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Military helicopters spotted over Kent

Military helicopters spotted over Kent

03 December 2015

Chinooks seen flying over a Kent barracks sparked suggestions troops were preparing for Syria action - but the Army has confirmed the real reason.

Syrian airstrikes ‘will not help’

Syrian airstrikes ‘will not help’

03 December 2015

Opinion in Medway on British involvement in Syria was sharply divided as all three MPs voted in favour of the military move last night.

Government wins backing, but two Kent MPs vote against air strikes

Government wins backing, but two Kent MPs vote against air strikes

02 December 2015

Two Kent MPs have voted against military action in Syria but the government has wons backing for air strikes.

Digging the dirt on the phoney peninsula

Digging the dirt on the phoney peninsula

01 December 2015

Nazi bomber crews returned to base congratulating themselves on having destroyed a valuable target - but all was not as it seemed.

Disabled war veteran being evicted by Army

Disabled war veteran being evicted by Army

27 November 2015

A wheelchair-bound war veteran, his wife and baby have been ordered to quit their Army digs... just days before Christmas.

MoD's 'extraordinary stupidity' caused soldier's death

MoD's 'extraordinary stupidity' caused soldier's death

25 November 2015

The partner of a soldier who died during a training exercise in Kent has been awarded compensation after "an extraordinary piece of stupidity" by MoD.

Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack

Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack

25 November 2015

Chancellor George Osborne has revealed new measures to tackle the problems caused on Kent's roads by Operation Stack.

No 1 The Thames back on sale after buyer pulls out

No 1 The Thames back on sale after buyer pulls out

25 November 2015

One of Kent's most unusual properties is back on the market after the latest sale fell through.

Dartford youngster nabs BFI role

Dartford youngster nabs BFI role

25 November 2015

A young woman from Dartford landed a dream work experience placement as a screenwriter at the British Film Institute.

Keep going Steve, PM urges Help for Heroes’ champion

Keep going Steve, PM urges Help for Heroes’ champion

15 November 2015

Help for Heroes fundraiser Steve Craddock has won a special award from the Prime Minister after raising £350,000 for the charity.

Man reunited with stolen family medals

Man reunited with stolen family medals

15 November 2015

Police have returned treasured family medals stolen in a burglary - though some remain missing.

Veteran living in tent outside council office

Veteran living in tent outside council office

13 November 2015

A former paratrooper is living in a tent outside council offices because he says he's been denied priority housing.

Silence branded 'disgrace'... after starting early

Silence branded 'disgrace'... after starting early

11 November 2015

An ex-RAF serviceman has branded a remembrance service a disgrace... after the silence started FOUR MINUTES early.

Gurkhas honour fallen comrades

Gurkhas honour fallen comrades

11 November 2015

Soldiers and officers from one of Kent's Gurkha regiments paid their respects in an Armistice Day service.

Bar's armed forces party night branded disrespectful

Bar's armed forces party night branded disrespectful

11 November 2015

A student who launched a conscientious objection to a bar's military fancy dress event has found himself blocked from the event's Facebook page.

'I’ve been blown up, shot and died three times'

'I’ve been blown up, shot and died three times'

11 November 2015

A former soldier who overcame horrendous injuries and rediscovered happiness through motorsport has gained backing from Coldplay's Chris Martin.

Poppy dress to raise money for veterans

Poppy dress to raise money for veterans

09 November 2015

A dress created for a charity's Remembrance Day window display has inspired a designer to create a wearable version to raise money for veterans.

SAS recruits 'not as tough as you'd think'

SAS recruits 'not as tough as you'd think'

09 November 2015

A former commando appearing on Channel 4's hit TV reality show says he expected the contestants to be fitter.

Kent remembers

Kent remembers

08 November 2015

The county came out in force to honour fallen servicemen and women.

Remembrance services honour war heroes' sacrifice

Remembrance services honour war heroes' sacrifice

07 November 2015

Lest we forget - here's a list of the Dover district's Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services

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