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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.

Memories of Hillsborough disaster 25 years after tragedy

Memories of Hillsborough disaster 25 years after tragedy

15 April 2014

On the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, a Kent man has relived his memories inside the football stadium where 96 fans died.

Dover mourns year anniversary of Michael Kerr's tragic death

Dover mourns year anniversary of Michael Kerr's tragic death

10 April 2014

Michael Kerr's mother, Pat Coleman, has written a poem in tribute of her son, who was found dead in Capel-le-Ferne on April 10 last year.

Friends and family bid farewell to well-known waterman

Friends and family bid farewell to well-known waterman

20 March 2014

The riverfront in Gravesend marked the perfect location for one of the town’s most well-known watermen to be remembered.

Kent tributes to veteran Labour politician

Kent tributes to veteran Labour politician

14 March 2014

Tributes have been paid in Kent to veteran politician Tony Benn, who was an active supporter of striking miners in the county, after his death at 88.

Drug addict 'Nasty Nick' found 'dead in squat'

Drug addict 'Nasty Nick' found 'dead in squat'

12 March 2014

Tributes have been paid today to Nick 'Nasty' Cotton who was found dead in Gravesend last night.

Shock at death of former news photographer

Shock at death of former news photographer

12 March 2014

Tributes have been paid to former KM Group lensman, Barry Crayford, who died today of a suspected heart attack.

Family's heartbreak after man's grave churned up by digger

Family's heartbreak after man's grave churned up by digger

05 March 2014

A family have been left devastated after council contractors drove a digger over a man's grave - leaving it churned up and covered in tyre marks.

Four-legged guest of honour at funeral

Four-legged guest of honour at funeral

04 March 2014

The beloved horse of a woman who lost her battle with cancer joined mourners at the side of her grave today.

Murdered Michael Kerr would have been 31 yesterday

Murdered Michael Kerr would have been 31 yesterday

03 March 2014

Michael Kerr, who was brutally stabbed in April last year would have reached 31-years-old yesterday.

School head who "abhorred selection" dies

School head who "abhorred selection" dies

17 February 2014

A former head of Homewood School, Tenterden, who laid the foundations for what has become the biggest secondary school in Kent, has died

Hundreds pay respects to Lord Kingsdown at memorial service

Hundreds pay respects to Lord Kingsdown at memorial service

06 February 2014

Dignitaries including John Major and Lord Carrington packed into Canterbury Cathedral today, for a memorial service to the late Lord Kingsdown.

Tributes paid following death of popular 38-year-old

Tributes paid following death of popular 38-year-old

05 February 2014

Friends have spoken warmly of a charity skydiver and darts player who died after collapsing outside his workplace.

Funeral fund appeal for teen who died after crash that also killed cousin

Funeral fund appeal for teen who died after crash that also killed cousin

04 February 2014

Grieving relatives of a teenager killed after a crash that also claimed the life of his cousin have launched a £20,000 appeal to fund his funeral.

Popular former teacher loses cancer fight

Popular former teacher loses cancer fight

27 January 2014

A book of condolence has been opened at Borden Grammar School following the death of former head, Harold Vafeas.

Elderly man dies after falling ill at pub

Elderly man dies after falling ill at pub

24 January 2014

A man in his 80s has died after emergency services were called to a pub over concerns for his health.

Corrie praised over right-to-die debate

Corrie praised over right-to-die debate

22 January 2014

The daughters of a man who campaigned for help to end his own life have praised Coronation Street for raising a similar issue.

Man dies after collapsing at Sainsbury's

Man dies after collapsing at Sainsbury's

21 January 2014

Members of the public have been praised for battling to save the life of a man who suffered a fatal cardiac arrest in a supermarket last night.

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