The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Queen’s stoic example to the country after Prince Philip’s death was “flawless” – and revealed he was “terrified” preaching before her for the first time. Justin Welby told Sky News’ Kay Burley the Queen shows “courage, but also a complete lack of self-pity”, which is what the public … Read more
Bollards have impaled almost 80 cars, including a police vehicle, in Canterbury after they were fitted as an anti-terrorist device. The 3ft tall bollards, which were installed in the city center and suddenly rise up out of the road surface, have backfired with motorists – including the police – facing hefty repair bills. They were … Read more
The path runs through starry blankets of wood anemones and the trees are full of birdsong. I can pick out the insistent cheeping of chiffchaffs and the distant yaffling of a green woodpecker. Three minutes after stepping off the bus outside the Tyler’s Kiln pub, I’m already striding through Blean, 11 square miles of mostly … Read more
[Images courtesy of PA Media] The Archbishop of Canterbury has presented HM The Queen with a special ‘Canterbury Cross’ for Her Majesty’s ‘unstinting’ service to the Church of England over seventy years. The Archbishop made the presentation during an audience with Her Majesty at Windsor Castle today. The Canterbury Cross was given to The Queen … Read more
The Cleveland Pools in Bath, the UK’s oldest lido, has reopened following a significant 15-month renovation project which has seen the site restored to its former glory. During the restoration project | Photo © Phil Cloak Photography The historic pools are once again welcoming swimmers following a community campaign over the past 18 years by … Read more
“When you’re working on the dig, modern life falls away and you’re left imagining just how magical this landscape would have looked,” archaeologist Andy Hutcheson tells me. “People are fascinated by Arminghall, it’s a combination of the mystery and the sheer age of this site: it’s a spectacular place.” Volunteers at work at the Arminghall … Read more
Following a request for Members to submit questions in place of the Member’s Forum, the first key topic to be addressed by Kent Cricket CEO Simon Storey, is the role of Canterbury Cricket Week in the Kent Cricket calendar. “Canterbury Cricket Week is an important part of the fabric of our game, especially in Kent. … Read more
Lullington House is a true Somerset idyll, located near the World Heritage City of Bath and surrounded by nine acres of beautiful gardens and grounds. There are a few staple ingredients that help to create an exceptional country house. Mix one part idyllic location — in the case of Lullington House, that’s 10 miles south … Read more
With up to 40 per cent of carbon emissions coming from the construction industry, the profession needs to find ways of adapting the type of buildings it designs, and fast. The default option for any project should be to adapt and reuse an existing building, one of the key demands of the AJ’s RetroFirst campaign. … Read more
A hugely popular restaurant has suddenly closed following an “innocent clerical error” which meant it could not serve alcohol. The Korean Cowgirl launched in Palace Street, Canterbury, six years ago and is known for its fusion of oriental cuisine with Texas-style BBQ food. The Korean Cowgirl in Canterbury But bosses have confirmed they have shut … Read more
