High Speed Views – Brevity
Mark Twain once signed off a letter with the phrase “I apologise for writing a long letter, I didn’t have time to write a short one”.
Found: a Shakespeare play about student poverty in Canterbury
‘Timon of Athens’ was one of Shakespeare’s final works, written in 1607
Dane John night closure trial starts
A 12-month trial scheme to close several of the entrances to the Dane John Gardens at night has begun
Four green flags set to fly
The Green Flag is a national scheme that recognises parks with high standards of management.
Could Boris become the most embarrassing mistake in political history?
The next Prime Minister might not be there very long.
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story
The Journal's resident arts critic reviews Scorsese's biopic
Love in a doorway
Looking into a High Street doorway this week, I saw two people still asleep, wrapped in each other’s arms.
A vegan diet is the best solution on offer
Solutions are needed, and quickly, if these devastating trends are to be reversed.
Why Labour gifted victory to the Conservatives
Alex Lister analyses the local election result
Wildlife group’s conservation work halts decline of stunning butterfly
The Duke of Burgundy can be seen at sites across Kent.
What lessons a massacre 100 years ago has for us today
Bob Britnell draws a modern parallel with the past.
Couple win £35k leisure home in prize draw
Sam and Olly Bottomley plan to spend summers at the coastal home.
89% of children accepted to first choice primary school
More than 97% of families got a place at one of their chosen schools.
City council election proves that every vote really does count
The Wilson Perspective: Key wards - including his own - were decided by just a few votes, writes Dave Wilson.
Memorial service held for world-famous sailor Hilary Lister
Lister was the first quadriplegic sailor to cross the channel solo
Lib Dems select Canterbury barrister as MEP candidate
Antony Hook will run against Nigel Farage
World heritage site thanks Canterbury for litter pick
The Reverend Mark Griffin, rector of St Martin’s, represented the Cathedral