Secret artist hiding glass heart treasures across Medway
An anonymous artist is spreading happiness and kindness by hiding glass hearts around Medway for people to find during this dark lockdown. As the hearts are made from glass, they can be easily sanitised and are small enough to keep…
Kent theatre company left in limbo since first lockdown
The pandemic has left a theatre company in Kent in limbo and without support. Subgrey Productions is a Kent based newly-created local theatre company that was just about to go on its first tour before the lockdown hit last March….
Canterbury Christmas trees collection delayed due to Covid-related staff shortage
Canterbury City Council has postponed Christmas trees collection after Covid-related staff shortage. The picking up of Christmas trees was due to take place on Monday 18th January, but the staff shortage at the waste contractor Serco has made the council…
Medway Council deny Universal Credit motion
Last night, a motion to mount pressure onto the Government regarding Universal Credit was defeated. This motion was made in response to the successful non-binding vote on the issue of extending a £20 increase in Universal Credit put forward in…
Students set sights on secret Oscar musical award
A production company in America has set its sights on an Oscar feat that no one has ever accomplished before. In 2000, The Academy Awards introduced a new category to the roster of awards already available. The Best Original Musical…
Glastonbury festival cancelled for second year in a row
Yesterday Britain’s largest and most iconic festival Glastonbury announced it would be cancelled for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It adds on more heartache from the past year for music enthusiasts who saw Glastonbury…
Fishers’ fury continues over Brexit ‘teething problems’ at ports
Fishing organisations are continuing to criticise the government over its lack of preparedness following Britain’s exit from the European Union. Increased checks and delays at major ports have prompted the Prime Minister to pledge £23 million to compensate those who…
Cervical cancer patient urges women to attend smear tests
New figures reveal that one in ten women have delayed getting a smear test because of concerns about going to the doctor during the Covid pandemic. As part of Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, one woman who, after being diagnosed herself,…