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Theatre Workshop or The Ballad of Ewan and Joan tells the story of the theatre company that began in MacColl’s home town of Salford in the 1930s and had a seminal influence on British theatre. Although the story begins the north west, the play has links with south London. Ewan MacColl lived for many years in Bromley with his third wife Peggy Seeger, for whom he wrote The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, later covered by Roberta Flack. He was also the father of Croydon-born pop singer Kirsty MacColl. The play features his song Dirty Old Town, written…

Image Credit: Disney Jamal Roberts captured hearts across the country as the winner of American Idol Season 23, becoming one of the most memorable champions in recent years thanks to his powerhouse vocals, inspiring backstory, and deep love for family. The singer-songwriter has repeatedly credited his three daughters as his greatest inspiration, telling USA Today, “It was really the kids — they’re just my inspiration.” Since his Idol win, Jamal has stayed busy building his music career and expanding his national profile. In late 2025, he released original music including his soulful single “Mississippi,” and he earned his first Grammy nomination…

Image Credit: Disney Jamal Roberts made American Idol history by becoming the first Black man in more than 20 years to win the competition, capturing the Season 23 crown and winning over fans nationwide. Beyond his powerful vocals, the singer-songwriter is also a devoted father to three young daughters — a role he’s spoken about with pride throughout his journey on the show. While Jamal has shared glimpses of his life as a dad, he has kept details about his children’s mother and his romantic life largely private, prompting curiosity from fans. After his big win, Jamal reflected on the…

A golf club has appealed for the return of its historic trophies after they were stolen during a late-night break-in.West Malling Golf Club is offering a £5,000 reward after trophies linked to decades of competitions were taken on Friday night between 10.55pm and 11pm.CCTV shows men allegedly forcing entry through a rear door at the clubhouseClub representative Kate Brett said CCTV footage shows three people allegedly arriving in a car from the main road, driving through a hedge and entering the car park before targeting the rear of the clubhouse.“They came in through the hedge from the main road in…

View gallery Image Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Warner Bros. Pictures’ film adaptation of Wuthering Heights features some of the most recognizable faces in the business, starting with Hollywood royalty Margot Robbie. The Australia native, whose most acclaimed movies include The Wolf of Wall Street, I, Tonya, Mary Queen of Scots and Barbie, is playing the role of Catherine. She is accompanied by her co-star Jacob Elordi, who most recently starred as the Creature in Netflix’s Frankenstein. Margot teased how “brilliant” the adaptation is during an August 2025 interview with Josh Horowitz. “Just you wait,” the actress said in…

Image Credit: Zuffa LLC Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett finally stepped into the Octagon for one of the most talked-about matchups on the UFC 324 fight card. The clash brought together Gaethje’s battle-tested power and Pimblett’s rising-star momentum, drawing massive attention from MMA fans around the world. From where each fighter is from to how to watch the event, here’s everything you need to know about the UFC 324 showdown — including the full fight results below. Where Is Paddy Pimblett From? Pimblett — nicknamed “The Baddy” — is an English mixed martial artist born on January 3, 1995, in…

Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures This isn’t your English class’ reading assignment. Wuthering Heights will reach theaters in 2026, starring Hollywood icon, actress and producer Margot Robbie, and Jacob Elordi. The famous 19th-century romance story written by Emily Brontë has been adapted into a 2026 movie, and the trailer lays everything out on the table. From lust to vengeance, viewers see the two love interests in a different light on the big screen. While working together, Margot and Jacob formed a close friendship. The two opened up about their “codependency” with each other during a joint cast interview with Fandango…

Image Credit: FilmMagic Teyana Taylor is a true triple threat, as a skilled dancer, actress and singer, but most of all, her music is her key focus. Besides collaborating with major artists like making uncredited guest appearances on Kanye West’s albums and choreographing Beyoncé’s “Ring The Alarm” video, Teyana has been successful with her albums VII, K.T.S.E., and The Album.  Outside of music, Teyana also had a long-term relationship with former NBA player Iman Shumpert. The pair got married in 2016, and they’re proud parents to daughters Junie and Rue. Unfortunately, the pair announced that they had separated after seven years of marriage in September 2023. In her previous…

Image Credit: Disney Jamal Roberts was crowned the season 23 winner of American Idol. His road to victory was, of course, nowhere near easy, but he wowed the judges during his audition when he sang Rick James’ “Mary Jane.” After Ryan Seacrest announced his name as the victor, Jamal celebrated with runner-up John Foster and his other Idol friends. “I’m still trying to process this … God is so good,” Jamal captioned an Instagram post during the May 2025 season finale. “From my first step on that stage to this unbelievable moment, I never dreamed a kid from my hometown…

I recognise we need more homes, but the Government’s targets for Bromley are both unfair and unachievable. London is supposed to deliver more than a quarter of Labour’s 1.5 million homes target, yet the allocation system is fundamentally flawed. It forces development onto poorly connected green belt in outer London while protecting vast swathes of brownfield industrial land in inner London, with excellent public transport. This fails to build homes where demand is highest and infrastructure already exists, while irreparably damaging our greenbelt. Sadiq Khan’s London Plan—more than 500 pages and 123 policies—effectively bans housebuilding on brownfield sites in inner…