Canterbury primary school chosen to ‘plant a tree for the Queen’s jubilee’
Library image : Pixabay A school in Canterbury has been chosen to ‘plant a tree for the jubilee’ to help Her Majesty The Queen celebrate 70 years on the throne.…
Wild World Heroes across Kent beat the pandemic in KCC libraries
Some of the many children who completed the challenge Photo: KCC More than 12,000 children signed up to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge through Kent’s libraries. This…
Kent Police out in force as 10,000 students arrive in Canterbury for Freshers’ Week
Canterbury officers on hand to ensure students stay safe in Freshers’ Week Kent Police is urging students arriving in Canterbury over the next week to enjoy studying responsibly as they…
Toy building bricks wanted for ‘Brickmas’ project at Beaney in Canterbury
The Beaney is appealing for people to donate any unwanted pre-loved LEGO-compatible bricks as part of a special project coming to the city this Christmas. The free ‘Brickmas’ exhibition at…
Kent school kids could be wearing jeans next week
Every year, school pupils are given permission to swap their school uniforms for jeans in order to raise funds for children with genetic disorders. But what are genes, what causes…
More than 60 small businesses learn how to become net-zero as Carbon Battle Bus comes to Kent
The battle bus As the world gears up for COP26 in Glasgow in November, the 100% electric and emission-free Carbon Battle Bus has been touring the UK and most recently…
Firefighters save lives in Kent schools
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) delivers hundreds of fire safety lessons to thousands of children and adults each year, to help create a safer future for Kent and Medway.…
Dover cadets assist with conservation work ripping out poisonous plants
Working alongside volunteers from the White Cliffs Countryside Project, Dover Police Cadets spent the day earlier this week at the Western Heights of Dover helping the team pull up Ragwort,…
Exam results show ‘Golden ticket’ for ‘most disadvantaged’ 16–19-year-olds should be permanent
Dear Editor, Yesterday’s (Thursday) GCSE results highlight the resilience and determination of our country’s young people, who on average have missed 14 weeks of learning. At Nacro, (social justice charity)…
Double cause for celebration at Hythe Library
Lianne, Aimee and Laura with some of the books they donated to Hythe Library Hythe Library has reopened following extensive work to replace its heating system and it also has…