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Fears have been raised that a derelict building will soon collapse after a council confirmed it is taking no enforcement action against its owner.The Grade II-listed Newgate House in Sandwich has been described as a “thorn in the side” of the town for more than three decades.Newgate House in Sandwich has sat abandoned for decadesLast year, Dover District Council (DDC) member Cllr Dan Friend (Con) put forward a motion calling on the authority to take enforcement action against the property owner.The proposal was voted down at a meeting of the full council, leaving the New Street site fenced off ever…

Hayley Maughan said she was “panicking so bad” as her cousin, Owen Maughan, and his dad, Patrick Maughan, “chased” her family-of-four for several miles on the A2 before their car flipped and crashed. A trial at Maidstone Crown Court heard on Wednesday (February 4) that after the crash, Ms Maughan looked for her children in the back seats and Peter was not there. Jurors had previously heard how the little boy was thrown from the vehicle and died as a result of the crash – with “severe and devastating injuries” to his head, chest and abdomen leaving him no chance…

Image Credit: Getty Images for Pepsi Zero Sugar Tyler Shough emerged as one of the NFL’s breakout stars during the 2025 season, ultimately earning Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year honors after a standout debut with the New Orleans Saints. Shough threw for 2,384 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions while completing 67.6% of his passes and setting several franchise rookie records, including most passing yards, passing touchdowns and highest completion percentage for a Saints first-year quarterback. His late-season surge included a career-high performance in Week 17 and selection to the PFWA All-Rookie team, solidifying his rapid rise…

Connor Dill passed the famous Knowledge test five months ago. But he wasn’t allowed to take a fare until his 21st birthday, on January 29. Now, he’s the youngest black cab driver in the nation – and he says it’s all he’s ever wanted to do. Connor has been “obsessed” with the famous vehicles since he was four years old, after his grandad rented one for the day and drove his family around. He said: “From then on, it’s always been in my head that that’s what I want to do. When I got the Knowledge done, it was such…

Image Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Pizza Hut is making headlines after confirming plans to close hundreds of locations across the U.S. The announcement has sparked questions among customers about the future of the iconic pizza chain and what the changes mean. Below, we break down the latest details and what to know moving forward. Is Pizza Hut Closing? No. Pizza Hut isn’t shutting down entirely, but the iconic pizza brand is making significant changes. How Many Pizza Hut Stores Are Closing? Pizza Hut plans to close about 250 restaurants across the United States in the first half of…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Bitcoin faced a 10 percent drop in one week in early February, and investors tried to make a run for their money while they could. Since the currency’s rate plummeted that much, many are wondering why and what led to the fall in price. The drop in the crypto’s price was attributed to a variety of factors, including, as usual, economic uncertainty as well as a fluctuating geopolitical climate. Here, we break down what we know about the drop in Bitcoin’s price. How Much Did Bitcoin Drop in Price? As previously noted, Bitcoin dropped…

Image Credit: Michael Moriatis/AMC For four seasons now, Dark Winds has continuously received high praise, with reviews even reaching 100% on Rotten Tomatoes for all three of its first seasons. As we gear up for season 4, fans have already wondered whether a season 5 is on the horizon. Set in the 1970s, the Southwestern psychological thriller follows a group of Navajo tribal police officers who come face-to-face with some of the most frightening forces and difficult crimes in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest. Hollywood Life has the latest on the future of Dark Winds below. What…

Image Credit: Getty Images Lil Jon (real name: Jonathan H. Smith) is known for some of the greatest music hits of the 2010s, including the nightclub anthem “Turn Down for What, for starters. But above his career, Lil Jon is a father, first and foremost. The rapper is a dad to two children: his son, Nathan, a.k.a. DJ Young Slade, and his daughter, Nahara. Jon welcomed his two kids nearly two decades apart from each other, and his son followed in his steps as a music artist. Unfortunately, in early 2026, Jon’s son, Nathan, made headlines when he was reported…

The next step in the overhaul of local government in Kent took an important step today with the start of a massive consultation exercise.Stakeholders are to be invited to provide feedback on the five different options put forward by the county’s 14 councils.County Hall in MaidstoneUnder local government reorganisation (LGR), announced in late 2024 by the then Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, all of Kent’s council will effectively abolish themselves and be replaced by a much smaller number of large unitary authorities.The Labour government aims to streamline local government and make it more efficient as well as save money.Ministers have…

Image Credit: Getty Images for Pencils Of Prom Rapper Lil Jon (real name: Jonathan H. Smith) and his family are trying to locate his son Nathan Smith, a.k.a DJ Young Slade, after the 27-year-old went missing in Georgia in early February 2026. As new details emerge about his case, fans of both the father and son are hoping for a positive outcome. “The family is asking for privacy at this time,” a statement from Lil Jon and his family read, obtained by E! News. “We are also asking for continued prayers for Nathan to come home safe.” Find out what…