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New funeral details for popular former mayor

New funeral details for popular former mayor

30 September 2024

There has been a change to the funeral arrangements of a former councillor.

‘I love you’ – beloved dad’s last words to daughter before tragic cancer death

‘I love you’ – beloved dad’s last words to daughter before tragic cancer death

27 September 2024

A heartbroken daughter told how the last words her “strong and fantastic” dad said to her before he died of cancer were “I love you”.

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Explosion victim 'meant the absolute world to everyone who knew her'

Explosion victim 'meant the absolute world to everyone who knew her'

22 September 2024

Tributes have been paid to a loving mum, wife, sister and nan who died after an explosion at her bungalow.

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Family’s comfort after woman’s tragic choking death

Family’s comfort after woman’s tragic choking death

20 September 2024

A family has shared how they found comfort in organ donation after their loved one died from choking on a marshmallow.

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Former mayor and Labour councillor was a ‘one-off’

Former mayor and Labour councillor was a ‘one-off’

19 September 2024

Tributes have been paid to a former mayor and long-serving Labour councillor who has been described as a “real gentleman” and a “one-off”.

Loved ones gather to remember popular teen killed in tragic accident

Loved ones gather to remember popular teen killed in tragic accident

14 September 2024

The loved ones of an 18-year-old killed in a tragic railway accident have gathered this afternoon to hold a “lovely celebration” of his life.

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Heartbreak as 'larger-than-life' 18-year-old dies in tragic railway accident

Heartbreak as 'larger-than-life' 18-year-old dies in tragic railway accident

13 September 2024

The family of a popular 18-year-old say his death in a tragic accident has “ripped an unfillable hole in our hearts”.

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Tributes paid to former councillor who was ‘pillar of the community’

Tributes paid to former councillor who was ‘pillar of the community’

12 September 2024

Tributes have been paid to a former councillor who represented her community for more than three decades.

Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

08 September 2024

The family of a hardworking and loving dad have been left devastated after he suffered a heart attack and died aged just 46.

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Tributes paid to ‘well-loved and well-respected’ town councillor

Tributes paid to ‘well-loved and well-respected’ town councillor

27 August 2024

Tributes have been paid to a well-known and long-standing councillor who has passed away.

Memorial match to be held in honour of ‘incredible’ mum-of-three

Memorial match to be held in honour of ‘incredible’ mum-of-three

24 August 2024

The family of a mum-of-three who died four months after a rare cancer diagnosis are holding a charity memorial match.

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Parents’ heartbreak after sudden death of ‘happiest little boy’

Parents’ heartbreak after sudden death of ‘happiest little boy’

24 August 2024

A heartbroken couple have told of their “indescribable grief” following the sudden death of their “happy and handsome” two-year-old boy.

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Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

12 August 2024

A well-known musician described as an “amazing character” was killed in a house fire started by an e-scooter.

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Memorial tree for beloved volunteer taken from nursery

Memorial tree for beloved volunteer taken from nursery

12 August 2024

A special tree planted in memory of an 89-year-old volunteer has been stolen from a children’s nursery.

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Tributes to former mayor and teacher ‘who did so much and inspired so many’

Tributes to former mayor and teacher ‘who did so much and inspired so many’

06 August 2024

A popular figure, described as a ‘local legend’ who taught thousands of children and represented his community with distinction has died.

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Much-loved teacher who spent 25 years at same school dies

Much-loved teacher who spent 25 years at same school dies

05 August 2024

A teacher who spent 25 years at the same village junior school has been described as an inspiration to scores of youngsters following her death.

‘His incredible humour lasted until the moment he died’

‘His incredible humour lasted until the moment he died’

03 August 2024

A grandfather-of-six who fought relentlessly to protect Kent’s heritage and founded one of Kent’s longest-running dental practices has died aged 93.

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‘He did more than anyone I’ve ever met’

‘He did more than anyone I’ve ever met’

02 August 2024

A bar manager and charity volunteer has been remembered by loved ones after dying in his sleep aged 55.

Family has ‘no words to describe the pain’ after death of 10-year-old boy

Family has ‘no words to describe the pain’ after death of 10-year-old boy

01 August 2024

A mum says it feels like her heart has been ‘ripped out’ after her caring and loving son died from a seizure.

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Mum’s tragic death after months on NHS waiting list for seizure diagnosis

Mum’s tragic death after months on NHS waiting list for seizure diagnosis

30 July 2024

The heartbroken family of a mum who died suddenly after spending months on an NHS waiting list say she was “let down”.

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