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Talented pianist Luther Gorf dies at 103

Talented pianist Luther Gorf dies at 103

15 December 2014

The lifelong Sittingbourne resident once said he believed his longevity was down to his many years as a bachelor.

Tributes pour in for Kentish Lady's captain

Tributes pour in for Kentish Lady's captain

13 December 2014

Tributes have been paid to a popular boat man who tragically died just weeks after retirement.

Marsden feels at home at Homelands

Marsden feels at home at Homelands

11 December 2014

Darren Marsden has pledged his future to Ashford United ahead of what he believes is an important spell in the club's season.

Funeral parlour will cover costs for tragic mum-of-three

Funeral parlour will cover costs for tragic mum-of-three

10 December 2014

A funeral parlour offered to provide a free ceremony for a mum-of-three who died from a brain tumour just months after she was given years to live.

Family speak of loss after Al-Qaeda kill Luke

Family speak of loss after Al-Qaeda kill Luke

08 December 2014

The Kentish family of a British-born journalist, killed by Yemeni Al-Qaeda militants in a failed US rescue bid, have spoken of their loss.

Sudden death of ex-Mayor

Sudden death of ex-Mayor

08 December 2014

A former Mayor of Hythe, Cllr Keren Belcourt, died suddenly at the weekend.

Cadet tragedy memorial day

Cadet tragedy memorial day

06 December 2014

In December of 1951, 24 Chatham cadets were killed in one of Britain’s worst road accidents. The unit is holding a memorial service tomorrow.

Death of pub landlord who played part of Bill Sikes

Death of pub landlord who played part of Bill Sikes

05 December 2014

A publican who became the face of Bill Sikes from Oliver Twist at numerous Rochester Dickens Festival has died.

Town mourns the loss of cherished historian

Town mourns the loss of cherished historian

17 November 2014

The founder of the Faversham Society and well-known town stalwart, Arthur Percival, has died.

Courageous Phil defied odds to see grandson start school

Courageous Phil defied odds to see grandson start school

17 November 2014

Tributes have flooded in for a popular businessman who battled against the odds to see his grandson start school.

Tributes after sudden death of music lover

Tributes after sudden death of music lover

14 November 2014

A nightclub will dedicate an event to music lover Wayne Sauerbach, who collapsed and died suddenly aged 50.

'He came to start a better life - but it didn't work'

'He came to start a better life - but it didn't work'

08 November 2014

The brother of tragic Michael Payne said he came to Kent to start a better life, but was always tormented by daughter Sarah's murder.

Cheapest petrol in the country

Cheapest petrol in the country

07 November 2014

A Kent garage is selling petrol at the cheapest price in the UK, according to the latest figures. Is it one near you?

The night Stardust came to Kent

The night Stardust came to Kent

24 October 2014

Promoter remembers the late Alvin Stardust's "brilliant" performance in Kent.

Veteran councillor and former Canterbury sheriff dies

Veteran councillor and former Canterbury sheriff dies

18 October 2014

A woman who has spent her life at the heart of the Canterbury and Herne Bay community has died at the age of 87.

Cannabis factory worth £200k uncovered

Cannabis factory worth £200k uncovered

11 October 2014

The police helicopter was scrambled to help uncover a large crop of cannabis worth £200,000 hidden in marshland.

Former mayor passes away

Former mayor passes away

07 October 2014

A former mayor and councillor with a passion to help others and increase tolerance in the community has died.

He lived life to the full... town says farewell to Kev

He lived life to the full... town says farewell to Kev

01 October 2014

Hundreds gathered to say goodbye to a big-hearted barber who tragically died in a motorcycle crash near Maidstone.

Medway bids farewell to Dame Peggy Fenner

Medway bids farewell to Dame Peggy Fenner

01 October 2014

Former Medway MP Dame Peggy Fenner has died aged 91

Stalwart photographer Don dies

Stalwart photographer Don dies

29 September 2014

Don Sims was well known in Whitstable for taking pictures at many community events.

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