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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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Mum’s tribute to ‘happy and sporty’ son, 5, killed in quad bike tragedy

Mum’s tribute to ‘happy and sporty’ son, 5, killed in quad bike tragedy

26 July 2024

A grieving mum whose five-year-old boy was killed in a tragic quad bike accident has paid tribute to her “happy and sporty” son.

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Mum's heartbreak as 'kind and caring' son, 26, dies after being hit by car

Mum's heartbreak as 'kind and caring' son, 26, dies after being hit by car

25 July 2024

The 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”.

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‘His camera would go everywhere’: Tributes to ‘doting’ photographer who scaled Nelson’s Column

‘His camera would go everywhere’: Tributes to ‘doting’ photographer who scaled Nelson’s Column

25 July 2024

Tributes have been paid to a former award-winning newspaper photographer whose illustrious career spanned several decades.

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Family pays tribute to ‘caring’ grandad who died after falling in water

Family pays tribute to ‘caring’ grandad who died after falling in water

25 July 2024

A grandad-of-two died after he suffered an epileptic seizure while walking his dog.

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Heartbreak at sudden death of popular cafe owner

Heartbreak at sudden death of popular cafe owner

24 July 2024

A much-loved dad-of-four who “always had a story to tell” has died, leaving his family heartbroken.

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‘One of the greats’ - Swimming teacher dies following 38-year career

‘One of the greats’ - Swimming teacher dies following 38-year career

19 July 2024

Tributes 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

Town mourns loss of man who sold bikes to generations

13 July 2024

A shop owner who helped provide and repair bicycles for generations of families in his hometown has died.

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“If you can’t get it at Johnson’s, forget it”

“If you can’t get it at Johnson’s, forget it”

10 July 2024

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a shopkeeper who ran a town’s one-stop hardware and ironmongery store for 67 years.

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Tributes to the man who brought The Beatles to Kent

Tributes to the man who brought The Beatles to Kent

28 June 2024

A 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

Dad’s heartbreak at death of kind and talented daughter, 16

28 June 2024

A dad has told of his heartbreak following the death of his kind, loving and talented gymnast daughter - aged just 16.

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