5th April 2024. Over 1,400 giant silhouettes are being transported to Normandy for a D-Day 80th anniversary display. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Biker convoy carrying D-Day 80 silhouettes stops in Portsmouth

Jackie North, 37, decorated her Lincolnshire house in lights to mark Remembrance Day

Couple decorate their home in £8,000 lights for Remembrance Day

Remembrance poppies are undergoing major changes this year. Picture: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images.

Remembrance poppy undergoing major changes

Harvey Aston, left, has made 36 US Portsmouth starts this season - only Shawn Benjamin (39) has made more. Picture: Stuart Martin

Quirke hails ‘massive achievement’ of US Portsmouth winning relegation fight

The new plastic-free poppy (Photo: Royal British Legion)

Royal British Legion announce new plastic-free Remembrance Day poppies

Brett Pitman scores one of his hat-trick goals at Bournemouth Poppies. Picture by Daniel Haswell

Picture gallery – Former Portsmouth star Brett Pitman sets  new AFC Portchester ...

Zack Willett, right, hit a hat-trick in an 8-0 hammering of Bournemouth Poppies. Picture: Sam Stephenson

Zack Willett maintains astonishing Horndean goal record with latest hat-trick

Obi Saidy has rejoined US Portsmouth. Picture by Neil Marshall

Former Portsmouth Academy defender Saidy rejoins US Portsmouth

Chad Field scored twice for Horndean in the FA Vase at Bournemouth Poppies. Picture by Tommy McMillan

‘He’s a big, big, big player for us’ – Chad Field nets twice as five star Hornde...

Moneyfields manager Glenn Turnbull suffered his 'worst' night as a boss at Bournemouth Poppies in the Hampshire Senior Cup. Picture: Paul Collins

‘I give 110 per cent in everything I do for this club, and I expect that to be r...

Louie Martin during his final appearance for Horndean in the 4-0 Wessex League win against Bournemouth Poppies. Picture: Martyn White

Louie Martin made Horndean captain for final appearance before retiring

Oscar Johnston would have missed Saturday's game with Poppies, but is available on Tuesday. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Baffins Milton Rovers aiming to join Horndean and Hamworthy in three-way tie at ...

Cameron Quirke, left, was on target as US Portsmouth claimed a vital Wessex Premier win against Bournemouth Poppies. Picture: Neil Marshall

Mixed emotions for US Portsmouth boss Grice after keeper Kramer’s penalty-saving...

Cameron Scott has only conceded seven goals in 14 Wessex Premier League games this season

The incredible statistics behind Horndean’s start to the Wessex League Premier D...

Horndean can jump into top spot in the Wessex League Premier Division with victory over Blackfield & Langley on Tuesday.

Simon Carter

Dan Bennett celebrates his Fareham Town leveller against Poppies with fans. Picture: Paul Proctor

Versatile Fareham player Bennett close to rare hat-trick of goal, assist and cle...

Joe Johnson scores for US Portsmouth in their 3-3 Wessex League Cup draw with Bournemouth Poppies in late August. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Goals almost guaranteed as US Portsmouth and  Bournemouth Poppies – two clean sh...

Joe Johnson scores US Portsmouth's opening goal against Bournemouth Poppies. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

US Portsmouth suffer Wessex League Cup penalty shoot-out exit – after coming fro...

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How to join in on a doorstep two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday

Here’s how you can show support to the Poppy Appeal this year - and where to buy...

Tom Cain in action for US Portsmouth during Wednesday's FA Vase victory over Bournemouth Poppies. Picture: Martyn White.

US Portsmouth boss Turnbull: I didn’t consider us the FA Vase underdogs against ...

Callum Glen (second left) in action for US Portsmouth during their 3-1 FA Vase win against Bournemouth Poppies. Pic: Martyn White.

US Portsmouth extend amazing run against higher division opponents to equal club...

Horndean boss Michael Birmingham pictured during Saturday's win against Poppies. Picture: Keith Woodland

Horndean boss Birmingham: ‘We’ve got to cut out the gifts to opposing teams’

Tommy Tierney scores on his league debut for Horndean in their win against Poppies. Picture: Keith Woodland

Tierney runs the show as Horndean hit five in opening Wessex Premier victory ove...

Horndean are currently four points clear in second position. Picture: Vernon Nash (190119-060)

Horndean ready for crunch match against rivals Bournemouth in race to seal secon...

Horndean are currently four points clear in second position. Picture: Vernon Nash (190119-060)

Horndean ready for crunch match against rivals Bournemouth in race to seal secon...

Horndean travel to closest rivals Bournemouth knowing a draw will be enough to secure them second position in the Wessex League premier division on Saturday (3pm).

Dave Brawn

Baffins Milton Rovers are in FA Vase action. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Baffins ready for Poppies in the Vase'¦Â Deans expect pressure from Chertsey To...

The Reverend Jenny Gaffin with The Archdeacon of Portsdown Joanne Grenfell. Picture Ian Hargreaves (181007-1_poppies)

WATCH: Emotional service sees Hayling Island church's poppy cascade unveiled

Olly Searle got the winning goal for AFC Portchester. Picture: Neil Marshall

Portchester take top spot'¦Â Fareham charging on

Dara O'Briain

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Visit the open gardens charity event at Swanmore on Saturday and Sunday in aid of The Rowans Hospice and St Barnabas Church.

WHAT'S ON: Your weekly guide to going out '“ Friday, April 27 until Thursday, Ma...

The Wave at Fort Nelson. Picture Ian Hargreaves

GOING OUT: Six great things to do in the next 72 hours, April 14-16, 2018

Video : Poppies at Fort Nelson

Jo Cox

Poppies shouldn't be seen in football as political symbols

Purbrook Poppies

Hussey full of pride as Poppies bloom

AFC Portchester boss Graham Rix Picture: Neil Marshall

Portchester eye Poppies points... Deans due a league win

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