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Engineers are completing repairs to a burst water main which left households and businesses experiencing supply issues overnight.People living and working in the Pembury area of Tunbridge Wells reported being without water at around 8pm yesterday (February 21).Water issues have been reported this weekend. Picture: Stock imageHead of leakage at South East Water (SEW), Phil Jones, confirmed it was due to a technical issue at its drinking water storage tank, which impacted its ability to pump water from the siteHe added: “We are very sorry to customers in the Pembury area of Tunbridge Wells who experienced water supply issues overnight.“Our…

Set in six acres of landscaped grounds, this four-bedroom country residence is discreetly located behind two sets of electronically controlled gates. The impressive home spans approximately 13,000 square ft, offering a substantial living and entertaining space. The stunning property features two lakes (Image: Acorn/Zoopla) Estate agents Acorn – Dartford have highlighted several attractions of this luxurious property, nestled between Wilmington and Ruxley. The main house opens to a grand double-height entrance hall, complete with a split staircase leading to a galleried landing and a balcony. The grand double-height entrance hall (Image: Acorn/Zoopla) The extensive living space includes a beautifully appointed…

A missing teenager who was last seen at a town’s playground has been safely locatedThe 18-year-old was last seen in South Park, Maidstone, at around midnight yesterday (February 20).Police. Stock imageOfficers would like to thank all those who assisted their enquiries and shared the appeal. Source link

Image Credit: Getty Images When you become the first American female figure skater to win a gold medal in the women’s individual event at the Olympics in more than 20 years, you’re going to get a lot of attention. That’s exactly what Alysa Liu is going through. With stellar performances on the ice and a heart of pure gold, the Oakland, California, resident is inspiring millions around the world. Under the new spotlight, Alysa is motivating others to pursue their dreams, but also to dabble in new fashion — like with her iconic gum piercing and striped hair, to name…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Alysa Liu comes from a tight-knit family, all of whom were in the stands to cheer her on as she performed a gold medal-winning Olympic performance. The 20-year-old powerhouse figure skater grew up alongside her four siblings and was raised by their hard-working, supportive father, Arthur Liu. Now that the world is getting acquainted with Alysa, many are wondering if she has a mother and what happened to her. Arthur welcomed Alysa and her brothers and sisters via surrogacy. His ex-wife, however, helped him raise his kids before they divorced. Below, learn what we…

Bluewater has announced that global fashion brand Stradivarius will open its first Kent store on Thursday, February 26. The new store will be located on Lower Thames Walk, next to Marks & Spencer, in an 8,488 sq ft unit. Originally a family-owned business, the Spanish womenswear brand joined retail giant Inditex in 1999. Known for its trend-led collections, Stradivarius offers clothing, footwear, and accessories designed to inspire young people to express their individuality and embrace the latest fashion trends. James Waugh, centre director at Bluewater, said: “Stradivarius has been our most requested brand for some time now, and our original…

Image Credit: Billboard via Getty Images Nicole Polizzi, a.k.a “Snooki,” is battling stage 1 cervical cancer, and she’s ready to fight it. The Jersey Shore star revealed her diagnosis in a February 20, 2026, TikTok video, just weeks after announcing that doctors found cancerous cells in her cervix after she underwent a colposcopy and biopsy. “It came back stage 1 cervical cancer called adenocarcinoma,” Snooki said in her TikTok post about her official diagnosis. “Obviously not the news I’ve been hoping for, but also not the worst news just because they caught it so early. Thank freaking God!” Get updates on Snooki’s…

Image Credit: Vianney Le Caer/Shutterstock Tom Holland and Zendaya quickly became one of Gen-Z’s “It” couples after co-starring together in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man movies.As their characters Peter Parker and M.J. fell in love on screen, fans couldn’t help but notice sparks flying off screen, too. Over the years, the pair kept their romance mostly private, with Tom once telling The Hollywood Reporter in June 2023, “Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible. We don’t think that we owe it to anyone, it’s our thing, and it…

Graham Manser was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison in March 2024 after he was confronted by paedophiles at his family home in Bromley.  The 39-year-old has since been released from prison but in recent months police discovered he was in possession of a phone they were not aware of and had been messaging a person under the age of 16 on TikTok.  At Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday (February 2) Manser, now living in Sydenham Road in Croydon, pleaded guilty to two breaches of a sexual harm prevention order.  District Judge Smith remanded Manser in custody…

A town centre Poundland store has taped off and a person has been arrested after a small fire broke out in one of the aisles.It happened inside the branch in St George’s Street, Canterbury, at around 3pm today (February 20).Poundland in Canterbury town centre is taped offA spokesperson for the discount retailer said: “Thanks to the quick action of colleagues and nearby security staff, the fire was quickly extinguished and the store rapidly evacuated.“We’re grateful for the prompt attendance of the fire brigade and that none of our colleagues or customers were injured.“We will re-open the store once we’ve carried…