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White rival won't hit red poppy sales: Legion
10 November 2017A growth in peace-promoting white poppies won't dent sales of the traditional red poppy, Kent organisers insist.
Honour for fallen in battle centenary
25 October 2017Local soldiers who died in a First World War battle will have their names read out in a 100th anniversary service.
Catch a historic Battle for the Skies
23 October 2017Watch one of the greatest airborne British battles as it is recreated over the skies of the county.
SAS hero's medals and stories sold for £10,000
17 October 2017The medals and memories of an SAS hero whose wartime antics have been likened to a Hollywood script have been sold for almost £10,000.
Air Cadets celebrate achievements at presentations
30 September 2017A showcase of drill skills and pictures of activities enjoyed by youngsters was part of the annual inspection prizegiving of Deal Air Cadets.
Beach sealed off after unexploded 'weapon' found
25 September 2017Unexploded ammunition, believed to be from the Second World War, was discovered on a beach.
Possible reprieve for closure-threatened legion club
15 September 2017A Royal British Legion club could be saved from closure after a potential investor and business professional stepped forward.
We salute you
13 September 2017Attention! It’s time to feast on 1940s nostalgia, as the popular Salute to the 40s returns to the Chatham Historic Dockyard.
Let battle commence
23 August 2017An annual show which brings battle through the ages to the county marches in this weekend.
Stand honours bravery of two world wars
16 August 2017A commemorative stand has been unveiled to mark 100 years since the opening of a Royal Naval Air Service Aerodrome in Kent
Service to mark century since aerodrome opened
12 August 2017An event to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of a Kent aerodrome will take place today.
Dunkirk: a survivor's tale
10 August 2017With Dunkirk still in cinemas, writer Gregory Holyoake gives a intriguing insight into his father's involvement and quiet reflection on the epic event
Take to skies and experience Hurricane challenge
04 August 2017Pilots can get behind the controls of a Hurricane and try their hand at battling the Luftwaffe in the skies above Kent.
Fine body of men and women
30 July 2017Smartness and splendour were on display at a miltary school's annual Grand Day.
Get knitting to honour fallen hereos
30 July 2017Councils across Kent are working with the Royal British Legion to create a garden of crocheted poppies.
Services honour memory of Victoria Cross winner
30 July 2017A First World War hero and his sacrifice have been commemorated 100 years after his death.
Documentary raises ship explosion fears
29 July 2017If a sunken WWII bomb ship were to blow up it would be felt 5,000 miles away, a shocking documentary reveals.
Series of bangs heard across town
18 July 2017Residents have reported hearing several loud bangs across towns and villages in Kent this afternoon.
Relive the miracle of Dunkirk
18 July 2017Immerse yourself in the drama of the Dunkirk evacuation at a pop up exhibition tying in with the summer movie blockbuster.
Crowds pour in for Armed Forces Day
28 June 2017Several hundred people attended Dover’s Armed Forces day ceremony and fun day.
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