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Campaigners have expressed bitter disappointment after a planning inspector approved a new 300-home estate in a Kent village.Littlebourne Parish Council and residents were left to fight the appeal after Canterbury City Council chiefs ruled there were insufficient legal grounds to challenge the application.The land where Gladman plans to build 300 homes off Bekesbourne Lane in LittlebourneParish council chairman Peter Farrow called the decision “a huge disappointment” after the inspector rejected their appeal against the scheme, brushing aside fears over flooding, sewage, and traffic.“But it’s only outline permission, which leaves key issues we raised, including flooding risk and sewage management, still…

Parents across the borough found out this week on March 2 which secondary school their child has been offered a place as part of National Secondary School Offer Day. Parents must then accept or decline the offer by the deadline stated in their notification. Those who are unhappy with their allocated school have the right to appeal or join waiting lists. Ahead of the new intake of pupils this year, data from the Department for Education (DfE) has revealed how secondary schools in Dartford are performing at GCSE level. The figures are based on Attainment 8 scores, which measure the average achievement…

Located in Royal Parade, The Cockpit micropub won the award from Bromley CAMRA. Taking to Instagram, the business wrote: “Thank you to Bromley CAMRA for awarding us Bromley pub of the year for 2026! “Always an amazing line-up of pubs to rub shoulders with, really lucky to have such an eclectic abundance of first-rate boozers in the borough, so this means a lot to us. “Big up to the troupe that sail the ship day to day, such a wicked team to be working with. And thanks to all you punters, we wouldn’t be here without you.” First opening during…

View gallery Image Credit: Courtesy of Stephanie Buttermore/Instagram Stephanie Buttermore, the fitness influencer known for creating positive social media content on body positivity, died, her fiancé, Jeff Nippard, announced on March 6, 2026. She had just turned 36 on February 25. Naturally, heartbroken fans wondered what the cause of death was since Buttermore was known in the health and fitness space. “It is with profound sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Jeff’s fiancée and partner of 10 years, Stephanie,” an Instagram post shared to Nippard’s account read. “As many of you know, Stephanie meant the world to Jeff.…

Image Credit: Gemini The Barbie nose is the latest beauty obsession taking over TikTok, promising a perfectly sloped, doll-like profile. But hold on. While influencers are showing off their transformations, top surgeons are now issuing a serious warning about the trend’s hidden dangers. This look, also known as a ski slope nose, is flooding social media feeds, making it seem like the new must-have feature. The problem? Doctors say chasing this specific look could have serious and potentially long-lasting consequences. Reports highlight several concerns worth noting. What Is The ‘Barbie Nose’ Trend & Why Is It Everywhere? So, what’s the…

Image Credit: Courtesy of Jeff Nippard/Instagram Stephanie Buttermore was a fitness influencer with a Ph.D. in cancer research, with her life ahead of her. Based on her social media profiles, the late 36-year-old was living a healthy life. But when she suddenly died in March 2026, fans wondered what had happened to her in her final days. Buttermore’s fiancé, Jeff Nippard, a fellow fitness social media content creator, announced the news of her death in a heartwrenching Instagram post. “It is with profound sorrow that we share the sudden passing of Jeff’s fiancée and partner of 10 years, Stephanie,” the…

Image Credit: RTHMSApp For better or worse, dating apps have become a mainstay in modern dating, with many becoming popular enough to shape how entire swathes of people think about the idea of connection. According to Impaulsive co-host Mike Majlak, these apps are largely focused on curated profiles and filtered photos, pushing concepts like behavior to the wayside. He recently discussed on the Impaulsive podcast the idea behind RTHMS, a behavioral compatibility platform designed to match people based on their day-to-day lifestyles. He framed the app as a distinct one that could provide users with a unique perspective on how…

The roads in Kent making the most money for each council from penalty charge notices (PCNs) have been revealed, with one road raking in nearly £1 million.Motorists can be issued PCNs for various driving offences, including illegal parking, straying into bus lanes, or blocking a yellow box junction.Cars are banned from using the bus lane in Mount Plesant Road in Tubridge Wells between 9am and 6pmThe road where the most fines were issued in the county was Mount Pleasant Road in Tunbridge Wells, where 28,930 fines have made £991,815 in the last financial year.The stretch has been a bus lane…

South East Coast Ambulance Service was called shortly before 7.30am this morning (March 6) with reports of a crash on Instone Road. A crew was dispatched to the scene, where it was found that a vehicle and pedestrian had been involved in the incident. The pedestrian was treated before being taken to hospital in an unknown condition. We have approached Kent Police for further information. A spokesperson for the ambulance service said: “SECAmb were called shortly before 07:30 this morning to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Instone Road in Dartford. “A crew attended the…

The Barrel and Horn will shut for the final time on Saturday, April 4, the pub’s general manager has confirmed. The venue has been described as a lively social hub with regular events and a strong sense of community, London Now reports, where further details of the closure can be read. In a heartfelt message to “loyal customers, visitors and friends”, general manager Craig Hollingsbee expressed sadness at the news, stating that the team has “loved serving the people of Bromley”. He described the pub as a place for “making memories, starting stories, and giving you a space to come…