Drug addict jailed for 18 weeks after stealing three poppy tins
A heroin addict who stole three poppy tins – including one on Remembrance Day – was jailed for 18 weeks today. Jobless John Davis, 29, took the collection boxes from shop counters on three consecutive days. He first struck on November 9 when he was filmed on CCTV swiping a tin from a hardware store…
Remembra this face: CCTV captures thief stealing poppy collection box
Police today released this shocking pictures of a sick thief stealing a poppy collection box. The callous hooded youth can be seen brazenly strolling up to a hardware shop counter which has a Royal British Legion tin chained to it. He quickly cuts the chain and stashes the collection box into the front of his…
Thousands pay respect at Wootton Bassett Remembrance Day parade
Thousands of people braved heavy rain today to pay their respects at a Remembrance Day parade in the patriotic town of Wootton Bassett. The Poppy Day event coincided with a homecoming parade for 200 RAF and army personnel. They were clapped and cheered as they paraded along the famous High Street to the town’s war…
Prince Harry dedicates cross to fallen British troops
Proud Prince Harry dedicated a cross for fallen British troops today at the opening of a Field of Remembrance – the first for those killed in Afghanistan. Up to 35,000 crosses are to be planted in the grounds of Lydiard Park, near the repatriation town of Wootton Bassett, Wilts., to mark those lost in the…
Army Cadets banned from carrying rifles on Remembrance Day parade
Army cadets were up in arms today being banned from carrying rifles on a Remembrance Day parade – amid fears the weapons might ‘upset’ onlookers. The young cadets have proudly marched with rifles for decades and around 100 had spent months fine-tuning the drill where the youngsters would showcase their skills. But the cadets were…
Britain’s longest-serving poppy seller celebrates 66 years collecting
A dedicated great grandmother has been hailed Britain’s longest-serving poppy seller – after rattling her tin for 66 YEARS. Margaret Bracey, 78, sold her first poppy for one penny in 1945 at the age of 12. Since then she has taken to the streets every year without fail, raising thousands of pounds for the Royal…
