By Luca Fasulo As we come closer to the July 4 general election, it’s important to shine a light on an often-forgotten segment of the voter population. Students and young people have spent years having decisions made for them, and being spoken about wi…
Canterbury College student on how young people feel voting for the first time in the General Election
By Luca Fasulo As we come closer to the July 4 general election, it’s important to shine a light on an often-forgotten segment of the voter population. Students and young people have spent years having decisions made for them, and being spoken about wi…
Costly repairs to take weeks after Dukeries Leisure Centre, New Ollerton, damaged in act of vandalism
A leisure centre remains closed after an “act of mindless vandalism” saw tens of thousands of pounds of damage caused to the facility. Dukeries Leisure Centre was targeted in the early hours of Sunday, June 22, causing significant damage to the site, w…
Blind man being taken to hospital in Canterbury attacked ambulance worker
A blind man being transported to hospital by ambulance attacked a crew member while demanding to be taken home. Andrew Burns, who was born visually impaired, initially threatened to punch the NHS worker before lashing out in a tussle which left them bo…
Blind man being taken to hospital in Canterbury attacked ambulance worker
A blind man being transported to hospital by ambulance attacked a crew member while demanding to be taken home. Andrew Burns, who was born visually impaired, initially threatened to punch the NHS worker before lashing out in a tussle which left them bo…
Gillingham’s fixtures for the League 2 season will be released on Wednesday morning – Carabao Cup first round draw takes place on Thursday
Gillingham are a day away from finding out their football fixtures for the new season. The EFL’s ‘fixture release day’ this Wednesday morning at 9am is an exciting one for fans as anticipation for a new season ahead builds. By the end of the week, the …
Regular comedy nights and clubs in Kent with top stand-up comedians and rising stars
You know what they say – laughter is the best medicine, and it feels like we could all do with a tonic right about now. Let some of the UK’s top stand-up stars put a smile on your face at these comedy nights that are sure to leave you belly-laughing… B…
Sawbridgeworth support group holds garden party for Ukrainian refugees in the town
There was a good mix of English and Ukrainian food at a garden party held on Sunday (June 23) for Sawbridgeworth’s ‘guests’ from the war-torn country. The party, organised by Homes For Ukraine – Sawbridgeworth – Support Group co-founder Ruth Armistead …
Gillingham rugby sevens star Isla Norman-Bell called up for Team GB squad for Paris Olympic Games
Gillingham’s Isla Norman-Bell has always lived and breathed rugby sevens – and is now set to make her Olympic debut at Paris 2024. Born in Kent but raised in New Zealand, Norman-Bell was first called up to the England sevens squad in December 2021 and …
Chair of Wimbledon’s All-England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Debbie Jevans CBE opens Marden Sports Club’s new padel courts
The first female chair of Wimbledon’s All-England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club was on hand at Marden Sports Club to officially open their new padel courts. Debbie Jevans CBE, a former junior champion herself at SW19, even took part in an exhibition match…