The Canterbury Hub

10/05/2024

How many of these have you been to?

Canterbury is bless with a lot of great pubs, and many of them have great beer gardens. Here is a list then of some you should check out

10/05/2024

How many of these have you tried?

10/05/2024

The four activists were out on a planned demonstration to hand out flyers, leaflets and talk to members of the public about their cause in a self described “non-disruptive protest”.

Read more and watch an exclusive interview at The Canterbury Hub.

Climate rebels, Extinction Rebellion, were out on Canterbury High Street this afternoon, not so long after their lone protester took

10/05/2024

People seeking ketamine addiction treatment in the UK, has gone up by 28% in the last 12 months alone.

Ketamine use in the UK is rising 'at an alarming rate', with 28% more people asking for addiction treatment, The Priory Group has revealed.

10/05/2024

The Wincheap boot fair has been gone for three years but is it time to bring it back?

A petition has been started to reinstate the Wincheap boot fair, three years after its departure. The petition was started

10/05/2024

🗣️ Sir Keir Starmer delivers a groundbreaking speech in Dover.

Read more at The Canterbury Hub.

Sir Keir Starmer, arrived in Dover this morning and has just delivered a speech where he sets out a plan to tackle the small boat crossings.

10/05/2024

Repairs on the A28 have left the road closed for 11 days so far, causing problems for nearby residents and businesses.

The A28 road closure has caused problems for businesses, with weeks of closures making it harder to customers to visit stores.

10/05/2024

One of Britain's best loved comedians is coming to Kent

Tickets are on sale now for Harry Hill's upcoming show. The award winning comic will visit the region three times in his 2025 tour.

10/05/2024

In order to tackle obesity, we must promote healthy eating!

Football legend Ian Wright appearing in Gillingham to help promote healthy eating is a good boost for the area.

10/05/2024

Huge festival set to take over city of Canterbury

City Sound Project (CSP) returns later this month, after the festival's six-year hiatus, across the bank holiday weekend of May 25th to 26th.

10/05/2024

⚠️🚨 Traffic is being diverted and commuters are advised to allow extra journey time.

Read more at The Canterbury Hub ⬇

Part of the A2 in Kent i closed westbound between the M25 and the A2018 after a Road Traffic Collision between two motorcycles and a car.

09/05/2024

The number of underage children in Canterbury and Kent using vapes is increasing. What draws them to these products, and what can we do about it? 🚭👧👦

Canterbury, known for its medieval architecture and historic tales, faces a distinctly modern issue that overshadows its streets—the alarming rise

09/05/2024

Consultation for planning permission closed yesterday, did you have your thoughts heard?

Shelford landfill near Canterbury has come under increased pressure after announcing capacity could be nearly a quarter of a million tonnes.

09/05/2024

What are the causes of obesity being such an issue in Medway? 😰

Medway’s Obesity problem In Medway 69.2% of adults are overweight which is considerably higher than the national average – A

09/05/2024

💅🙌 Nail bar in Canterbury opens its doors after refurbishment

A nail bar in Canterbury High Street has reopened today following a refit, in a bid to become a "premium" service.

09/05/2024

Thanet is still classified as the most deprived area in Kent, but just how bad is it?

On the 21st of March, 2024, Kent.gov released a document on children in poverty that presented us with the fact that 18.1% of children in the UK were reported to be in "absolute low-income families" between 2022 and 2023.This marked Thanet as having the highest percentage of children defined as "liv...

09/05/2024

Have you ever wondered what councils spend their money on? Here are some of the things Canterbury City Councils are buying:

Ever wondered exactly what the council are spending their money on? Here is an in-depth look at what the city council are doing with it.

09/05/2024

A sitting councillor for Canterbury City Council will bid to be an MP, in Scotland

A sitting Canterbury City Councillor has been selected to run as an MP for the constituency of Angus and Perthshire Glens... in Scotland.

09/05/2024

🌟 Exciting news for Canterbury residents! The draft for the Canterbury District Plan to 2040 has just been released. Your feedback can shape the future of Canterbury

As Canterbury District looks toward the future, the release of the draft Canterbury District Local Plan to 2040 marks a critical point.

08/05/2024

😡🏡 Residents have hit out at the council

According to the city council, the proposition will revitalise the Canterbury District with new homes, schools and community infrastructure.

08/05/2024

We need your help! Do you know this man? He may have important information regarding a recent assault in Canterbury. Please get in touch with any information. Let's keep our community safe. 🚨👮‍♂️

Police investigating reports of a 'sexual assault' in Canterbury High Street have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.

08/05/2024

The move has not been well received on social media

Read more here!

MP for Dover and Deal, Natalie Elphicke had defected to the Labour Party. Here is what X had to say.

08/05/2024

An inside look at the Arts Education Exchange! 🎨

We speak to bosses at the Arts Education Exchange in Margate who say they help young people to "reconnect with their creativity".

08/05/2024

We’re relieved to share that justice has been served in a recent violent incident in Canterbury. Lewis Whittington, of no fixed address, and Kenny Harmsworth, of Walden court, have been sentenced after their arrest for a serious assault in August.

Their swift apprehension highlights our community's commitment to safety and zero tolerance for violence. Read more about how our local police are keeping our streets safe.

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Two men have been jailed following a serious assault in Canterbury which left the victim with a collapsed lung.

08/05/2024

Check before you travel⚠️: Upcoming roadworks on the A2 could affect your journey for the next few months, so find out all you need to know about the closures and diversion routes.

Road works will be taking place starting next week and spanning over the next few months. Commuters need to be aware of these changes.

08/05/2024

BREAKING: Dover MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour Party after a statement was made before the PMQs.

Dover MP Natalie Elphicke has deferected from the Conservative Party to the Labour Party in a shocking change.

08/05/2024

Dover MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour Party.

Crossing the floor she criticised the Tories for ‘broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government’

More to as we get it.

Welcome, Natalie Elphicke, the new Labour MP for Dover and Deal.

08/05/2024

Petition ignites over Stagecoach bus changes

A petition has been launched in a bid to get Stagecoach bosses to reverse their decision to cut "essential" services.

08/05/2024

Man dies after assault on farm near Canterbury

A suspect has been charged with murder after a man was found dead on a farm following reports of an assault.

08/05/2024

We’re delighted to tell you that Mark Bonner is the new Manager of Gillingham Football Club!

Mark is eager to dive into the preparations for the upcoming season and committed to creating a team which fans will love and a culture that the players are proud to be part of.
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Gillingham FC has announced the appointment of their new First-Team Manager from the start of the 2024/2025 season onwards.