Entrepreneur Jimmy Godden dies

The man who ran one of the South East's most famous amusement parks has died after a long illness.

The former boss of Dreamland in Margate and the Rotunda in Folkestone died in hospital last night. He also owned a large number of properties in Thanet and Foilkestone.

It has been confirmed that well known Kent businessman Jimmy Godden has died.

Mr Godden was best known for his involvement in Margate's Dreamland amusement park.