Ceiling Collapses In Canterbury's Students Home

FIVE students from Canterbury Christ Church University have said they want some of their rent money back, after their kitchen ceiling collapsed. Their rented property on Sturry Road, Canterbury is owned by JG Student Lets who have been running since 1985. But the students are fuming after calling landlord, Jon Gauld on several occasions that water was leaking through the kitchen ceiling and not sorting it sooner. Tenant, Jake Vince, 20 said: "I told my landlord about this about three months ago and even had footage of the leaking. "I am livid. I couldn't get into the kitchen at all because the ceiling had fallen through. They never listened to any of my concerns over the past three months and I just can't believe we've had to sit back and watch the ceiling fall through. "Our house...

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Funeral For William Wise

CANTERBURY Christ Church University student, William Wise who died in a fatal car crash, funeral takes place today. William Wise (First row, Far right) played for CCCU Hockey team William, 20, from Bluebell Road, died on Friday April 8 along with 25-year-old Esohe Omoregie who was a doctor at William Harvey Hospital in Cantebury.   The two died after a head on collision with one another on Canterbury Road. Keen hockey player William was driving back from Canterbury from a night out with his friends, when his Renault Clio collided with the doctor’s VW Polo at about 10.30pm. The cousin of  Esohe, Stephanie Olize posted on Twitter: “Words cannot describe my sadness. "We will miss you beyond words. Love well and hard, tomorrow...

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Put The Bill On The Middletons

IN all talk of The Royal Wedding, many are wondering just who is paying for this pricey event. Listen to iCan2bury News podcast report. Hosted by kiwi6.com music upload. Download mp3 - Upload music. Kate Middleton's father will be paying his fair share. Unlike a decade ago, the lines are no longer clear cut.  The burden that many fathers have faced of paying for the wedding has shifted in recent years. It appears the weight is a little off the father of the bride's shoulders. Now, the groom's family are included too in picking up the bill. Newly Wed, Samantha lyn, 45 adds: "Many couples are marrying later and have money of their own so they are sharing the expenses. I'm in my forties and well I don't really expect my father...

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The Moment You Wake up, Before You Put On Your Make Up...Say A Little Prayer For Kate and William

Kate Middleton and her Prince THE ARCHBISHOP of Canterbury has asked the nation to pray for the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton. He believes the pair will need support in coping with the 'full glare' of the public eye. He said the couple ''knew what the cost of that might be'' and wished them ''courage and the clarity'' to live out their marriage. The Archbishop, who is to marry the couple at Westminster Abbey, described them as ''deeply unpretentious people''.      Married for 12 years, Cassandra Perry, 36, from Sussex Avenue road, Canterbury said: "Marriage is hard enough behind close doors but to have it in the public eye, it's going to be a test of their commitment. I wish them all the best." To...

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Jack Wills Hits Canterbury While The Rest As They Say Is History

CANTERBURY residents wanting to look as good as Prince William and Kate Middleton in time for the Royal wedding are in luck - Jack Wills have opened their store in the city. The fashion label, have been a favourite of Prince Harry and Kate Middleton. Sitting on the prime spot on The Parade, The town was booming with eager customers. Supervising manager, Jake Vince of Jack Wills, 20 said on the opening of its door for the first time: "Today was very busy. We had a heavy foot fall outside and customers filled the store, which is two floors. Completing admin and serving customers made the day go very quick. It was a very successful day." Jack Wills is one of many trendy shops to mark its spot on the cobble streets of Canterbury. Kath...

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Build-A-Bunny

BUILD-A-BEAR Workshop's very own bunny Pawlette will be visiting Canterbury to share her Easter treats with Whitefriars shoppers in the run-up to Easter! Look out for her on Saturday 16th, Monday 18th, Wednesday 20th April & Good Friday between 12noon - 2pm. Let iCan2bury News know if you're thinking of visiting the Easter bunny....

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Tribute To William Wise

THE GRIEVING mum of a student killed in a double death crash on the A28 has posted an emotional tribute to him on YouTube.   William Wise, from Ashford, died on Friday night. Today, police officially released the  20-year-old's name.The woman who died is still unnamed. Canterbury Christ Church student, William Wise William, who was part of the hockey society at Canterbury Christ Church University, was driving back from the town  when his Renault Clio collided with a VolksWagen Polo on the Canterbury Road. Flowers mark the spot where the two lost their lives. The incident happened died at 10.30pm. Police are continuing to investigate. William's mother Janet Wise has uploaded a video of William's best memories...

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Double Death Car Crash on A28

CANTERBURY Christ Church University student, William Wise, 20, has died tonight in a fatal car accident. An unnamed 25-year-old woman, who worked at the William Harvey Hospital in the town, also died. William, who lives in Ashford, is believed to have been driving back from Canterbury when his Renault Clio collided with a the woman's VolksWagen Polo on the Canterbury Road. The incident happened at about 10.30pm. Roads will be closed until further notice. Police are continuing to investigate. For the latest update click here.  Anyone with any information or who may have witnessed the accident should contact police on 01622 6906...

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Government Tackles Unpaid Internships

Prime Minister, David Cameron has launched a new intern scheme THE GOVERNMENT has launched a national internship scheme that will see organisations paying their interns.  The move to address unpaid internships is a welcome change for future graduates. Many of whom are digging deeper in their pockets, trying to gain ‘experience’ in order to even get recognised for a paid graduate job. Third year undergraduate at Canterbury Christ Church University, Kate Jarvis, 23 studying English Literature said: “I have been doing internships and work experience during my time at university. The cost of it all however, has made me go overdrawn on plenty of occasions. “I am currently interning at View magazine in Folkestone who do not substitute...

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