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The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

New Zealand farmer turns storm-damaged asparagus into award-winning snack

A wet, cold, and windy October left one Canterbury asparagus grower facing a devastating season, with more than half of his crop lost to severe weather. Instead of accepting the damage, Dave Marsh of Ashburton, New Zealand, turned the misshapen and unsellable spears into a freeze-dried snack that has already…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Women have been priests in Sweden since 1960 – but the battle for gender equality in the Church continues

When Sarah Mullally was confirmed as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury, this meant a woman would become spiritual leader of the Church of England and worldwide Anglican communion for the first time in history. For many, it has been a welcome shift that recognises the importance of female leadership at…

The Conversation · Sep 24

Former Archbishop of Canterbury accuses Nigel Farage of using Christianity to channel anti-Muslim feeling

Rowan Williams was the Church of England’s leading bishop for 10 years until 2012

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Canterbury, Brisbane NRLW players face two-game bans

The Bulldogs' Tamika Jones and the Broncos' Brianna Clark are facing two-game suspensions after the weekend's round of NRLW matches.

AAP · Aug 17

'Not there yet': Souths down Dogs to close in on finals

South Sydney have cruised past Canterbury in a 22-6 win that all but ends the Bulldogs' finals hopes and boosts their own.

AAP · Aug 14

Couple uncover hidden Second World War bomb shelter in garden during £780,000 Canterbury home renovation and transform it into a glitzy bar

A couple renovating their £780,000 Canterbury home made an extraordinary discovery beneath their garden: a Second World War bomb shelter. Instead of filling it in, KJ and Mike transformed the underground wartime relic into a colourful hidden bar. The renovation also included a two-storey extension, modern interiors and unexpected costs…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Too risky: players push back on NRL playoff concept

The NRL is exploring the concept of a third-place play off in grand final week, but two Canterbury players say the match would not be worth it.

AAP · Aug 10

Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement

During visit to Ghana, Sarah Mullally expresses regret and says controversial fund symbolises Christian belief in repentance

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

A Canterbury trail: my pilgrimage from the cathedral to the white cliffs of Dover

After exploring the cathedral city, I battled the heatwave while walking to the Kent coast on the Via Francigena

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20