Pupils and colleagues remember a "big-hearted" teacher

An ebullient and “big-hearted” PE teacher who inspired enthusiasm in all her students, Zoe O’Kelly was this week remembered by pupils, colleagues and friends.

Tributes to the former St Simon Stock School teacher have poured in to the Kent Messenger from around the world, following last week’s news of her death, with more than one former student describing her as

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Shooting inquest to be held today

An inquest is due to be held today into the death of a father-of-four who was shot at his home....

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Flowers placed outside the house where Mr Roots and Mrs O'Kelly died

Daughter's tribute to her "lovely" dad

A grieving daughter has spoken of her family’s heartache at losing a generous and lovely father and husband....

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Sheep and an ostrich killed in farm attacks

More than 40 sheep and an ostrich have been killed and others have become ill and are not expected to recover after suspected dog attacks....

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Pervert will be out of jail for baby's birth

A father who downloaded hundreds of child sex abuse images has been sentenced to a jail term that will enable him to be at the birth of his second child.

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You've had the big chill - now get set for the thaw

Kent's big chill is set to thaw over the next few days....

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Budding starlet - Ellie Kendrick, starring in a Maidstone production of Much Ado in 2003

Former Kent pupil starring in TV drama

A former Kent schoolpupil is starring in a BBC Drama series about Anne Frank this week....

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Couple charged with assault

A husband and wife appeared in court on Monday charged with grievous bodily harm after a woman suffered 10 stab wounds in an incident in Langley on Saturday....

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