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Tributes to remarkable man who put children first
08 July 2016Tributes have been paid to a man who leaves a lasting legacy of teaching and who touched the lives of generations of youngsters in a Kent town
Dartford FC mourn death of former director
30 June 2016Dartford Football Club are mourning one of their former directors, Dick Mace, who has died at the age of 83.
Sit, watch the world go by and remember Robert
30 June 2016Here's what happens when the community bands together - bin man Robert Wand is remembered at the dedication of his bench, paid for by townsfolk
Tributes to former mayor
30 June 2016Tributes have been paid to popular councillor who died on Monday.
‘If the world was full of people like Hannah you would be in heaven’
27 June 2016A school has renamed a music room in memory of a talented and charismatic teenager who died after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Tributes to former MP
26 June 2016Politicians have been paying their respects to a Kent former Member of Parliament and Cabinet minister who died aged 86 on Saturday.
Tributes paid after death of ex-mayor Tony Gillham
22 June 2016Former Mayor of Dartford Tony Gillham, who has died at the age of 82, has been praised for his service to the community.
Family confirm river tragedy
12 June 2016The family of missing man Nigel Knights have confirmed that a body found in the River Medway last month was him.
Woman dies in town centre
08 June 2016Emergency services were called to a town centre flat after the death of a woman in her 50s.
Dustcarts join procession at popular binman's funeral
03 June 2016A popular dustman and fundraiser who collected bins for over 40 years was given a fitting send-off when rubbish trucks joined his funeral cortege.
Dartford's oldest woman has died
22 May 2016She was born before the First World War and while the Titanic was still being built. But now Elsie Garlinge has died, aged 104.
Shock at death of Sunday League footballer
01 May 2016Ashford Dynamo player Andy Hone's "untimely" passing.
Community champion passes away
21 April 2016Tributes have been paid to a care taker and events organiser described as 'the kindest and most generous person'.
Blackadder actor Daniel Thorndike dies
08 April 2016Death of one of the Thorndike acting dynasty and son of Dr Syn author.
Sanctuary pays tribute to 'lovely' Corbett
31 March 2016An animal rescue centre opened by the late Ronnie Corbett has paid tribute to the comedian.
Talented artist and former MP’s wife dies
31 March 2016Lady Margaret Crouch has died, age 96.
'Few' pilot dies aged 95
30 March 2016A Battle of Britain veteran pilot who met with The Queen at last year's opening of The Wing visitor centre has passed away, aged 95.
Footballer kills himself after money trouble
10 March 2016A talented Kent footballer killed himself after getting into financial difficulties, an inquest heard.
Popular teacher dies after cancer diagnosis
22 February 2016A popular teacher who dedicated 34 years to educating generations of youngsters in Kent has died.
Veteran councillor passes away
19 February 2016A long-standing councillor, former mayor, honorary freeman, Cinque Ports speaker and activist has passed away.
