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Mum’s tribute to ‘happy and sporty’ son, 5, killed in quad bike tragedy
26 July 2024A grieving mum whose five-year-old boy was killed in a tragic quad bike accident has paid tribute to her “happy and sporty” son.
Mum's heartbreak as 'kind and caring' son, 26, dies after being hit by car
25 July 2024The devastated mother of a 26-year-old who has died after being hit by a car has described him as “the kindest person you’ll ever meet”.
‘His camera would go everywhere’: Tributes to ‘doting’ photographer who scaled Nelson’s Column
25 July 2024Tributes have been paid to a former award-winning newspaper photographer whose illustrious career spanned several decades.
Family pays tribute to ‘caring’ grandad who died after falling in water
25 July 2024A grandad-of-two died after he suffered an epileptic seizure while walking his dog.
Heartbreak at sudden death of popular cafe owner
24 July 2024A much-loved dad-of-four who “always had a story to tell” has died, leaving his family heartbroken.
‘One of the greats’ - Swimming teacher dies following 38-year career
19 July 2024Tributes have been paid to a well-loved swimming teacher who taught “tens of thousands” of people.
Town mourns loss of man who sold bikes to generations
13 July 2024A shop owner who helped provide and repair bicycles for generations of families in his hometown has died.
“If you can’t get it at Johnson’s, forget it”
10 July 2024Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a shopkeeper who ran a town’s one-stop hardware and ironmongery store for 67 years.
Tributes to the man who brought The Beatles to Kent
28 June 2024A musician who is thought to have brought The Beatles to a Kent seaside town in the 1960s, has died aged 92.
Dad’s heartbreak at death of kind and talented daughter, 16
28 June 2024A dad has told of his heartbreak following the death of his kind, loving and talented gymnast daughter - aged just 16.
Heartbreak at death of much-loved local radio presenter
25 June 2024An “incredibly kind" stalwart radio presenter who entertained tens of thousands throughout Kent has died, aged 50.
War veteran died just days before D-Day 80th anniversary
25 June 2024A D-Day veteran awarded international medals for his bravery died just days before the anniversary of the event that changed the course of history.
Dickensian costumes for funeral of Fagin actor
24 June 2024Mourners attending the funeral of the actor who played Fagin for 40 years are encouraged to wear Dickensian costumes as a fitting tribute.
Family pay tribute to ‘loving and resilient’ tot
20 June 2024More than £6,000 has been raised for a family grieving the loss of their 21-month-old toddler after he suffered a seizure.
Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’
04 June 2024The family of a long-serving ward councillor and town mayor have paid tribute to their dad who was a “man of the community”.
Legendary Italian ice cream parlour owner dies
04 June 2024The death of the former owner of a much-loved seaside Italian ice cream parlour has sparked a flood of affectionate tributes from family and friends.
Fagin actor at town’s Dickens festival for 40 years dies
02 June 2024Tributes have been paid to a popular actor who played one of Dickens's most colourful and well-known characters at festivals for decades.
Husband of Kent horse rider pays tribute to ‘strong, beautiful, phenomenal’ wife
31 May 2024The husband of a professional event rider has paid tribute to his “strong, beautiful and phenomenal” wife following her death in a riding accident.
Circus legend was 'force of nature'
27 May 2024A much-loved boss of a family-run travelling circus which has entertained families across Kent for decades has died.
Tributes paid to beloved market trader with ‘heart of gold’
24 May 2024The family of a well-known trader have paid tribute to her following her death.
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