People across the Channel Islands have gathered today to observe a two-minute silence as part of national Armistice Day commemorations.

Channel Islanders commemorate Armistice Day

Lance Corporal Frederick William Dobson and Private Thomas Young, crawled across to No Man's Land under heavy artillery and shell fire, saving 13 lives.

School remembers WW1 heroes who crossed onto No Man's Land to rescue men 

A memorial dedicated to a soldier who was fatally shot as he delivered a message during the First World War has been given Grade II listing.

First World War memorial dedicated to brave soldier given listed status

The region pays tribute to those lost during wars and conflicts.

The East falls silent to mark Armistice Day and remember those lost during wars

Islanders fell silent at 11am to think of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with memorials held in Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark.

Remembrance Sunday marked across the Channel Islands

The tower of Stithians Church is being illuminated with a projection of poppies ahead of Remembrance Day.

Historic church lit up with poppies ahead of Remembrance Day

Jack Smith was inspired by his late great, great grandfathers - who died serving their country in the First World War. 

Schoolboy, 11, produces special Remembrance Day film using his passion for Lego

A service of remembrance for the victims of the IRA Poppy Day terrorist attack has been disrupted in Enniskillen.

Poppy Day terrorist attack memorial 'disrupted by IRA chants'

Undated handout photo issued by Scotty's Little Soldiers of the Duke of Sussex who has told bereaved military children he "understands, perhaps more than most" the weight of losing a parent at a young age. In a letter to young people supported by the charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Harry said it can be "overwhelming and isolating" and acknowledged that remembrance is "not only time to honour the extraordinary sacrifices made by our service members but also to recognise the impact these sacrifices have on families". Issue date: Thursday November 7, 2024.
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In a letter to a charity supporting military families, the Duke of Sussex said Remembrance was also a time to recognise those left behind. 

Harry tells bereaved children he ‘understands’ losing parent at young age

This year marks 80 years since D-Day, with Remembrance Sunday this weekend.

Jedburgh Pipe Band reflect on trip to Normandy ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Arthur Bradley from Crewe fought and survived WW1. His 91 year old son has recently discovered his father's amazing journey in Gallipoli and France

Son uncovers his father's wartime journey in WW1

More than 11,000 knitted and crocheted poppies have been installed at St Mary the Virgin Church in East Preston near Littlehampton.

Thousands of poppies cascade down church tower ahead of Remembrance Sunday

For some of us Remembrance Sunday could include taking a trip to a war memorial.

Remembering the fallen as significance of war memorials examined

Undated handout photo of a 'postbox topper' made by crafting group, Yarn Bomb Hemel Hempstead for Remembrance Day 2023.
Credit: Yarn Bomb Hemel Hempstead

One woman spent more than 50 hours making a postbox topper tribute.

Crafters take over postboxes with poignant Remembrance Day tributes

The service near Benson in Oxfordshire remembered the 8 million horses who died in World War I 

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