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Football family pays tribute to ‘irreplaceable’ league secretary
25 January 2024The 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
23 January 2024Tributes 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’
18 January 2024There will be a memorial service this weekend for the farmer who saved the Kent cobnut industry from EU interference.
‘She was surprised people treated her like royalty because she was mayor'
15 January 2024A town’s former mayor has died aged 81 and her funeral takes place later this month.
Family pay tribute to ‘funny and loving boy’ who died on railway
12 January 2024A teenager who died on a railway line has been described as an “incredibly bright, sensitive, funny and loving boy” by his devastated family.
Tributes to ‘passionate’ and ‘forthright’ former mayor
11 January 2024A popular former councillor known for her blunt speaking and passion for her ward has died.
‘He did so many things for the village’
11 January 2024A village is in mourning for a parish councillor of five decades ‘who was always thinking of others’.
‘His daughter was his everything’: Tributes pour in for biker, 22
11 January 2024The family of a ‘caring’ young dad who was killed in a crash involving a motorbike and a car have paid heartfelt tributes to him.
Former councillor and mayor dies
09 January 2024A former councillor and town mayor with an encyclopedic knowledge of local history has been praised after his death.
Tributes paid to ‘risk-taking’ solicitor who represented Myra Hindley
07 January 2024A Kent solicitor who represented one of the Moors Murderers during their plea for parole has died.
Scout group pays tribute to leader with ‘heart of gold’
07 January 2024A Scout leader, who has been part of the group for over 40 years, will be "truly missed” following his death.
Tributes to ‘much loved’ secondary school teacher
15 December 2023Tributes have been paid to a “much loved teacher” following her death.
Heartbreak as baby boy dies days after first birthday
10 December 2023The devastated parents of a baby boy have paid tribute to their “happy little lad” following his tragic death.
Mum's heartbreak at sudden death of ‘caring and talented’ son, 23
04 December 2023A devastated mum who found her “kind and loving” son dead at home says she is certain he did not take his own life.
Sweet shop owner was a ‘truly remarkable man’
03 December 2023Tributes have been paid to the founder of a seafront sweet shop who died just days after his 70th birthday.
Dad-of-two, 31, who had the ‘biggest heart’ dies suddenly
02 December 2023The devastated partner of a 31-year-old who died in his sleep has paid tribute to him.
‘One-of-a-kind’ footballer dies two days before 21st birthday
01 December 2023A young footballer described as a born leader with a heart of gold has died suddenly aged 20.
Sadness as Pilgrims Hospice founder dies aged 89
28 November 2023An inspirational nurse who founded a charity dedicated to caring for terminally ill patients has died aged 89.
Shock at sudden death of mum-of-two described as ‘life and soul’ of community
24 November 2023A hugely popular mother-of-two has been described as the “life and soul” of a tight-knit community following her sudden death, aged 42.
Family’s heartbreak at death of ‘proper geezer who loved to party’
24 November 2023A heartbroken family say the death of a popular father-of-two who “loved to party” has “shaken” the town where he was born and bred.
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