By Rianan HoggThe Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the recent killing of Osama bin Laden has left him with "an uneasy feeling."
The Archbishop discussed his thoughts on the murder and the repercussions of it.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
We've had sunny April, but what's on the cards for May?
By: Victoria Chessum
'DRIP DRIP drop little April showers' is usually what we have coming when we hit the fourth month of the year. But 2011 has changed that.
'DRIP DRIP drop little April showers' is usually what we have coming when we hit the fourth month of the year. But 2011 has changed that.
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| A birds eye view of Canterbury (BBC) |
It is said that April reached its warmest peak on record. The timing was perfect, as kids packed up from school and students all reunited for the month it couldn't have come at a better time.
It was like summer had come early for us in the South East, as it reached the hottest temperature in Kent alone. But it wasn't good news for everyone. Gardeners and farmers were hoping for some rain in fear of their crops and plants dying from a lack of water.
We had four bank-holidays where the sun sustained a humid heat over Canterbury. People were out and about and it is said that weather like this makes people 'happier'.
From your pocket to the Royals and back
By Andreea Alexandru
THE Royal Wedding is the biggest event of the year so far in Britain.
It cost millions to put on and thousands of working hours were lost to business as people were given an extra day’s holiday.
But there has been a huge economic boost as well for tourism gift shops, restaurants and pubs as well as the boost to British pride, upon which you cannot place a price.
Music scene set to rock Canterbury
By Alicia GrimshawTHE SUBWAYS are set to raise the roof, showcasing their third album as they play The Farmhouse and other intimate UK venues before gearing up for festival season.
The alternative rock band known for their high energy shows will perform their best hits including ‘Rock and Roll Queen’, ’Oh Yeah’ and ‘Girls and Boys.’ Although the band hasn’t seen great mainstream success, the band has formed a large fan base from festival appearances including Leeds and Reading.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
Campaigns Launched to Prevent Deaths at Crossing
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| Anne Nacci, the second victim.b |
By Rianan Hogg
A CAMPAIGN has been launched which it is hoped will prevent deaths at a notorious Whitstable level crossing where three people died in just two months.
A CAMPAIGN has been launched which it is hoped will prevent deaths at a notorious Whitstable level crossing where three people died in just two months.
Campaigners want clear signs for the Samaritans phone line and assistance for anyone who may be considering taking their own life following what appear to be three suicides at the Glebe Way railway crossingBetween December 27, 2010 and February 21, 2011, emergency services had to deal with the aftermath of three deaths on the line.
Contemporary in Canterbury
A CONTEMPORARY Music Festival is coming to Canterbury, bringing music from composers unfamiliar to the UK and composers with international recognition.
Baltic + has guest composer, Estonian Arvo Part, attending the festival. It will take place May 20 - May 29 2011.
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| Arvo Pรคrt - Composer |
Sounds New, the company responsible for the festival, are bringing together leading orchestras from the South East, along with artists, choirs and ensembles. Including, BBC Big Band with Victoria Tolstoy, Amsterdam Cello Octet, Choir of Kings College Cambridge and the Philharmonia Orchestra.
Sounds New's programming includes visual events, films, installations, talks, education and outreach projects, newly commissioned works as well as many other UK and World Premieres. In various places across the city, including St Stephens Hall and the Gulbenkian Theatre it is sure to entertain.
For more information click here
Burial ground and roman ruins discovered in one of the most iconic cities in England
By Emma Grafton-Williams
IN 2011, a roman burial ground had been discovered in St Dunstan’s street, Canterbury.
Around 150 graves were found on the site, which formed an important suburb of the Roman and medieval city.
Director Paul Bennett said the graves were of men, women, young people and children. Archaeologists also discovered clay floors, tile hearths, masonry-lined wells, clay quarries and rubbish pits were also uncovered.
Less than 300 yards away, ancient roman ruins were found under the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury.
The theatre dates back from the late second and early third Centuries.
Archaeologists have found the remains of the building’s under-floor heating, leather shoes, seeds and a plate.
James Holman said: “It’s very unusual to find buildings of this type in this area of Canterbury, this side of the river Stour. A lot of it has been disturbed by earlier buildings, when they built this theatre in the 30s and when it was redeveloped in the 80s”. He said that lots of the archaeology had been removed so there isn’t enough of it left to preserve it.
Canterbury - 14th best UK destination
By Rachel Bullen
CANTERBURY has beat out cities such as Manchester and Cardiff to make Trip Advisor’s top 25 UK destinations.
At 14 on the list, compiled by an internationally used site, it was favourited and deemed one of the most visited places in the UK. In a press release by Trip Advisor, spokesperson Emma O’Boyle, said: “These awards honour the world’s best destinations as decided by those judges that really matter, the travellers themselves.” 
Famed for its cobbled streets, architecture and most of all Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury has a lot to offer tourists, and it is an honour to be recognised amongst some of the top UK destinations.
The capital, London was voted the best place to visit in the UK.
Read on for the full list of winners -
Canterbury Tales
By Emma Grafton-Williams
THE Canterbury Tales is a popular visitor attraction in the city.
THE Canterbury Tales is a popular visitor attraction in the city.
It is a stunning reconstruction of 14th Century England. Inside the historic building of St. Margaret's Church you can step back over five hundred years to join Geoffrey Chaucer, one of England's finest poets, and his colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of Thomas Beckett in Canterbury Cathedral.
The Royal wedding, what did we all think about it?
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| A BBC image - Westiminster Abbey |
By Victoria Chessum
OUR NATION is associated with the Royals. People from far and near flock to London to take a glimpse at Buckingham Palace, St James' Park, Westminster Abbey and other tourist attractions. But on April 29, Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot attracting a mass of global attention.
More than 34 million tuned in to watch the Royal wedding in the UK, and 22.8 million in the USA. Some residents took to the streets of Canterbury and mingled with neighbours as they celebrated the most iconic wedding in Britain. Street parties were held in Ersham Road, Best Lane and Norman Road. It is said that Kent hosted the 'most official Royal Wedding street parties in Britain.'
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