The Royal British Legion broke its London Poppy Day fundraising record by raising more than £1.7m in one day of collections across the capital. Around 4,000 armed forces personnel and civilian volunteers collected donations at stations and other locations, and military bands and choirs performed at more than 20 stations. The money supports serving personnel, veterans and their families.
Amy Leslie, from north London, keeps unopened letters left by her mother Danielle, who died of breast cancer when Amy was six. Danielle and her mother Sylvie set up the breast cancer charity Future Dreams, which now runs a house offering support to people affected by the disease.
A volunteer from Bideford has been named Devon's Local Hero for decades of helping others.
A charity in Leeds that supports children with additional needs has received a £21,000 donation.
