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'Kind and brave' hospital worker dies aged 50

'Kind and brave' hospital worker dies aged 50

07 September 2021

A mum who hoped to raise £20,000 for research into her rare form of cancer has died - but her family are continuing her fundraising legacy.

Efforts to give volunteer the send-off he deserves

Efforts to give volunteer the send-off he deserves

28 August 2021

Tributes have been paid to a well-known volunteer with a “heart of gold” as friends try to raise money for his funeral.

Shock at death of much-loved shopkeeper and dad, aged 50

Shock at death of much-loved shopkeeper and dad, aged 50

13 August 2021

A dad-of-two and popular shopkeeper has been remembered as “a lovely, kind man” and “the most amazing father” following his unexpected death.

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Tributes paid to 'oldest swan'

Tributes paid to 'oldest swan'

19 July 2021

Pickles, believed to be the oldest swan in Britain, has died aged 30.

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Former RNLI crewmember's ashes scattered at sea

Former RNLI crewmember's ashes scattered at sea

01 July 2021

Family, friends and former colleagues of a late RNLI volunteer have scattered his ashes in waters he came to know well during his decade of service.

Heartbreak at death of 'incredible' teacher

Heartbreak at death of 'incredible' teacher

28 June 2021

Tributes are pouring in to a much-loved former PE and maths teacher following his death aged 63.

Funeral of 'best mayor'

Funeral of 'best mayor'

26 June 2021

Flags flew at half mast for the councillor dubbed the 'best mayor' by one of her colleagues.

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Tributes to 'formidable and tenacious' Green Party pioneer

Tributes to 'formidable and tenacious' Green Party pioneer

22 June 2021

The leader of the Green Party, Caroline Lucas, is among those to express their sorrow at the death of a towering figure in the movement.

Tributes pour in for ‘best Mayor’

Tributes pour in for ‘best Mayor’

16 June 2021

Tributes have poured in for a former councillor, whose year as Mayor has been remembered as being filled with fun, after she died suddenly.

'Our son was killed but he still helps us stay together'

'Our son was killed but he still helps us stay together'

16 June 2021

The parents of a 16-year-old who was punched and kicked to death 15 years ago say his spirit has helped to keep them together.

Tributes pour in for 'brave' Ty

Tributes pour in for 'brave' Ty

30 May 2021

A very sick little boy who touched the hearts of people across the county has died aged eight.

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'Not only was it his only job but it was his birth home'

'Not only was it his only job but it was his birth home'

05 May 2021

Tributes have been paid to a hard-working garage owner who worked tirelessly into his later years to serve the community.

Veteran radio 'ham' Ted Trowell dies at 98

Veteran radio 'ham' Ted Trowell dies at 98

02 May 2021

Ted Trowell had been in contact with thousands of amateur radio operators across the world from 1938 when, at 15, he gained his first licence.

Tributes to pub landlady who 'would help anybody out'

Tributes to pub landlady who 'would help anybody out'

22 April 2021

A much-loved pub landlady who welcomed punters for six decades is being remembered for her loving and caring nature.

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'She routinely dispensed kindness and wisdom in abundance'

'She routinely dispensed kindness and wisdom in abundance'

20 April 2021

Tributes have been paid to one of Kent's first electrolysists.

Aldi staff to pay last respects to loyal customer

Aldi staff to pay last respects to loyal customer

12 April 2021

Staff at a supermarket will stand outside as the funeral procession of one of their regular and most-loved customers passes by.

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Tributes paid to former Charlton FC footballer and Kent cricket legend Derek Ufton

Tributes paid to former Charlton FC footballer and Kent cricket legend Derek Ufton

30 March 2021

Dartford-born Derek Ufton won over an army of fans during his time playing for Charlton Athletic and Kent cricket. He died at the weekend aged 92.

War veteran who survived shocking conditions dies

War veteran who survived shocking conditions dies

29 March 2021

A veteran who survived one of the Second World War's toughest arenas has died age 97.

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Popular market worker dies after Covid battle

Popular market worker dies after Covid battle

22 March 2021

A much-loved grandmother and town stalwart who was well-known through the huge range of jobs she held has sadly died from coronavirus.

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'You could make a film about his life'

'You could make a film about his life'

05 March 2021

Tributes have been paid to Vietnam War correspondent and Gurkha rights activist Brian Staley, who has died at the age of 81.

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