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Image Credit: Getty Images Although many businesses are recognizing Monday, October 14, as a nationwide holiday, not everyone is observing Columbus Day (which is now known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in multiple states). Certain banks and other businesses are closed for the day, but which ones are open? Find out which major chains and federal businesses are open for the federal holiday, below. Is October 14, 2024, a Federal Holiday? October 14, 2024, is a federal holiday. It was originally recognized as Columbus Day by all U.S. states until it was eventually widely observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. However, Indigenous…

Image Credit: Dan Vucko Toronto-based producer and songwriter Dan Vucko, known for his innovative and unconventional approach to hip-hop, is gearing up for a significant move to Los Angeles in 2025. With a proven track record of crafting hits for artists like Akintoye, a Toronto rapper with 2.9 million TikTok followers, Vucko is now aiming to carve out a niche for himself in the vibrant and competitive pop music scene of L.A. A New Chapter in the City of Angels The decision to relocate to Los Angeles would mark as a pivotal moment in Vucko’s career. After years of making…

Located on Oakley Road in Bromley, the Two Doves pub has a history dating back to 1834 and was rebuilt in the 1870s after a devastating fire. Today, it stands strong, continuing to be a focal point for the community while maintaining its traditional charm. The pub recently entered a new chapter in April 2024 when Steph Kirton, who had already spent three years managing the pub, took over ownership. Her daughter Sadie has also joined the family business, preparing delicious food for customers from Monday to Saturday between 12pm and 4pm. Whether you’re craving a freshly made roll, toasties,…

A village’s only pub has been saved from closure after plans to build six homes on its car park were refused.The Plough Inn in Ripple, near Deal, announced it was shutting in July in response to an application that would have seen its car park in Church Road relocated and replaced with homes.The Plough Inn in Ripple has been saved from closureThe plan was put forward by Ripple Farm Ltd, the company which owns the car park which was originally built to serve the pub.After fears customers would be left with nowhere to park, landlord Brian Davies handed in his…

Image Credit: Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag Did Donald Trump come close to a third assassination attempt? At his recent rally in Southern California, the 78-year-old Republican candidate spoke to supporters with just weeks to go before the 2024 presidential election. As Trump races for another term in the White House against Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, he has faced multiple shooting threats in different U.S. states. Learn more about what happened at Trump’s Coachella rally. Was There Another Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump? No shots were fired during Trump’s Coachella-based rally on Saturday, October 12. However, a…

In a statement on Facebook, the hospital confirmed that it experienced a power outage earlier this morning (October 11). Although most of the power has now been restored, it will still have an impact throughout the day, the spokesperson added. As a result, some appointments are being postponed and the hospital said it will contact patients at the “earliest opportunity” to re-arrange. The full statement from the hospital says: “All our patients are safe. Planned appointments are currently postponed and we will contact you at the earliest opportunity to re-arrange. “Please call 111 to be directed to the appropriate alternative…

Men involved in a car theft empire, a burglar and a prolific shoplifter were also jailed. Here are the names and faces of the men and women who are have been sentenced to prison time in October 2024 so far. Najma Ali Najma Ali (Image: Met Police) Najma Ali, 18, has been jailed after she slashed a woman with a knife in Grove Park.  The incident took place after an argument between the manager of the assisted living facility on Launcelot Road and Ali, a tenant. On December 22 last year Ali smashed up the office including throwing a chair at a TV screen. …

A six-year contract worth £521 million is being advertised by the government for firms to run two locations for people seeking asylum crossing the Channel in small boats.The Home Office is looking for an operator to manage health care services at both the Manston Reception Centre near Ramsgate and Western Jet Foil in Dover.The aim of the Home Office tender is to create a safe and secure environment for the Border Force to register those arriving in the UK on small boats from across the Channel. Picture: NCAAccording to the tender, published on Friday, tasks would include managing staffing of…

Drivers in and around Dartford will have 16 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network in the coming weeks. Source link

These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Source link