A town's former mayor with a long history of service has passed away.

Tributes have been paid to a former mayor who dedicated his life to helping the community.

Tributes have been paid to a former travelling showman who became a town's mayor – and was also a friend of London's notorious Kray twins.

A popular shopkeeper who ran a hardware shop which became a focal point for the community has died.

The family of a young man have paid tribute to their 'wonderful son' who died after he lost control of his car and died a week later in hospital.

Tributes have been paid to a beer maker and hop grower who has run an award-winning brewery for more than 30 years.

The friend of a mum-of-two who passed away suddenly has paid tribute to her.

Tributes have been paid to the Kent-based technical director of ITV Sport who has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar.

A dedicated servant to clubs, leagues and the amateur football scene across Kent is being mourned following his death.

One of the last remaining veterans of the Normandy landings has died.

Villagers and residents paid their respects to a "much loved" landlord and councillor outside his pub as he made his final journey.

The twin worlds of farming and rugby have lost one of their most ardent supporters following the death of a former Kent Messenger reporter.

A much-loved award-winning teacher has died suddenly while returning from a history trip to Germany and Poland.

A popular former publican has died after a long battle with ill health.

Cyclists across the region are mourning the loss of one of the sport's champions who has died aged 83.

Friends and family are preparing to gather on what would have been Jared Smith's eighth birthday.

Tributes have been paid to a popular landlord and vocal councillor after he died following a short battle with cancer.

Tributes to a councillor and former KM editor have been flooding in after he died suddenly while working in France.

Flowers and a bottle of beer have been left as tributes to a young footballer.

Friends and football club members have paid tribute to Jay Carr who was found dead after being reported missing.