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Scots silence marks Armistice Day

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Remembrance ceremonies are held across Scotland to mark Armistice Day, the anniversary of the end of World War I.

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UK silence to mark Armistice Day

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Millions of people across the UK are to observe a two-minute silence later to mark Armistice Day.

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PM condemns poppy-burning protest

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

David Cameron urges a “stronger” response to disrespectful public acts after a man was fined £50 for burning poppies at an Armistice Day ceremony.

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Poppy-burning man is found guilty

Monday, March 7th, 2011

A man is found guilty of burning poppies at a protest in west London on Armistice Day.

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Soldier’s mother loses benefits

Friday, November 12th, 2010

The mother of the youngest serving British soldier to be killed in Afghanistan is sent a letter on Armistice Day cancelling her benefits.

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Armistice Day marked around UK

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Millions of people across the country have observed a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day

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Armistice Day to be marked in UK

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Millions of people are expected to observe a two-minute silence at 1100GMT to mark Armistice Day.

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