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Teens who carried out a series of revenge shooting in Peckham, an Orpington drug dealer and a Bexleyheath thief were also jailed. Here are the names and faces of the men and women sentenced to prison time in October 2024. Shane Simmonds Shane Simmonds (Image: Met Police) Shane Simmonds, 39, murdered his wife Tia at their home on Parbury Road, Forest Hill, on New Year’s Day.    Tia’s mum said just days before the killing they had all enjoyed a “normal family Christmas with food and games”, but Simmonds’ internet history later revealed that he had been planning his wife’s murder for…

Image Credit: The Washington Post via Getty Im Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States. The Republican president-elect defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 race for the White House after securing both the popular vote and the electoral vote. He then addressed his supporters on Wednesday morning, vowing to lead the “golden age of America” after launching the “greatest political movement of all time.” Until Trump’s victory this week, Grover Cleveland was the only president to serve non-consecutive terms. But does this unique situation allow him to run for a third term? Here’s a look at how…

Image Credit: Getty Images Kamala Harris has conceded to President-elect Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the Vice President delivered her official speech at Howard University, her alma mater, acknowledging her loss but firmly stating, “I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign.” “The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity of all people. A fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation, the ideals that reflect America at our best. That is a fight I will never give up.” Here’s a look at how presidential terms work and whether the Vice President has her…

Image Credit: Mike Marsland Liam Payne continues to be remembered and mourned as his funeral approaches in the coming days. The former One Direction singer was known for his distinctive voice, showcased both in the band and throughout his solo career. In his final days, he was in Argentina after attending a concert by his former bandmate, Niall Horan. He leaves behind his family, son, girlfriend, friends, and fans worldwide who will always remember him as the artist with whom they grew up. His former bandmates—Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan—paid tribute to him by sharing a…

Image Credit: Getty Images for Easterseals Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory prompted numerous reactions, particularly from late-night TV hosts, leading to considerable debate. During his victory speech in the early hours of November 6, 2024, the 78-year-old Republican stated, “We have to put our country first for at least a period of time. We have to fix it. Because together we can truly make America great again for all Americans. So I want to just tell you what a great honor this is. I want to thank you. I will not let you down. America’s future will be bigger,…

Image Credit: JACKSON LEE DAVIS/NETFLIX Outer Banks fans might be mourning a beloved Pogue. The hit Netflix series dropped part 2 of season 4 on November 7, 2024, and viewers are reeling from rumors about a character’s potential demise. Rudy Pankow‘s character, JJ, is known to conjure up quite the drama in the show. In fact, the fourth season started with JJ impulsively spending a large chunk of the Pogues’ money to re-purchase his house. Nevertheless, his feisty demeanor and love story with Kiara (played by Madison Bailey) has gripped fans. So, does JJ die in part 2 of season…

View gallery Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story brought renewed attention to the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez. The brothers have been imprisoned since 1996 for the murders of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez, whom they accused of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. With a new generation reexamining their story through a fresh lens, Lyle and Erik have been given the opportunity for resentencing and a possible release in the near future. HollywoodLife has compiled all the latest details and updates on their incarceration below. Why Did the Menendez Brothers…

A missing teenager last spotted in a busy town centre could have used trains to travel elsewhere, police said.Officers have launched an appeal to find 15-year-old Billie-Sue Kent, also known as Billie Hartley, who has gone missing from Faversham.Billie Kent, 15, was last spotted in Faversham town centre on November 6. Picture: Kent PoliceThe 5ft 2 teen was last seen at about 1pm yesterday (November 6) but could have travelled elsewhere in Swale or to Medway using the rail network.She is described as being of slim build with long dark hair and was wearing a cream tracksuit and UGG boots…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images The United States has officially elected a new President and Vice President-elect: former 45th President Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, who will assume office once current President Joe Biden’s term concludes in 2025. As the 81-year-old politician prepares to end his four-year presidency, he endorsed his current partner in office, Vice President Kamala Harris, following his withdrawal from the race. In a social media statement, Biden said, “I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can’t do – when we do it together. We just have to…

Image Credit: Getty Images Former President Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, with his running mate, J.D. Vance, set to become the next Vice President. During his victory speech in the early hours of November 6, 2024, after securing a significant number of electoral college votes, Trump stated, “There’s never been anything like this in this country, and maybe the, and now it’s going to reach a new level of importance because we’re going to help our country heal. We’re going to help our country heal. We have a country that needs help,…