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Army asked to help ambulance service

Army asked to help ambulance service

04 August 2021

South East Coast Ambulance Trust has asked the army to help as pressure mounts on its 999 service.

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Residents shaken by loud bangs

Residents shaken by loud bangs

29 June 2021

A series of explosions has startled residents in Kent this afternoon and even woke some people up.

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'The day I found top secret documents next to A2'

'The day I found top secret documents next to A2'

29 June 2021

A former civil servant has recalled how he found secret defence documents by the side of a road in Kent.

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'Firms need to employ more ex-military'

'Firms need to employ more ex-military'

26 June 2021

As the county salutes serving and veteran troops for Armed Forces Day, one says companies should not turn their back on the ex-personnel.

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Boy soldier remembered again after lost grave is found

Boy soldier remembered again after lost grave is found

21 June 2021

A boy soldier who signed up aged 15 to serve in the First World War was remembered again after his once lost grave was rededicated.

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Nuclear test veterans' disgust over bravery snub

Nuclear test veterans' disgust over bravery snub

13 June 2021

Kent MPs may be the final hope in a campaign to recognise the sacrifices of servicemen exposed to nuclear explosions.

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Remember war dead from your street

Remember war dead from your street

25 May 2021

People can find out about the war heroes who lived on their street thanks to a new database.

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The Gurkhas - World's most fierce fighters

The Gurkhas - World's most fierce fighters

23 May 2021

Their motto 'Better to die than live a coward' haunts their enemies - but why are Gurkha soldiers so tough?

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How did nuclear fallout affect our soldiers' families?

How did nuclear fallout affect our soldiers' families?

18 May 2021

Wives and children of service veterans involved in Britain's H-bomb tests are invited to take part in a new health study.

Armed Forces charity marks century of veteran support

Armed Forces charity marks century of veteran support

15 May 2021

We look at 100 years of support provided by the Royal British Legion, and how the charity is marking the occasion.

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Oh for another year of National Service!

Oh for another year of National Service!

10 May 2021

A former soldier recalls 'taxi dancers', spicy food and nights out while serving his country in Singapore in the 1950s.

What if Battle of Britain had been lost?

What if Battle of Britain had been lost?

03 May 2021

A top historian has predicted what Kent would likely have faced if the RAF had been defeated in the 1940 Battle of Britain.

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Armed police swoop on estate

Armed police swoop on estate

25 April 2021

Armed police were spotted on a housing estate in the early hours.

Ex-mayor tells of days with the RAF

Ex-mayor tells of days with the RAF

13 April 2021

A former National Serviceman recalls life in a bomb-proof bunker guarding the country against nuclear attack.

'It's been the best birthday ever'

'It's been the best birthday ever'

06 April 2021

A 100-year-old army veteran has raised more than £28,000 for the Help For Heroes charity.

Kent workforce to help build UK's new submarines

Kent workforce to help build UK's new submarines

30 March 2021

A major contract to help build new Royal Navy submarines will see naval work return to a part of Kent for the first time in more than 30 years.

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War veteran who survived shocking conditions dies

War veteran who survived shocking conditions dies

29 March 2021

A veteran who survived one of the Second World War's toughest arenas has died age 97.

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Square-bashing, cook-house duty and comradeship remembered

Square-bashing, cook-house duty and comradeship remembered

14 March 2021

It's more than 60 years since the last National Serviceman received his call-up papers, but those who served still remember it well.

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Bomb disposal unit called to beach

Bomb disposal unit called to beach

14 February 2021

A bomb disposal team was called out after a military device was spotted by eagle-eyed passer beach-goers.

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Ship's crew celebrate year of life on the ocean wave

Ship's crew celebrate year of life on the ocean wave

25 January 2021

One of the navy's newest warships - named after part of Kent - has been celebrating a hugely successful year of duty at sea since entering service.

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