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Tributes paid to former England footballer whose home was in East Kent

Tributes paid to former England footballer whose home was in East Kent

05 October 2013

Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Peter Broadbent, the only footballer from East Kent to have played for England, has died at the age of 80.

Tributes after death of Gills legend

Tributes after death of Gills legend

04 October 2013

Gillingham FC legend Ernie Morgan - who holds the record for the highest number of goals scored in a single season - has died aged 86.

Thanksgiving service planned for Lady Pender

Thanksgiving service planned for Lady Pender

02 October 2013

Lady Pender from North Court in Tilmanstone, a former county councillor for Sandwich, has died, aged 70.

Overweight musician dies when sleep disorder blocks airways

Overweight musician dies when sleep disorder blocks airways

23 September 2013

A musician's high BMI contributed to his death after nine years suffering from a disorder that stops people breathing in their sleep, a coroner heard.

"Fun-loving son" killed as he walked home from wedding party

"Fun-loving son" killed as he walked home from wedding party

11 September 2013

The parents of the 20-year-old man killed as he walked home from a friends’ wedding party have spoken of their fun-loving son.

Garage owner Bob had reputation for honesty and quality

Garage owner Bob had reputation for honesty and quality

22 August 2013

A well-known businessman has died at the age of 74, leaving his company in the hands of his son and grandson.

Day of music to celebrate singer's life

Day of music to celebrate singer's life

14 August 2013

More than 200 friends gathered in memory of singer Chris Austin, who died just a day after he was diagnosed with liver cancer.

Man found dead at Walmer home

Man found dead at Walmer home

10 August 2013

Police are investigating the death of a man at an address in Walmer, Deal.

Funeral today for acclaimed artist

Funeral today for acclaimed artist

09 August 2013

Many people in Gravesend would recognise the distinctive work of internationally-known artist Anthony Blackman, without perhaps recognising his name.

Dance teacher dies after sudden heart attack

Dance teacher dies after sudden heart attack

07 August 2013

Deborah Capon, who has taught at a dance college in Whitstable for 40 years, has died.

Tribute to caring Salvation Army Major

Tribute to caring Salvation Army Major

31 July 2013

Major David Ramsay, 59, of Milton Salvation Army, passed away at his home in Hobart Gardens, Sittingbourne on Friday.

Driver who died from alcohol poisoning to donate liver

Driver who died from alcohol poisoning to donate liver

26 July 2013

The liver of a driver who died with an alcohol level "in the fatal range" will be donated to help others.

Mum with terminal cancer dies after wedding dream comes true

Mum with terminal cancer dies after wedding dream comes true

26 July 2013

A young mother who had her dying wish to marry the man she loved come true has died just days after they tied the knot at a hospice.

City councillor dies after short illness

City councillor dies after short illness

22 July 2013

Canterbury City Council has today announced the death of Seasalter councillor Mike Sharp.

Funeral today for arts pioneer

Funeral today for arts pioneer

19 July 2013

Tributes have poured in to the founder of Medway’s Nucleus galleries, who has died aged 85.

Gizmo guitarist Martin Reed dies after year-long cancer battle

Gizmo guitarist Martin Reed dies after year-long cancer battle

18 July 2013

Martin Reed played his final gig just two weeks before his death after doctors told him his tumour was inoperable.

Parade of lorries in funeral tribute to young driver

Parade of lorries in funeral tribute to young driver

08 July 2013

A lorry driver who died at the age of 32 is to be taken to his funeral on the back of a vehicle he used to work on.

Tragedy of popular council worker found dead at home

Tragedy of popular council worker found dead at home

02 July 2013

Stunned council staff have today paid tribute to a popular colleague found dead at home after apparently taking his own life.

Cricket family gathers for Mike Denness service

Cricket family gathers for Mike Denness service

01 July 2013

A service at Canterbury Cathedral today remembered former England and Kent captain Mike Denness, a "damn good player and a fine gentleman".

Body found in hunt for missing man

Body found in hunt for missing man

21 June 2013

Police have called off the search for a missing pensioner after a body was found in woodland this morning.

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