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Heartbreak after man collapses and dies near Sainsbury’s

Heartbreak after man collapses and dies near Sainsbury’s

22 March 2024

A man who died after suffering a heart attack while out in town has been described as “gentle and caring”.

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Man dies in ‘tragic accident’ just two weeks after moving to Australia

Man dies in ‘tragic accident’ just two weeks after moving to Australia

22 March 2024

A family has been left heartbroken after a young man died in a “tragic accident” just two weeks after fulfilling his dream of moving to Australia.

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Dad who dedicated life to music and family dies aged 95

Dad who dedicated life to music and family dies aged 95

17 March 2024

A man who dedicated his life to his family and music, and also helped victims’ families after a terrorist attack in Kent, has died aged 95.

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‘It’s such a huge loss – he was loved by everyone’

‘It’s such a huge loss – he was loved by everyone’

16 March 2024

Lifeboat volunteers say they are struggling to come to terms with the loss of a much-loved crewmate who “touched the hearts of everyone”.

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Tragedy as mum, 33, dies after choking on food while cooking family dinner

Tragedy as mum, 33, dies after choking on food while cooking family dinner

13 March 2024

A “tender and loving” young mum tragically died after choking on food while cooking a family dinner.

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Tributes paid following tragic death of Scouts’ chief

Tributes paid following tragic death of Scouts’ chief

02 March 2024

Tributes have been paid to Kent’s Scout commissioner after he died suddenly.

Mum's heartbreak as ‘lovely, perfect’ son, 15, dies after short cancer battle

Mum's heartbreak as ‘lovely, perfect’ son, 15, dies after short cancer battle

23 February 2024

A devastated mother says her family feels “incomplete” after the tragic death of her “special, caring and funny” son.

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‘Kind and genuine’ factory worker named after fatal crash

‘Kind and genuine’ factory worker named after fatal crash

21 February 2024

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after being hit by a BMW just weeks before his 35th birthday.

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Tributes to ‘always smiling’ football legend ‘who wore shirt with pride’

Tributes to ‘always smiling’ football legend ‘who wore shirt with pride’

20 February 2024

A grandad who loved watching his beloved football team play every week and led them to league glory in his playing days has passed away aged 69.

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‘She was one of a kind – the funniest person you could ever meet’

‘She was one of a kind – the funniest person you could ever meet’

09 February 2024

Tributes have been paid to an “incredibly brave” mum-of-three who died after a battle with cancer.

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Tributes pour in following death of broadcaster Geoff Clark

Tributes pour in following death of broadcaster Geoff Clark

07 February 2024

Tributes are pouring in for a popular former regional television news anchor, who has died at the age of 77.

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Brother's heartbreak at death of 'funny and lively' sister, 30, in town centre

Brother's heartbreak at death of 'funny and lively' sister, 30, in town centre

06 February 2024

A devastated brother has paid tribute to his “ray of sunshine” sister who died in a town centre.

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Sad farewell to legendary Kent journalist ‘Mr Dover’

Sad farewell to legendary Kent journalist ‘Mr Dover’

04 February 2024

Tributes have poured in for a writer whose career spanned nine decades, who has died aged 94.

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Family’s heartbreak at tragic death of ‘thrill-seeking’ 19-year-old

Family’s heartbreak at tragic death of ‘thrill-seeking’ 19-year-old

04 February 2024

The heartbroken family of a kind and caring 19-year-old believe the overdose that led to her tragic death was a “cry for help”.

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Ribbons put up in villages for funeral of Liam Graham

Ribbons put up in villages for funeral of Liam Graham

02 February 2024

Mourners have decorated a village in blue to remember a 22-year-old whose body was found in the North Sea after he was reported missing.

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Tributes pour in for ‘local legend’ dubbed Britain’s oldest fisherman

Tributes pour in for ‘local legend’ dubbed Britain’s oldest fisherman

26 January 2024

A “local legend” believed to be Britain’s oldest fisherman who spent more than 70 years working in a town’s harbour has died.

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Tributes to popular butcher and much-loved dad-of-three

Tributes to popular butcher and much-loved dad-of-three

25 January 2024

A much-loved butcher and family man has been described as a “legend” and an “inspiration” following his sudden death.

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Football family pays tribute to ‘irreplaceable’ league secretary

Football family pays tribute to ‘irreplaceable’ league secretary

25 January 2024

The unexpected death of a football league legend whose dedication to the beautiful game was unrivalled has left a “huge hole” in the lives of many.

Kent’s first cross-Channel swimmer dies aged 85

Kent’s first cross-Channel swimmer dies aged 85

23 January 2024

Tributes have been paid to an ex-marine with a ‘wonderful sense of humour’ who became the first person from the county to swim from France to England.

Remembering the ‘Cobnut King’

Remembering the ‘Cobnut King’

18 January 2024

There will be a memorial service this weekend for the farmer who saved the Kent cobnut industry from EU interference.

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