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CD boost for Dannyboy Trust

CD boost for Dannyboy Trust

24 March 2014

A charity set up in memory of Sheppey soldier Daniel Holkham has had a boost of £200.

Green light for plans to turn gardens into national memorial

Green light for plans to turn gardens into national memorial

20 March 2014

A £300,000 project to transform gardens at the Royal British Legion Village into a national memorial have been given the go-ahead.

Naval frigate company heading for Chatham

Naval frigate company heading for Chatham

19 March 2014

The company of a naval frigate will arrive in Chatham to help honour one of the town's most iconic vessels.

Medway flying hero who fought the Red Baron remembered - 100 years on

Medway flying hero who fought the Red Baron remembered - 100 years on

17 March 2014

Gillingham flying ace fought the Red Baron in an aerial duel and downed 57 enemy aircraft before coming to a tragic end.

VC soldier’s father backs heroes’ graves campaign

VC soldier’s father backs heroes’ graves campaign

16 March 2014

An Island publican is backing a national campaign to help restore the neglected graves of British war heroes.

Red Arrows return to Folkestone

Red Arrows return to Folkestone

06 March 2014

Flying aces the RAF Red Arrows are due at the Folkestone Airshow.

Pictured: Moment war-time shells found at beach before being blown up

Pictured: Moment war-time shells found at beach before being blown up

05 March 2014

Bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion after four war-time shells washed up on mudflats this morning.

Eighteen world war two unexploded bombs have been found at Sandwich Bay

Eighteen world war two unexploded bombs have been found at Sandwich Bay

05 March 2014

Eighteen World War Two shells were found by two brothers at Sandwich Bay on Monday.

Memento for crewman 70 years on

Memento for crewman 70 years on

26 February 2014

The 70th anniversary of a Lancaster bomber crew man’s first qualifying raid has been marked by the Royal British Legion.

Army range flood fears

Army range flood fears

26 February 2014

Hythe Ranges are at risk of flooding - but the army needs to keep training there.

Sky's the limit for air display

Sky's the limit for air display

24 February 2014

Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancaster Bombers and Typhoon fighters will appear at a huge air display this year.

Defence giant's profits nosedive

Defence giant's profits nosedive

20 February 2014

Europe's leading arms manufacturer says its has given a "solid" performance despite cuts in government spending.

Veteran sues after being denied care for combat spine injuries

Veteran sues after being denied care for combat spine injuries

17 February 2014

An ex-soldier refused an MRI scan and put on an intense training regime after suffering permanent spinal damage is suing the Ministry of Defence.

At last, here’s my Coronation Medal!

At last, here’s my Coronation Medal!

15 February 2014

A former soldier who took part in Queen Elizabeth’s coronation has received a commemorative medal more than 60 years later.

Brompton soldiers help in 200 flood evacuations

Brompton soldiers help in 200 flood evacuations

13 February 2014

Medway may have escaped the floods but local soldiers are playing a vital role at the centre of the crisis.

A fab way to help a good cause

A fab way to help a good cause

15 January 2014

If you’re a fan of the Fab Four – there’s still time to get your hands on a CD featuring Sheppey versions of some of their greatest hits.

Thug finally behind bars... eight years after soldier brawl

Thug finally behind bars... eight years after soldier brawl

08 January 2014

Justice has caught up with a thug who went on the run eight years ago after being charged with a brawl at Kent barracks in which a soldier was kicked.

War vet’s medal found

War vet’s medal found

05 December 2013

A veteran has been reunited with his lost war medal after appealing for help to find it.

Kent shaken by series of explosions

Kent shaken by series of explosions

20 November 2013

People across Kent have reported buildings shaking when a series of large explosions were heard across the county this afternoon.

Tragedy of soldier killed on range

Tragedy of soldier killed on range

13 November 2013

A young soldier killed by a single shot that went through a target in a training exercise died in a tragic accident, an inquest jury has ruled.

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