Observe the minutes silence

At 11 am. That's in 10 minutes time. Give it a rest with feuding and show respect..

Tune in
BBC One and BBC iPlayer, 9pm-10.40pm
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be joined by members of the Royal Family at the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance from the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Hosted by Clare Balding – music artists include British soul legend Mica Paris, popstar Calum Scott, Chelsea Pensioner Colin Thackery, Festival favourite Alfie Boe, singer songwriter Katie Melua, chart-topping DJ-duo Sigma featuring Morgan and 14 year old opera singing sensation Malaki. The Band of HM Royal Marines and The Band of The Royal Airforce Regiment will create awe inspiring displays of military music. This year’s event will commemorate the significant anniversaries of two crucial historical battles. It is eighty years since The Battle of the Atlantic, the longest military campaign of World War II and the seventieth anniversary of the Korean War in which many national servicemen fought and died, with veterans from both wars present in the Hall.

Went up town today and not one poppy seller was about. There is usually a stall in the market plus loads of cadets. Ended up getting one from the Raven. No idea why?

Maybe they were taking part in the parades.

Lots of cadets in Leigh today selling poppies. Respect to them all standing out in the cold for what they honour.