Mourners attending the funeral of the actor who played Fagin for 40 years are encouraged to wear Dickensian costumes as a fitting tribute.

More than £6,000 has been raised for a family grieving the loss of their 21-month-old toddler after he suffered a seizure.

The family of a long-serving ward councillor and town mayor have paid tribute to their dad who was a “man of the community”.

The death of the former owner of a much-loved seaside Italian ice cream parlour has sparked a flood of affectionate tributes from family and friends.

Tributes have been paid to a popular actor who played one of Dickens's most colourful and well-known characters at festivals for decades.

The husband of a professional event rider has paid tribute to his “strong, beautiful and phenomenal” wife following her death in a riding accident.

A much-loved boss of a family-run travelling circus which has entertained families across Kent for decades has died.

The family of a well-known trader have paid tribute to her following her death.

Tributes have been paid to a vicar and Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral who “brought joy to all he met”.

A health chief who helped manage the response to the Covid pandemic across Medway and Kent has died.

The family of a fisherman who lived in a town for his whole life has paid tribute to him following his death.

A highly-respected veteran socialist and former Labour group leader has died at the age of 91.

The owner of a restaurant and arts gallery chain has told of his heartbreak after the sudden death of his husband and business partner.

Tributes have poured in for a “lovely and caring” lady who put on a town’s parade for 30 years.

A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.

A town butcher who has run his business for nearly half a century has died at the age of 78.

A D-Day hero who dodged enemy shells and chronicled the suffering that day has died.

A son has spoken of his devastation after learning his mum's death from cancer could have been avoided.

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

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.