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Weather closes Armed Forces Day

Weather closes Armed Forces Day

25 June 2016

Despite a sunny morning, Medway's Armed Forces Day has been forced to shut early because of the weather.

Flags raised in support of armed forces

Flags raised in support of armed forces

25 June 2016

It's Armed Forces Day today so join in the festivities and show them your support.

Ceremony to mark Battle of the Somme centenary

Ceremony to mark Battle of the Somme centenary

23 June 2016

A ceremony is to mark 100 years since the start of one of the most costly battles of the First World War.

Tin hats on as castle relives the 1940s

Tin hats on as castle relives the 1940s

22 June 2016

Take a trip back in time to the Home Front at Hever Castle this weekend.

Why Kent was the subject of the first Ordnance Survey map

Why Kent was the subject of the first Ordnance Survey map

21 June 2016

Ordnance Survey is 225 years old today, and Kent was the very first county the company mapped - this is why.

Armed Forces Day celebrations come to Kent

Armed Forces Day celebrations come to Kent

20 June 2016

Armed Forces Day takes place this Saturday, with celebrations taking place throughout the week running up to the event.

Red Arrows beaten by the weather

Red Arrows beaten by the weather

17 June 2016

This afternoon's Red Arrows display in Kent has been cancelled due to bad weather.

Houses shaken by after series of loud bangs

Houses shaken by after series of loud bangs

07 June 2016

The cause of a series of loud bangs that were heard for several miles and caused houses to shake has been revealed.

Three Kent veterans awarded France's highest honour

Three Kent veterans awarded France's highest honour

27 May 2016

Three Kent D-Day veterans in their 90s have today been awarded the French Legion d'honneur for their part in the largest seaborne invasion in history.

'They're discussing which guillotine to use on me'

'They're discussing which guillotine to use on me'

16 May 2016

The boss of the Kent firm that accidentally left a fake bomb that sparked yesterday's evacuation of Old Trafford has apologised to fans.

Teen pulled from class for wearing charity wristband

Teen pulled from class for wearing charity wristband

16 May 2016

A teenager says he is disgusted after being told to remove his Help for Heroes charity wristband at school because it is classed as jewellery.

Photo find led to soldier’s history being revealed

Photo find led to soldier’s history being revealed

11 May 2016

A history enthusiast has uncovered the story of a First World War soldier after a chance find at an antiques fair.

Bid to support ex-services in community

Bid to support ex-services in community

06 May 2016

A project to help ex-service personnel is coming to Kent thanks to Ministry of Defence funding.

Much ado about the Bard 400 years on

Much ado about the Bard 400 years on

23 April 2016

He penned some of the greatest love stories and most moving tragedies: find out where to see Shakespeare's work in Kent 400 years on.

Beacons to be lit across Kent to mark Queen's 90th

Beacons to be lit across Kent to mark Queen's 90th

21 April 2016

Towns and villages across Kent will join hundreds nationwide this evening lighting beacons in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday.

I wanted a big trip – and this is it

I wanted a big trip – and this is it

11 April 2016

It’s been more than a year in the planning but a former soldier is finally heading off on the adventure of a lifetime while raising money for charity.

Mayhem and death on a residential street - but Medway folk refused to be bowed by Hitler

Mayhem and death on a residential street - but Medway folk refused to be bowed by Hitler

08 April 2016

One of Medway's worst bombings of the Second World War happened 75 years ago today.

£9m project to reveal 'untold' chapter of British Naval History

£9m project to reveal 'untold' chapter of British Naval History

07 April 2016

A £9m project at Chatham’s Historic Dockyard is set to open next month using interactive screens to bring the age of sail to life.

Mystery drawings found in former mental health unit

Mystery drawings found in former mental health unit

03 April 2016

Haunting wartime images have been discovered painted on the walls of a room at a former mental health unit.

Anniversary of massive explosion that killed 109

Anniversary of massive explosion that killed 109

02 April 2016

On April 2, 1916, an explosion at Uplees Gunpowder works killed 109 men and boys - the grandson of one of the victims still has unanswered questions.

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