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The London Borough of Bromley Council has confirmed the new rates across multiple car parks, including Palace Grove and Mitre Close. At Palace Grove, the new rates for Saturdays and Sundays, between 8.30am and 9pm, are as follows: £1.70 for up to one hour, £3.10 for up to two hours, £4.50 for up to three hours, and £6.40 for up to four hours. A fixed evening tariff of £1.50 will apply from 9pm to midnight. In Mitre Close, the new rates for every day between 8.30am and 6.30pm will be £1.70 for up to one hour and £3.10 for up…

A paedophile who asked his victim to send him explicit photographs while wearing a school uniform is now behind bars.Sex offender Jack Hickey, 28, was described as a “predator” for trying to speak to children via online messaging platforms in his attempts to find a “secret boyfriend”.Jack Hickey has been jailed for four years and 10 months. Picture: Kent PoliceIn November 2023, Hickey, of Woodlands Avenue, Snodland, created a profile for Chat Avenue, an online chatroom service, before proactively targeting a user he believed to be a teenage boy.After convincing his victim to communicate via Snapchat, which has privacy features…

Image Credit: Getty Images Dolly Parton found the love of her life in late husband Carl Thomas Dean. The two fell in love and got married in 1966. And although the “Jolene” hitmaker is one of the most famous names in music, Carl made sure to avoid the spotlight. Nevertheless, they enjoyed a loving relationship for decades until his death in March 2025. The news shocked fans, as many didn’t know much about Carl, his marriage to Dolly or whether or not they shared children together. As seen in an announcement on Dolly’s Instagram, she said, “Carl and I spent…

Image Credit: Getty Images Dolly Parton has been a staple of the music industry for nearly 60 years after getting her big break in the 1960s. Her career has made her a country icon, with numerous hits including songs like “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” and she continues to be a massively influential singer to this day. Almost as long as she’s been making music, she was also married to late retired businessman Carl Thomas Dean. The pair married in 1966, and their marriage lasted until Carl’s death in March 2025. Find out more about Dolly’s husband Carl Dean, and…

Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images Anora made a strong impression earlier this year in cinema. After premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, the film earned multiple accolades, including several 2025 Golden Globe nominations, Academy Award wins and a BAFTA win for actress Mikey Madison! The actress—also known for her roles in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Scream—won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Anora, which also won Best Picture, and dedicated her win to sex workers. During her acceptance speech, Mikey shared, “I will continue to support and be an ally.” She continued, “All of…

Image Credit: Disney/Matt Sayles Grant Ellis’ journey to love has officially begun, and Bachelor Nation is eagerly watching the reality star’s story unfold. As the 31-year-old navigates the competition, fans are anxious to see which of the 25 women vying for his heart will win him over. In an interview with Good Morning America on January 27, 2025, Grant reflected on the group of women who became part of his journey. “I think the thing that really brought us all together was what they were here for, and that was love,” Grant shared. “I think that everybody was genuine, everybody was…

Staff at Farringtons School in Chislehurst, where parents pay up to £50,000 a year for their child to attend, say they are already underpaid compared to teachers in other schools and now face further cuts to their salaries and pensions. The National Education Union (NEU) and NASUWT claim the school is using fire and rehire tactics to either remove staff from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or cut salaries by 3.48 per cent. They argue that these changes will make it harder to recruit and retain good teachers. According to the NEU, a newly qualified teacher at Farringtons earns £33,757, nearly…

Image Credit: Disney The female-led Bachelor spinoff, The Bachelorette, first premiered in 2003 with lead Trista Rehn. With Season 29 of The Bachelor currently airing, it’s time to take a look at who will be stepping into the lead role for the next season for the ladies. Find out more below. Warning: Spoilers Ahead! Who Was the Last Bachelorette? Jenn Tran, the first Asian-American lead, headed Season 21 of The Bachelorette last year, which ended in September with a shocking twist. Tran was faced with a difficult decision between two final men, Marcus Shoberg and Devin Strader. Although Tran ultimately…

View gallery Image Credit: Disney The 2025 Oscars started off on a literal high note with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo‘s Wicked performance. Throughout the evening, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences honored their picks in film, from actors to directors, costume design and, of course, the Best Picture winner! But did the entire evening live up to its full potential for viewers? Hollywood Life has rounded up some of the best — and worst — moments from the Oscars below. Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo’s Performance: Best There’s no question that Ariana and Cynthia’s gravity-defying duet brought…

Image Credit: Unsplash E-commerce and online shopping have made getting the goods you need easier and more convenient, but shopping from your phone or computer does create a few challenges that you don’t run into at a physical store–and not only the delayed gratification of awaiting your package. You may have to contend with items arriving damaged or late–or never arriving at all.  What makes all of this more frustrating is being left in the dark – which can easily be the case if the seller doesn’t provide complete tracking information. That is why sellers and buyers are increasingly relying…