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Tributes after star footballer found dead at home

Tributes after star footballer found dead at home

14 July 2014

A university student and up-and-coming footballer is believed to have taken her own life after being found dead at home.

Forgotten something? Police van snapped with out-of-date disc

Forgotten something? Police van snapped with out-of-date disc

09 July 2014

A sharp-eyed commuter spotted this police van outside a station with a tax disc more than a month out of date.

Ex-Mayor dies of cancer

Ex-Mayor dies of cancer

23 June 2014

A former Mayor of Tenterden, Phil Carley, has died just four months after being diagnosed with cancer.

Family pays tribute to Brian Macknish

Family pays tribute to Brian Macknish

13 June 2014

The family of a man who helped found the Thames & Medway Canal Association have paid tribute after he died at the age of 82.

Shock as popular hospital secretary dies at work

Shock as popular hospital secretary dies at work

12 June 2014

Hospital staff have been left distraught after a "hugely popular" colleague collapsed and died in front of them.

Mourners say farewell to tragic 'larger-than-life' young mum

Mourners say farewell to tragic 'larger-than-life' young mum

12 June 2014

Scores of people wore pink as they said goodbye to a "crazy, beautiful, larger-than-life" young mum found dead along with her unborn daughter.

'The day I had my crotch grabbed by Rik Mayall'

'The day I had my crotch grabbed by Rik Mayall'

10 June 2014

Kent comedian Bob Mortimer has honoured TV legend Rik Mayall with an unusual tribute.

Hundreds say final farewell to brave cancer victim Reece

Hundreds say final farewell to brave cancer victim Reece

03 June 2014

An inspirational 11-year-old who won hearts and minds across the world with his brave cancer battle has been laid to rest today.

Sir Winston Churchill's daughter Lady Soames dies aged 91

Sir Winston Churchill's daughter Lady Soames dies aged 91

01 June 2014

Westerham born Mary Soames, the last surviving child of Sir Winston Churchill, died at home yesterday following a short illness.

Shock as pregnant mum, 22, found dead on floor

Shock as pregnant mum, 22, found dead on floor

30 May 2014

The family of a young pregnant woman have been left stunned by her mystery death along with her unborn baby while at home with her toddler son.

Maidstone United's 'one arm bandit' passes away

Maidstone United's 'one arm bandit' passes away

22 May 2014

Goalkeeper Bob Jeffrey, who broke his arm in a 1966 cup final and came back on as a striker before setting up the winning goal, has passed away.

Sad tribute after shock death of man on seafront

Sad tribute after shock death of man on seafront

21 May 2014

A family have paid touching tribute to a man who died after collapsing on a seafront on his way to the supermarket.

Taxi driver cleared over teen's death in crash with digger

Taxi driver cleared over teen's death in crash with digger

15 May 2014

A taxi driver has today been acquitted of causing the death of a 13-year-old boy in a crash with a digger on the A2.

Tragic mum loses cancer battle day before wedding

Tragic mum loses cancer battle day before wedding

14 May 2014

A young mother has lost her battle with an aggressive form of cancer - the day before she was due to marry her sweetheart.

Heartbreak as dad-of-two dies after theatre collapse

Heartbreak as dad-of-two dies after theatre collapse

09 May 2014

A woman has told of the agonising moment she had to tell her young children she could not bring their father home after he died suddenly.

Tributes to councillor who served for 45 years

Tributes to councillor who served for 45 years

06 May 2014

Stone Parish Council has led tributes to former councillor and mayoress of Dartford Dulcie Jones, who has died.

"They had to lie on the floor watching him bleed to death"

"They had to lie on the floor watching him bleed to death"

24 April 2014

Those are the words of Phillip Poole, owner of Dover Cycle Centre in Bench Street, who has spoken out about his brother-in-law's brutal death.

Popular Whitstable vet found dead

Popular Whitstable vet found dead

22 April 2014

Roger Baker who opened his practice in the town in 1973 was found on Saturday.

Young mum loses brave cancer battle aged just 24

Young mum loses brave cancer battle aged just 24

16 April 2014

A young woman whose brave battle with a rare form of cancer captured the nation's heart has died.

Wife of cyclist killed in tragedy vows to finish mission

Wife of cyclist killed in tragedy vows to finish mission

16 April 2014

The grieving widow of a cyclist killed during an epic charity ride has pledged to finish the trek in his honour.

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