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Army barracks records 51 Covid cases

Army barracks records 51 Covid cases

14 January 2021

The Ministry of Defence has reported 51 cases of the coronavirus at one of its barracks following mass asymptomatic testing.

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Bomb squad called after 'suspected wartime grenade' discovered

Bomb squad called after 'suspected wartime grenade' discovered

07 January 2021

A 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

Soldier returns home to help sister take Covid test

23 December 2020

A 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

Army develops virus killing spray and is using it in Kent

18 December 2020

A coronavirus-killing spray developed by the army which kills Covid in 60 seconds is being used by the military in Kent.

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Museum's auction bid to honour Rorke's Drift hero

Museum's auction bid to honour Rorke's Drift hero

14 December 2020

A 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.

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Second World War hero celebrates 100th birthday

Second World War hero celebrates 100th birthday

10 December 2020

A 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

Covid hotspot to get mass testing centre in a club

09 December 2020

The 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.

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Former soldier gears up for road trip challenge

Former soldier gears up for road trip challenge

12 November 2020

A 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

War memorials Grade II-listed ahead of Remembrance Day

10 November 2020

Seven 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

82-year-old raises £3.5k for memorial trust in 270km cycle

08 November 2020

A pensioner has pulled out all the stops for a war memorial charity.

SAS veteran, 96, to miss Remembrance for first time in 30 years

SAS veteran, 96, to miss Remembrance for first time in 30 years

30 October 2020

An SAS veteran who fought behind enemy lines during the Second World War is unable to commemorate a remembrance event due to Covid restrictions.

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'People don't expect us to be out selling poppies this year'

'People don't expect us to be out selling poppies this year'

29 October 2020

Businesses and charities are gearing up for a Remembrance Day like no other amid the Covid-19 restrictions.

Parades cancelled as Remembrance Day moves online

Parades cancelled as Remembrance Day moves online

16 October 2020

Parades 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

Military barracks to house people seeking asylum

14 September 2020

A 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

Home-made bird scarers lead to bomb alert at mansion

21 August 2020

A bomb disposal squad was called after devices used to scare birds, made from shotgun cartridges and wire, were discovered.

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Wartime explosive detonated in field

Wartime explosive detonated in field

18 August 2020

The moment a Second World War explosive was detonated in a field has been captured on camera.

Kent to mark VJ Day

Kent to mark VJ Day

15 August 2020

Acts of remembrance will take place across the county to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

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HMS Medway put through paces in Caribbean

HMS Medway put through paces in Caribbean

11 August 2020

Sailors 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

Huge military plane spotted over Kent

06 August 2020

Here's why a mammoth aircraft flew low over Kent - sparking fears the plane was going to crash.

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War hero's badge found in field

War hero's badge found in field

02 August 2020

A poignant lapel badge presented to a hero of the Great War has been discovered in a field.

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