Varsity games 2011 kicks off! CCCU v UKC (05/11)

RIVALRY between Canterbury Christ Church and Kent University is getting serious. The sports teams have been taking all aspects of training and preparation even more seriously in the build-up to this year’s Varsity, as the two universities look to this annual opportunity to settle their differences.  

To students of both universities the competition is so much more than a sporting event; the pride and reputation of the university is at stake. The University of Kent, being the larger institution has had a greater record in the competition over its 14-year history and for students of Christ Church, being the perennial underdog makes the atmosphere and build-up all the greater.    

Rail fares rocket 21/01/11

Rail fares have rocketed this month causing controversy, Simon Banks reports.

RAIL fares have increased massively this month with prices soaring as much as 6.2 percent on average with some cases being a lot higher. The increases will have a huge effect on commuters and students.

In some cases fares are being increased by as much as 13 percent, that’s as much as £1.30 extra on a £10 train ticket. The increases are very steep and commuters could discover that travelling is too costly.