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Overweight musician dies when sleep disorder blocks airways
23 September 2013A 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
11 September 2013The 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
22 August 2013A 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
14 August 2013More 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
10 August 2013Police are investigating the death of a man at an address in Walmer, Deal.
Funeral today for acclaimed artist
09 August 2013Many 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
07 August 2013Deborah Capon, who has taught at a dance college in Whitstable for 40 years, has died.
Tribute to caring Salvation Army Major
31 July 2013Major 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
26 July 2013The 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
26 July 2013A 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
22 July 2013Canterbury City Council has today announced the death of Seasalter councillor Mike Sharp.
Funeral today for arts pioneer
19 July 2013Tributes 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
18 July 2013Martin 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
08 July 2013A 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
02 July 2013Stunned 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
01 July 2013A 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
21 June 2013Police have called off the search for a missing pensioner after a body was found in woodland this morning.
Former Ashford striker loses battle with motor neurone disease
20 June 2013Tributes have been paid to ex-Ashford and Hythe footballer Mark "Stanno" Stanton who passed away last Friday.
Shock at sudden death of much-loved music fan
06 June 2013Father and rock lover Terry Blyth collapsed at work after suffering an aneurysm, just days after he attended his mother's wedding.
Former school headmistress dies aged 98
04 June 2013The former headmistress of Dover Girls’ Grammar School, Lillian Kay, died yesterday, exactly a month before her 99th birthday.
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