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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.
Sadness at death of dedicated preacher after 60 year career
21 May 2024Tributes 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
14 May 2024A health chief who helped manage the response to the Covid pandemic across Medway and Kent has died.
Family pays tribute to ‘kind and happy’ fisherman
09 May 2024The family of a fisherman who lived in a town for his whole life has paid tribute to him following his death.
Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91
07 May 2024A highly-respected veteran socialist and former Labour group leader has died at the age of 91.
Heartbreak after sudden death of restaurant boss
07 May 2024The owner of a restaurant and arts gallery chain has told of his heartbreak after the sudden death of his husband and business partner.
‘It’s such a shame she won’t see return of carnival she loved so much’
30 April 2024Tributes 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’
26 April 2024A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.
Tributes to popular butcher who ran business for nearly 50 years
25 April 2024A town butcher who has run his business for nearly half a century has died at the age of 78.
D-Day hero who dodged enemy shells dies aged 98
22 April 2024A D-Day hero who dodged enemy shells and chronicled the suffering that day has died.
‘We shouldn’t have lost our mum at 44’
23 March 2024A son has spoken of his devastation after learning his mum's death from cancer could have been avoided.
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