NRL star Sam Burgess with son Billy, one, and daughter, Poppy, three at Coogee beach

Sam Burgess was enjoying some quality daddy and daughter time on Monday.   The former NRL star took his little girl, Poppy, three, to Coogee beach to cool off in the 30 degree heat on what was a steamy Sydney day.  The 31-year-old stripped off his grey tank top to reveal his formidable muscles as he … Read more

EXC: Still hungover? Poppy appears to be feeling the effects of Rita’s birthday

Poppy Delevingne looked downcast on Wednesday as she was spotted for the first time since attending Rita Ora‘s illegal birthday party at the weekend.  The actress, 34, appeared sheepish as she walked down the London street while chatting on her phone, juggling a bottle of Evian and sporting a pair of £650 Gucci GG wool … Read more

Poppy Delevingne wows in Rollacoaster magazine photoshoot

She stars as Daphne Eltham in the gripping Sky Drama.  And Poppy Delevingne has admitted that ‘all hell broke loose’ in her famous family after she dropped a huge Riviera series three spoiler. The model, 34, has wowed in a new stunning Rollacoaster magazine photoshoot for their autumn/winter 2020 issue. Funny: Poppy Delevingne has admitted that ‘all hell broke loose’ … Read more

Tougher punishments for protesters who damage poppy wreaths and deface memorials

Protesters who damage poppy wreaths and deface memorials will face prison under new sentencing guidelines after Extinction Rebellion activists hijacked Cenotaph on Remembrance Day Ministers looking at tougher punishments for those defacing war monuments Plans could include a three-month jail term if the damage is less than £5,000 But more serious incidents could carry a ten-year … Read more

Moment shameless thief steals poppy collection box

Moment shameless thief steals poppy collection box from butcher’s shop – before waiting to collect his change The thief targeted Alan Nicholson’s butcher shop in West Derby, Merseyside  The masked man stole the charity collection box at 9.30am on Saturday  The shameless thief even waited for his change before leaving the store  Merseyside police confirmed … Read more

Returns on Coventry Building Society’s Poppy Bond hit an all-time low

Haven’t donated to the Poppy Appeal yet? Special Coventry BS savings account gives a portion to charity – but rate is far lower than previous years Coventry Building Society’s latest Poppy Bond pays 0.85% on a three-year term  This is the lowest it has been since This is Money began tracking the rate in 2011  … Read more

PLATELL’S PEOPLE: We will all remember how Boris Johnson poisoned Poppy Day 

Tomorrow, were it not for the lockdown, I would be fastening a poppy to my lapel and heading to church under the wintry sky for one of the most solemn ceremonies in this country’s calendar. Like millions of Britons on Remembrance Sunday, I’d pay homage and give thanks to those who died for us. For … Read more

Royal British Legion is set to lose out on millions of pounds in Poppy Appeal donations due to covid

The Royal British Legion fears millions of pounds in Poppy Appeal donations could be lost across the UK because volunteers cannot do face-to-face collections due to the Covid pandemic. Charles Byrne, director-general of the charity, said lockdown restrictions mean that for the first time in the organisation’s 99-year history, in-person fundraising has been cancelled on the … Read more

Duchess of Cornwall sports a poppy facemask as lays cross at Westminster

The Duchess of Cornwall took over from her step-son Prince Harry today as she joined a moving service at Westminster Abbey’s Field of Remembrance. Each November a member of the Royal Family pays tribute at the sea of crosses on the green in the abbey grounds, organised by The Poppy Factory. Historically, the honour fell … Read more

Victoria Beckham says she is ‘proud’ of husband David’s poppy appeal

He has spoken endearingly about his grandparents ahead of Remembrance Day. And Victoria Beckham has said how ‘proud’ she is of her husband David’s involvement in this year’s poppy appeal, sharing a picture of the former footballer during his visit to see the Chelsea Pensioners. The fashion designer, 46, encouraged her followers to get on board … Read more