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Army barracks records 51 Covid cases
14 January 2021The Ministry of Defence has reported 51 cases of the coronavirus at one of its barracks following mass asymptomatic testing.
Bomb squad called after 'suspected wartime grenade' discovered
07 January 2021A bomb disposal unit were called to a town's park and gardens after a suspected wartime grenade was seen in a river bed.
Soldier returns home to help sister take Covid test
23 December 2020A soldier helped his key worker sister take her coronavirus test while on deployment back in his home town.
Army develops virus killing spray and is using it in Kent
18 December 2020A coronavirus-killing spray developed by the army which kills Covid in 60 seconds is being used by the military in Kent.
Museum's auction bid to honour Rorke's Drift hero
14 December 2020A museum is lining up a huge bid to buy items that belonged to a real-life Victoria Cross recipient portrayed in the classic war film Zulu.
Second World War hero celebrates 100th birthday
10 December 2020A war veteran and retired colonel says he feels lucky to be celebrating his 100th birthday, after many of his comrades died young.
Covid hotspot to get mass testing centre in a club
09 December 2020The Army has been called in to set up a mass coronavirus testing centre in a working men's club in one of Kent's top covid hotspots.
Former soldier gears up for road trip challenge
12 November 2020A veteran will embark on a road trip around the UK’s coastline to raise money for charity and awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder.
War memorials Grade II-listed ahead of Remembrance Day
10 November 2020Seven war memorials across the county have been awarded Grade II-listed status ahead of Remembrance Day and the centenary of the Cenotaph.
82-year-old raises £3.5k for memorial trust in 270km cycle
08 November 2020A pensioner has pulled out all the stops for a war memorial charity.
SAS veteran, 96, to miss Remembrance for first time in 30 years
30 October 2020An SAS veteran who fought behind enemy lines during the Second World War is unable to commemorate a remembrance event due to Covid restrictions.
'People don't expect us to be out selling poppies this year'
29 October 2020Businesses and charities are gearing up for a Remembrance Day like no other amid the Covid-19 restrictions.
Parades cancelled as Remembrance Day moves online
16 October 2020Parades to honour the fallen have been cancelled due to the restrictions of public gatherings caused by coronavirus with plans to move events online.
Military barracks to house people seeking asylum
14 September 2020A military barracks in Kent is to be used to house people seeking asylum, a council has said.
Home-made bird scarers lead to bomb alert at mansion
21 August 2020A bomb disposal squad was called after devices used to scare birds, made from shotgun cartridges and wire, were discovered.
Wartime explosive detonated in field
18 August 2020The moment a Second World War explosive was detonated in a field has been captured on camera.
Kent to mark VJ Day
15 August 2020Acts of remembrance will take place across the county to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
HMS Medway put through paces in Caribbean
11 August 2020Sailors on board a warship named after the Towns have been put through their paces in a series of difficult training exercises with colleagues.
Huge military plane spotted over Kent
06 August 2020Here's why a mammoth aircraft flew low over Kent - sparking fears the plane was going to crash.
War hero's badge found in field
02 August 2020A poignant lapel badge presented to a hero of the Great War has been discovered in a field.
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