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Poppies will be sold for the first time in libraries across Manchester after the council announced a new partnership with The Royal British Legion.

The partnership will run for three years and will be marked by a series of commemorative events taking place across the city, including Remembrance Sunday, Armistice Day and other community events.

The council said the partnership aimed to recognise and honour sacrifices made by the UK's Armed Forces. Crucially, funding will be made available for communities to hold Remembrance events as part of the partnership deal.

An application deadline has been set for October 29, with event organisers urged to apply soon. The council said there would be 'extensive street dress' and installation of lamppost poppies across areas of Manches

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