Author: Abhisek Singh Rajput

A petition has urged Bromley Council to reconsider its proposed rent hike for Melvin Hall Community Group in Penge, which could nearly double the group’s current rent from £27,500 to £58,835 annually.The community group, which provides essential services such as a food bank and lunch clubs, along with hosting various charity partners, expressed concerns over the proposed increase. Johnathan Clyde, the group’s trustee and treasurer, highlighted at a Bromley Council meeting on July 15 that the 114% rent rise and additional running costs are unsustainable. He noted that more than half of the group’s annual turnover of £53,755 is allocated…

A man has been airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious accident.The collision occurred on Fairfield Road in Broadstairs just before 12:30pm yesterday.According to police, the man in his 20s was walking near the junction with Fair Street when he was struck by a black Nissan Qashqai, which remained at the scene.The pedestrian was transported to the hospital by air ambulance with critical injuries.A police spokesperson stated: “Our investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.”Anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the Serious…

Coco Brown, a 15-year-old from Shortlands, suffered a severe third-degree burn on her scalp at a Florida hair salon due to chemicals used for blonde highlights, as reported by her mother Samantha.The incident occurred while Coco’s mother was away shopping, leaving her daughter under the care of a trusted stylist. Upon her return, Samantha found Coco’s head in a sink, with the salon attributing the injury to an allergic reaction to the chemicals.During their trip to Orlando for a cheerleading competition in April and Clearwater in May, Coco, a member of the Unity Allstars in Sutton and a devoted Taylor…

Here’s a rephrased version of the news article: “A dramatic video captured the ‘intense’ moment a large RAF helicopter was seen flying ‘very low’ along the Kent coastline. The Boeing Chinook HC.MK 6 was observed in the skies above Sandwich earlier in the evening. Despite its capability to reach altitudes of 20,000 feet, eyewitnesses reported it flying just under 100 feet above the town. Residents were startled as it passed overhead. Describing the scene to KentOnline, one witness on Cambridge Avenue said, ‘It didn’t shake the building, but the noise was frightening.’ Numerous people shared their sightings of the substantial…

Detective Constable Jose Poonsawat of the Central South Command Unit pleaded guilty at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on July 12. He has been released on bail and will be sentenced on August 23. The incident occurred in December 2022 while Poonsawat was off-duty and involved him sexually touching a woman without her consent. The investigation was conducted by officers from Bromley and the Met’s Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences team. With the conclusion of the criminal proceedings, the misconduct process will now begin. Commander Seb Adjei-Addoh, who oversees policing in Lambeth and Southwark, stated, “My thoughts are with the victim, who…

WINSTON WRIGHT, 43, of Tressillian Crescent in Lewisham, confessed to stealing from multiple Sainsbury’s and Co-op stores. He received a 26-week suspended sentence for one year. STUART WICKENDEN, 37, of Cooden Close in Bromley, admitted to stalking a woman, causing serious alarm and distress, between March and April 2023. Wickenden was handed a 24-week suspended sentence for one year. JAMES MURPHY, 39, of Bromley Road in Beckenham, admitted to drink driving in Greenwich on April 23. He was banned from driving for three years and fined £350. SPENCER COATES, 49, of no fixed address, confessed to stealing a baguette and…

Commuters are experiencing substantial delays caused by a signalling issue at a railway station. Disruptions on the Gillingham line began at 5:43 am. A signalling fault at Gillingham station is the source of the delays. Image: Google Initially reported on X by Southeastern, “Due to a signalling system fault at #GillinghamKent, services passing through this station may experience delays. Services departing from Gillingham depot are also impacted.” The fault resulted in the cancellation of the 5:40 am train bound for Cannon Street, London. Engineers were scheduled to arrive at the site by 7:00 am, but their arrival was delayed by…

“According to data from Action Fraud analyzed by MoneySavingExpert.com, celebrities such as Martin Lewis, Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, and Adele are among the most frequently misused profiles in scam advertisements. MoneySavingExpert.com reviewed reports from 2022 and 2023, revealing that prominent figures from entertainment, business, politics, and royalty have had their names exploited in various scams. Martin Lewis, founder of the website, topped the list of most frequently targeted public figures in these reported scams. The analysis also highlighted losses exceeding £20 million attributed to scams misusing Martin Lewis’s profile over the past two years, with the largest reported individual loss…

“The Princes Road McDonald’s in Dartford, owned and operated by local franchisee Greg Abbott, is scheduled to reopen on July 10. The redesign aims to elevate customer experience with McDonald’s latest “Convenience of the Future” concept, featuring a new layout and advanced technology for streamlined ordering. This location will introduce a dedicated delivery area, complete with a separate entrance for couriers, aimed at improving efficiency and reducing congestion. The front counter has been restructured to enhance customer flow across different service channels, aiming to minimize touchscreen traffic and shorten queues. A redesigned kitchen layout includes expanded order assembly spaces for…

“Lanes have reopened on the M20 following reports of a vehicle overturning on the carriageway, but significant delays persist. The incident, which occurred just before J8 at the A20 Ashford Road exit for Leeds Castle and Maidstone Services, initially led to a complete blockage of the London-bound stretch. According to traffic monitoring by Inrix, there is still congestion with one lane closed from J9 at A20 Fougeres Way in Ashford to J8 at A20 Ashford Road near Leeds Castle and Maidstone Services, due to the overturned vehicle. Authorities have been contacted for updates from the police and ambulance services.” Source…