Small Business Story

Tickets are selling out fast for Kent’s glitziest black tie fundraising gala and awards night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hypo Hounds diabetic assistance dog charity. Hypo Hounds, whatsoninkent.com's charity of the year , promises an evening of fun and surprises as they honour volunteers, service users and assistance dogs on Friday 13 April at Ashford International Hotel in Ashford....

How is the digital era shaping our thinking and public interactions - particularly if the conversation turns heated? We look at how young actors at Lighthouse School of Speech, Drama and Communication learn resilience and emotional intelligence. Plus, memory tips to help retain information in the age of the doomscroll. In this episode: How to learn and communicate artistic work Focus and make your...

HOW often do you reach instinctively for your smartphone? Studies suggest being glued to a screen can limit mental capacity for creativity - so, what’s the trick to sparking organic artistic processes in the iPhone age? The answer for Lighthouse School of Speech, Drama and Communication in south-east London is ensuring their after school youth theatre sessions for seven to 16 year olds are phone-f...

A youth theatre is equipping children and young people with crucial life skills. Lighthouse School of Speech, Drama and Communication specialises in teaching not just the art of treading the theatrical boards but also teamwork, confidence and the knack of public speaking. Student actors have graduated to the Brit School and Rada, with the company’s donation-funded bursary scheme aiming to ensure a...