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White rival won't hit red poppy sales: Legion

White rival won't hit red poppy sales: Legion

10 November 2017

A growth in peace-promoting white poppies won't dent sales of the traditional red poppy, Kent organisers insist.

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Honour for fallen in battle centenary

Honour for fallen in battle centenary

25 October 2017

Local soldiers who died in a First World War battle will have their names read out in a 100th anniversary service.

Catch a historic Battle for the Skies

Catch a historic Battle for the Skies

23 October 2017

Watch one of the greatest airborne British battles as it is recreated over the skies of the county.

SAS hero's medals and stories sold for £10,000

SAS hero's medals and stories sold for £10,000

17 October 2017

The medals and memories of an SAS hero whose wartime antics have been likened to a Hollywood script have been sold for almost £10,000.

Air Cadets celebrate achievements at presentations

Air Cadets celebrate achievements at presentations

30 September 2017

A showcase of drill skills and pictures of activities enjoyed by youngsters was part of the annual inspection prizegiving of Deal Air Cadets.

Beach sealed off after unexploded 'weapon' found

Beach sealed off after unexploded 'weapon' found

25 September 2017

Unexploded ammunition, believed to be from the Second World War, was discovered on a beach.

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Possible reprieve for closure-threatened legion club

Possible reprieve for closure-threatened legion club

15 September 2017

A Royal British Legion club could be saved from closure after a potential investor and business professional stepped forward.

We salute you

We salute you

13 September 2017

Attention! It’s time to feast on 1940s nostalgia, as the popular Salute to the 40s returns to the Chatham Historic Dockyard.

Let battle commence

Let battle commence

23 August 2017

An annual show which brings battle through the ages to the county marches in this weekend.

Stand honours bravery of two world wars

Stand honours bravery of two world wars

16 August 2017

A commemorative stand has been unveiled to mark 100 years since the opening of a Royal Naval Air Service Aerodrome in Kent

Service to mark century since aerodrome opened

Service to mark century since aerodrome opened

12 August 2017

An event to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of a Kent aerodrome will take place today.

Dunkirk: a survivor's tale

Dunkirk: a survivor's tale

10 August 2017

With Dunkirk still in cinemas, writer Gregory Holyoake gives a intriguing insight into his father's involvement and quiet reflection on the epic event

Take to skies and experience Hurricane challenge

Take to skies and experience Hurricane challenge

04 August 2017

Pilots can get behind the controls of a Hurricane and try their hand at battling the Luftwaffe in the skies above Kent.

Fine body of men and women

Fine body of men and women

30 July 2017

Smartness and splendour were on display at a miltary school's annual Grand Day.

Get knitting to honour fallen hereos

Get knitting to honour fallen hereos

30 July 2017

Councils across Kent are working with the Royal British Legion to create a garden of crocheted poppies.

Services honour memory of Victoria Cross winner

Services honour memory of Victoria Cross winner

30 July 2017

A First World War hero and his sacrifice have been commemorated 100 years after his death.

Documentary raises ship explosion fears

Documentary raises ship explosion fears

29 July 2017

If a sunken WWII bomb ship were to blow up it would be felt 5,000 miles away, a shocking documentary reveals.

Series of bangs heard across town

Series of bangs heard across town

18 July 2017

Residents have reported hearing several loud bangs across towns and villages in Kent this afternoon.

Relive the miracle of Dunkirk

Relive the miracle of Dunkirk

18 July 2017

Immerse yourself in the drama of the Dunkirk evacuation at a pop up exhibition tying in with the summer movie blockbuster.

Crowds pour in for Armed Forces Day

Crowds pour in for Armed Forces Day

28 June 2017

Several hundred people attended Dover’s Armed Forces day ceremony and fun day.

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