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Tank takes up post on roundabout again

Tank takes up post on roundabout again

14 December 2014

A former Cold War army vehicle has returned to service on a roundabout after months of restoration work.

Did Christmas football match really happen?

Did Christmas football match really happen?

12 December 2014

It's a symbol of humanity in a relentlessly brutal war - but did the Christmas football match really happen that frosty morning in 1914?

Family speak of loss after Al-Qaeda kill Luke

Family speak of loss after Al-Qaeda kill Luke

08 December 2014

The Kentish family of a British-born journalist, killed by Yemeni Al-Qaeda militants in a failed US rescue bid, have spoken of their loss.

Gentle Luke was telling Yemeni story

Gentle Luke was telling Yemeni story

08 December 2014

The Kent-based step-mother of the American photojournalist killed by Yemani al-Qaeda militants has described a gentle and sweet man.

Former soldier killed three months after wedding

Former soldier killed three months after wedding

05 December 2014

A suicide bomber claimed the life of a former soldier working in Afghanistan just three months after his wedding.

Bodyguard killed in suicide bomb blast

Bodyguard killed in suicide bomb blast

01 December 2014

A former soldier from Kent has been killed in a suicide bomb attack while working as a security guard in Afghanistan.

Bomb disposal team called after shell found

Bomb disposal team called after shell found

29 November 2014

Bomb disposal experts were called in to detonate what was thought to be a World War II shell discovered on farmland.

Veterans calls on supporters for their votes

Veterans calls on supporters for their votes

25 November 2014

People have until midnight to vote for the Royal British Legion Industries, in Aylesford, to win the Big Lottery People’s Millions.

Range workers on strike over staff row

Range workers on strike over staff row

20 November 2014

Walkout today and another next week at Lydd and Hythe.

'Self defence' man not guilty of assault

'Self defence' man not guilty of assault

19 November 2014

A deal man who was accused of assaulting his elderly next-door neighbour has spoken of his relief after being found not guilty last week.

Pupils create handmade ceramic poppy display

Pupils create handmade ceramic poppy display

11 November 2014

A Kent school has created its own poignant display of handmade ceramic poppies, inspired by the installation at the Tower of London.

Hundreds remember fallen at Armistice service

Hundreds remember fallen at Armistice service

11 November 2014

Droves of people attended a service to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice

Work approved for crumbling building

Work approved for crumbling building

10 November 2014

Experts say parts of Preston Hall, in the heart of Aylesford’s Royal British Legion Village, are at risk of crumbling and pose a risk to the public.

'An absolute disgrace' - war memorial vandalised

'An absolute disgrace' - war memorial vandalised

09 November 2014

As the country pays its respects to the war dead, a "mindless idiot" has vandalised a memorial dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Crosses in memory of Island’s dead

Crosses in memory of Island’s dead

09 November 2014

About 1,000 crosses were planted at the Sheerness War Memorial to commemorate Islanders killed in conflicts over the past 100 years.

Kent remembers

Kent remembers

09 November 2014

Young and old gathered in towns and villages across Kent today to remember those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

Kent's Joss sings to remember fallen

Kent's Joss sings to remember fallen

09 November 2014

Soul songstress and former Kent resident Joss Stone paid tribute to the fallen in the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall last night.

Remembering the ultimate sacrifices of fallen soldiers

 Remembering the ultimate sacrifices of fallen soldiers

09 November 2014

People of Deal, Dover and Sandwich have gathered to remember the fallen at Remembrance services across the district today

All Together Now - stars gather for charity war song

All Together Now - stars gather for charity war song

07 November 2014

Folkestone charity for benefit from new record about First World War Christmas truce.

Retired nurse will help dismantle Tower poppy display

Retired nurse will help dismantle Tower poppy display

02 November 2014

A retired nurse will be among volunteers helping to dismantle the vast installation at the Tower of London commemorating the First World War.

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