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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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Heartbreak at death of much-loved local radio presenter

Heartbreak at death of much-loved local radio presenter

25 June 2024

An “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

War veteran died just days before D-Day 80th anniversary

25 June 2024

A D-Day veteran awarded international medals for his bravery died just days before the anniversary of the event that changed the course of history.

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Dickensian costumes for funeral of Fagin actor

Dickensian costumes for funeral of Fagin actor

24 June 2024

Mourners attending the funeral of the actor who played Fagin for 40 years are encouraged to wear Dickensian costumes as a fitting tribute.

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Family pay tribute to ‘loving and resilient’ tot

Family pay tribute to ‘loving and resilient’ tot

20 June 2024

More 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’

Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’

04 June 2024

The 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

Legendary Italian ice cream parlour owner dies

04 June 2024

The 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

Fagin actor at town’s Dickens festival for 40 years dies

02 June 2024

Tributes have been paid to a popular actor who played one of Dickens's most colourful and well-known characters at festivals for decades.

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Husband of Kent horse rider pays tribute to ‘strong, beautiful, phenomenal’ wife

Husband of Kent horse rider pays tribute to ‘strong, beautiful, phenomenal’ wife

31 May 2024

The husband of a professional event rider has paid tribute to his “strong, beautiful and phenomenal” wife following her death in a riding accident.

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Circus legend was 'force of nature'

Circus legend was 'force of nature'

27 May 2024

A much-loved boss of a family-run travelling circus which has entertained families across Kent for decades has died.

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Tributes paid to beloved market trader with ‘heart of gold’

Tributes paid to beloved market trader with ‘heart of gold’

24 May 2024

The family of a well-known trader have paid tribute to her following her death.

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Sadness at death of dedicated preacher after 60 year career

Sadness at death of dedicated preacher after 60 year career

21 May 2024

Tributes have been paid to a vicar and Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral who “brought joy to all he met”.

Tributes paid after death of public health chief and former Olympian

Tributes paid after death of public health chief and former Olympian

14 May 2024

A health chief who helped manage the response to the Covid pandemic across Medway and Kent has died.

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Family pays tribute to ‘kind and happy’ fisherman

Family pays tribute to ‘kind and happy’ fisherman

09 May 2024

The family of a fisherman who lived in a town for his whole life has paid tribute to him following his death.

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Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

07 May 2024

A highly-respected veteran socialist and former Labour group leader has died at the age of 91.

Heartbreak after sudden death of restaurant boss

Heartbreak after sudden death of restaurant boss

07 May 2024

The owner of a restaurant and arts gallery chain has told of his heartbreak after the sudden death of his husband and business partner.

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‘It’s such a shame she won’t see return of carnival she loved so much’

‘It’s such a shame she won’t see return of carnival she loved so much’

30 April 2024

Tributes have poured in for a “lovely and caring” lady who put on a town’s parade for 30 years.

Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

26 April 2024

A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.

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