Gardener praised for Remembrance Day mural drawn in dirt on back of van
A self-employed gardener has received a stream of supportive messages after he drew an intricate mural for Remembrance Day in the dirt on the back of his van.
Armistice Day
Thousands remember the fallen at Armistice Day services around Moray
Thousands of people from around Moray remembered the fallen as they flocked to services to commemorate Armistice Day in towns throughout the region.
English team win rematch against twin town in recreation of 1914 Christmas truce
Amateur footballers from twin towns in England and Germany have played their second remembrance football match, and this time the outfit from Nottingham prevailed.
In Pictures: Poppy power as towns transformed for Armistice Day
Communities across the UK and Ireland have come together in remembrance of all those who died in the armed forces, ahead of Armistice Day on Sunday.
In Video: Watch as poppies fall through the atrium of the Lloyd’s building
A moving memorial to mark the centenary of the Armistice has been held at Lloyd’s of London.
In Video: Falling poppies light show marks Armistice centenary
A tribute to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War has lit up the West Front of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire.
Black Isle residents remember by drawing images of soldiers on Rosemarkie Beach
Residents in the Black Isle are to commemorate the bravery of hundreds of soldiers lost during conflict by drawing more than 450 images on a beach.
Army veteran used family’s war history to inspire fight back from injury
A war veteran who nearly lost his eyesight in Iraq has told how the courage shown by his forefathers during the world wars helped inspire him to pursue a military career.
Military cinemas provided respite for soldiers on the front line
Cinema-going was so popular among troops serving in the trenches in the First World War that thousands regularly packed into bombed-out buildings near the front line to watch the latest films, new research shows.
Crosses laid at Belfast City Hall to commemorate war dead
Crosses have been laid at Belfast City Hall in memory of those killed in the First World War ahead of the centenary of Armistice Day.
The Great War put sporting ‘tragedies’ in their true perspective
They are words you will hear during almost every sporting contest.
Community comes together to mark 100 years since the Armistice
Bridge of Don schoolchildren, volunteers and councillors gathered yesterday to launch a series of events commemorating 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Irish president urges inauguration delay to accommodate Armistice events
Irish President Michael D Higgins has written to the country’s premier requesting his inauguration be delayed to allow people to attend Armistice Day commemorations.
North-east man was among guard of honour for First World War’s Unknown Soldier
A north-east navy man was among the guard of honour that escorted the Unknown Soldier to his final resting place at Westminster Abbey, his daughter has revealed.
Names of war dead to illuminate Scottish Parliament
The names of all those who died serving on behalf of Scotland in the First World War will be projected onto the Scottish Parliament building to mark 100 years since the armistice.
No memorial poppy crosses on veterans graves in Inverness for first time in over 30 years
Veterans’ gravestones at two Inverness cemeteries will be without a memorial poppy cross this Armistice Day for the first time in over 30 years.
First Minister meets organisers of world peace concert for Armistice
Nicola Sturgeon has met the organisers of a concert to be held on Armistice Day which is campaigning for world peace.
Cathedral art to honour Irish First World War victims
An art installation containing thousands of messages in memory of those killed in conflict is set to go on display at Dublin’s St Patrick’s Cathedral to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.
Great grandson of First World War hero helps launch national commemoration
Descendants of four brothers killed in the First World War have helped launch the national commemoration to mark 100 years since the First Armistice.
21,000 knitted poppies donated for church tower cascade
A cascade of more than 21,000 knitted and crocheted poppies has been hung from a church tower to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Poignant Armistice Day events planned across north-east
On November 11, at 11am, people from across the globe people will fall silent to mark the end of the First World War.
Carol Ann Duffy pens poem to mark centenary of Armistice Day
Poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy has penned a poem to mark the centenary of Armistice Day.
Victoria Cross hero ‘owes medal to those who died in First World War’
Victoria Cross hero Johnson Beharry has said he owes his medal to those who sacrificed their lives during the First World War.
Six Scottish beaches involved in Danny Boyle’s Armistice Day commission
Six Scottish beaches have been selected to take part in filmmaker Danny Boyle’s UK-wide event to mark the centenary of the end of World War One.
Impassioned plea to think about veteran’s mental health
An Aberdeen councillor and RAF veteran has made an impassioned plea for citizens to pay greater attention to the mental health of servicemen and women.
Danny Boyle focuses on ‘real heroes rather than fictional ones’
Danny Boyle has announced plans to mark the anniversary of Armistice Day on beaches around Britain as he focuses on “real heroes rather than fictional ones”.
Leaving Bond helps director Boyle focus on Armistice Day project
Danny Boyle says not making the next James Bond film has “certainly helped” with his latest project marking the centenary of Armistice Day.
Film on armistice to be projected on St Magnus Cathedral
St Magnus Cathedral, one of Orkney’s best-known landmarks, is set to become the canvas for a short film as part of events to mark the Armistice of the Great War.
A “forgotten” historic bell discovered inside a church tower needs to summon funds
A historic 230-year-old bell recently discovered inside a Stonehaven church tower needs funding to return it to its former glory.
Highlands commemorate Armistice Day
As the world commemorated Remembrance Day, army personnel laid a new plaque at the famous Commando Memorial in the Highlands to honour those who died in the Falklands conflict.
VIDEO: Memorial ceremonies held across the north-east on Remembrance Sunday
Generations of residents from across the north-east stood side-by-side yesterday to remember the men and women who have fallen in service to their country.
Armistice Day: A round-up of events taking place in the north-east
Communities across the north-east will gather today to pay tribute to those who have died in conflict.