Marching for Change: BLM protest takes place in Rochester
A sign of hope, a symbol of togetherness and an important chant for change. The Black Lives Matter movement has captured the world in the last year and Kent is no exception. On the anniversary of George Floyd‘s death in…
It’s Where We Go: Kent’s Seaside Online Event
A new audiovisual event is collating memories of Kent beaches. ‘It’s Where We Go’ aims to encapsulate feelings ranging from nostalgia and loss to community and hope. The event, once a live performance performed across the South East coastline, has…
Women fear vaccine effect on pregnancies and fertility
As the age groups being offered the coronavirus jab are getting younger, couples across the country want more details on the impacts of the vaccine on pregnancies and whether there are many long term implications. Although the jab to protect…
Estate agents offering safe haven for children walking home from school
Local businesses across the country are opening their premises as safe havens for children when walking to and home from school. An estate agency in Rochester is one such business that is providing a safe space following recent alleged reports…
New Amazon warehouse in Dartford creates over a thousand new jobs
Amazon creates 1300 new jobs in Kent with the new mega warehouse in Dartford. The warehouse is set to be one of the largest in Europe and is estimated to open this summer and boost the surrounding area’s economy.
Sexual assault at Canterbury campus “brushed under the carpet”
Women from 15 universities have signed a letter calling for a mandatory policy for dealing with sexual assault allegations in universities. Many of the women said their allegations of sexual assault were mishandled or ignored by their universities. No specific…
Eurovision finally returning after Covid cancellation last year
The Eurovision Song Contest is finally back on our screens this Saturday after last year’s event was cancelled as a result of the pandemic. This year’s competition will be held at the Rotterdam Ahoy Arena after the Netherlands’ triumph in…
Music: A lifeline for 2021
(Article not to be assessed for news-day) With a growing mental health crisis caused by continuing quarantines, music is playing an ever-increasing role in our society. These are the stories of what music means to people today. “Three years ago,…
RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch takes flight during lockdown
Gather your children, ready your binoculars and scan your gardens for everything from aquatic warblers to yellowhammers as the RSPB celebrates its Big Schools’ Birdwatch. While this year marks the event’s 20th anniversary, it is a little different than most…
BAME communities urged to take the COVID-19 vaccine
A video campaign, including Prince Charles, urging ethnic minorities to take the COVID-19 vaccine was aired yesterday by British broadcasters. This comes as around 16.5 million people in the UK have been vaccinated with the first dose and a new…