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Former boxing world champion and Kent resident Barry McGuigan MBE has signed up for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! 2024.The Irishman, who now lives in Dargate, between Faversham and Whitstable, joins Coleen Rooney, McFly’s Danny Jones and former Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse in this year’s line-up.Ex-boxer Barry McGuigan lives in Kent, having settled in Dargate with his wifeA jungle insider told The Sun: “Barry is a knockout signing for the show and complements the line up which, so far, has been dominated by strong women.”He’s a huge star who’ll bring back nostalgic memories of the Eighties…

The Oak on Widmore Road is housed in a building that once featured coaching stables—which has now been transformed into an intimate dining room. The Oak offers a rare combination of historic character and contemporary flair. Its cosy interior and welcoming staff make it a preferred spot for locals seeking a classic British pub experience with a modern twist. Rumour has it that David Bowie himself may have once pulled up a stool at The Oak. The current team is headed by Kiki, a longstanding member of the Bromley pub scene. Chris Kelly, Director of pub group Fest and Revel,…

Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a woman reported missing in Gillingham.Summon Masih was last seen in the Windmill Road area at about 12.55pm.Summon Masih was last seen in the Windmill Road, GillinghamThe 53-year-old is described as around 5’3” tall, of small build and was last seen wearing black trousers, black trainers, green socks, a grey dressing gown and a black coat.Anyone who has seen Summon is urged to call 999, quoting reference 03-0545. Source link

Sally Sue’s sandwich bar, based in St Vincent’s Road, opened on June 4, 2013, three years after Sally and her family moved to Dartford. The shop is family run with Sally at the helm with help from her daughter and husband. While Sally receives nothing but positive feedback from her customers, she found that business had dropped giving her no choice but to close at the end of October if things did not improve. However, on October 23 the shop shared on social media that it will not be closing. The sandwich bar will remain open, and Sally will take…

Born as Victoria Louise Scott, the singer was born in Bromley in 1991 and later on in her childhood moved to Petts Wood and then Bickley. She sang in her church choir and went to the Italia Conti Associates Saturday school in Chislehurst when she was five years old. At the age of 11, she went to Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in Woking before moving to Brentwood with her family and attending Brentwood County High School. As she grew up, she appeared in a West End production of the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and also played Lousia…

Drivers are experiencing delays after a road near a busy port was blocked following a car fire.The A2 Jubilee Way in Dover is closed in both directions from the A258 (Deal Roundabout) to the A20 (Eastern Docks roundabout).The A2 Jubilee Way in Dover has been closed in both directions following a car fire. Picture: GoogleFire crews were called to the road just after 3pm – and it was still closed at 7.30pm.A fire service spokesperson said: “Kent Fire and Rescue was called at 3.11pm to reports of a car on fire on Jubilee Way, Dover.“Two fire engines attended, and crews…

Closures remain southbound from J1B Princes Road Interchange at Dartford today (October 30), causing delays of up to two hours. Kent Police were called to the clockwise carriageway to a “serious collision” at 2.23pm. Earlier today the National Highways said that the closure was likely to last until the evening, but it now warns the road will be closed southbound throughout the evening. There’s an hour delay anti-clockwise and two hours clockwise approaching the crossing. A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service are at the scene where both carriageways are currently closed. “The air…

Pictures at the scene show the damage at both Plaistow Lane and Orchard Road in Bromley, which were both in flames in separate incidents despite being just 300 metres away on Sunday (October 27). The houses have been taped off and temporary fencing has been erected. Parked outside Orchard Road, forensic vehicles were seen by the house as an active investigation continues. Forensic services at Bromley (Image: Berk Uyal) The blaze appears to have ripped apart the roofs of both the Plaistow Lane and Orchard Road buildings. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled the first fire in Plaistow…

Three men were arrested after drugs, cash and a zombie knife were found during searches of a car and house.Officers patrolling the Jemmett Road area of Ashford – near popular Victoria Park – became suspicious of a nearby vehicle.Drugs, cash and a zombie knife were found after police became suspicious of a vehicle in the Jemmett Road area of Ashford. Pictures: Kent PoliceAfter approaching the car and speaking to the occupants, officers carried out a search of the vehicle, on Wednesday night.Bags containing a large quantity of cannabis were found, as well as cash.A police spokesperson said: “Inquiries led to…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) has been actively working alongside Vice President Kamala Harris as Election Day on November 5 approaches, prompting extreme comments from former President Donald Trump. On Thursday, Trump labeled Cheney a “radical war hawk” and suggested, “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her, OK? Let’s see how she feels about it. You know, when the guns are trained on her face.” In response, Cheney, along with many others, condemned Trump’s remarks, stating they echoed those of a dictator. “This is how dictators destroy free…