Former Kent Messenger editor Arthur Potter has died.

The 69-year-old ex-journalist collapsed at his home in Aylesford and later died in hospital.

Before joining the Kent Messenger Group Arthur had enjoyed a career in Fleet Street, working as sports sub-editor on the London Evening News and on the sports pages of the Daily Mail.

In 1972 he became editor of the Kent Messenger, and later edited the KM Group's daily newspaper, the Evening Post.

Arthur also went on to edit a successful trade magazine before being taken ill.

He had been left disabled by a stroke following an operation for a brain tumour ten years ago, but had re-learned how to drink, eat, speak and walk short distances.

Arthur leaves a widow, Sylvia, two daughters and five grandchildren.

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