THE Bridgwater and District Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal has announced that it raised almost £33,000 in its 2013/14 fundraising year.

Poppy Appeal organiser Bob Leithes said: “It is a fantastic amount.

"A big thank you to all who donated and donated to this essential cause.

“The 2014/15 Poppy Appeal will soon be announced and I hope people give generously to support the sick and needy service personnel that our troubled world creates.”