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Destroyer deployed as Russian warships pass
08 August 2018A Royal Navy destroyer was deployed off the Kent coast to monitor two Russian warships passing through the English Channel.
Warship to sail into Kent
24 July 2018A Royal Navy vessel named after part of the county is to visit its namesake early next year.
Kent Gurkhas to attend royal wedding
28 March 2018The royals have welcomed Kent Gurkhas to the ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding.
First black army officer Walter Tull recommended for Military Cross
23 March 2018One of Britain’s first black footballers and a First World War hero could be awarded a posthumous Military Cross.
Red Arrows crash victim from Kent
21 March 2018The engineer of a Red Arrows jet which crashed at RAF Valley has been identified.
Houses evacuated after grenade found
12 February 2018Bomb disposal experts were called and houses were evacuated following the discovery of a wartime hand grenade.
Homeless man hurled abuse during parade
09 December 2017A man who threatened to headbutt an officer at a Remembrance Day parade has escaped punishment.
Amputee's shot at world's tallest mountain
28 November 2017A former soldier who lost a leg after stepping on a bomb in Afghanistan has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity.
Don't be alarmed - it's just an exercise
23 November 2017People may see a heavy military and police presence as an emergency training drill is carried out.
Concern after warship spotted in Channel
22 November 2017A large and dark silhouette of a warship spotted off the Kent coast sparked concern this afternoon.
War memorial - exhibition today
22 November 2017Plans to honour Commonwealth servicemen are on displays twice this week.
Police allay concerns over public 'training exercise'
21 November 2017Police have allayed concerns over a flurry of unmarked cars and army helicopters in a district of Kent.
Veteran's lost beret found
15 November 2017A veteran who lost his Second World War beret on Remembrance Sunday was thrilled to be reunited with it today following a social media campaign.
Knitting club poppy wreath tribute gets town talking
14 November 2017A series of knitted poppy wreaths located around a Kent town was a secret project carefully created by a knitting group.
Closure plan 'could land MoD in court'
12 November 2017The government could be guilty of a "serious breach of equality duties" if it presses ahead with closing a Kent barracks, an MP's claimed.
Bomb squad called to house
11 November 2017Explosives experts were called to a residential street after a discovery following reports of an assault.
Kent remembers on Armistice Day
11 November 2017People around the county have gathered to remember those who have lost their lives while fighting in battles around the world.
Lest we forget
11 November 2017People will turn out across Kent this weekend to remember the people who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Lest we forget: Remembrance services in Deal, Dover and Sandwich
11 November 2017A range of Remembrance services will pay tribute to the Fallen.
Giant hillside war memorial planned
10 November 2017A consultation for a large memorial for Commonwealth servicemen begins today.
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