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Is British jihadi who killed US journalist from Kent?

Is British jihadi who killed US journalist from Kent?

21 August 2014

Experts analysing the speech patterns and accent of the jihadi who murdered American journalist James Foley say he could be from Kent.

The SS Richard Montgomery remembered

The SS Richard Montgomery remembered

20 August 2014

Seventy years ago today, the SS Richard Montgomery ran aground off the coast of Sheerness. Bel Austin shares her memories.

Supermarket marks start of war

Supermarket marks start of war

20 August 2014

A Sheerness supermarket has been fundraising for the Royal British Legion to commemorate the beginning of the First World War.

Lancasters wow the crowds at Combined Ops show

Lancasters wow the crowds at Combined Ops show

17 August 2014

They turned out in their thousands to catch a glimpse of Vera and Thumper - the last two flying Lancasters in the world.

Town hosts 2014 county parade in Deal

 Town hosts 2014 county parade in Deal

17 August 2014

Armed service organisations took in the Kent County Parade and church service in Deal yesterday afternoon

War memorial restored to former glory

War memorial restored to former glory

10 August 2014

A memorial has been restored and rededicated as part of a £14,000 project in the centenary year of the First World War.

Help solve Kent's unknown soldier mystery

Help solve Kent's unknown soldier mystery

07 August 2014

Despite months of research, a Kent history group is now appealing for help to identify this Great War soldier ahead of an exhibition this weekend.

Crosses laid to commemorate war dead

Crosses laid to commemorate war dead

06 August 2014

Around 200 people gathered in the dark for a service to record the start of the First World War.

Ash Heritage Group receives funding

Ash Heritage Group receives funding

06 August 2014

A heritage group in Ash has received more than £3,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a project marking the centenary of the First World War.

Commemorations to mark start of First World War

Commemorations to mark start of First World War

04 August 2014

The 100 year anniversary of the start of the First World War will be remembered in Sittingbourne and Sheppey tonight.

Lights go out as Kent commemorates Great War

Lights go out as Kent commemorates Great War

04 August 2014

Lights went out across the county tonight as Kent marked the centenary of the day Britain entered World War One.

Army veteran's Afghan medals stolen

Army veteran's Afghan medals stolen

27 July 2014

Burglars have stolen precious medals belonging to a veteran who fought on the Afghan frontline.

Defence Secretary thanks military for Commonwealth support

Defence Secretary thanks military for Commonwealth support

25 July 2014

The Defence Secretary has thanked troops and police for their support during the Commonwealth Games.

Army blows up fisherman's bombs

Army blows up fisherman's bombs

24 July 2014

Explosives experts were called in to blow up a fisherman's 'souvenirs' - live bombs on his mantelpiece.

Royal Marines heroes at War and Peace Revival

Royal Marines heroes at War and Peace Revival

19 July 2014

Six Royal Marines Commandos are coming to the War and Peace Revival after a 4,000-mile land and sea trek.

Royal Marines entertain thousands at anniversary concert

Royal Marines entertain thousands at anniversary concert

14 July 2014

The Royal Marines have done it again and pulled off an awe-inspiring 25th anniversary concert, entertaining thousands on Walmer Green.

Deal remembers bomb victims

Deal remembers bomb victims

13 July 2014

Twenty-five years ago an IRA bomb ripped through Deal barracks. These are the amazing stories of people present that fateful day in 1989.

Early concert settlers claim best spots

Early concert settlers claim best spots

13 July 2014

Walmer Green is filling up already in anticipation of the Royal Marines concert this afternoon. Get down early and remember to leave the car at home.

Mercury readers get £1 off Royal Marines programme

Mercury readers get £1 off Royal Marines programme

12 July 2014

Remember to tear out your coupons from your East Kent Mercury for a discount on today's programme at the Royal Marines Concert.

A musical salute - with video

A musical salute - with video

09 July 2014

And the band played on... Royal Marines concert to mark the 25th anniversary of the IRA bombing at Deal Barracks.

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