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View gallery Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Nobody saw the divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates coming. After 27 years together, three children, and the formation of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the former couple’s bond seemed impenetrable. The Microsoft co-founder made the shocking announcement that they’d split after nearly three decades of marriage in a tweet on May 3, 2021. “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,” he wrote in the joint statement. “Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible…

Image Credit: WireImage The search for Savannah Guthrie‘s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues, and new details have emerged. The 84-year-old was last seen on January 31, 2026, and she was reported missing the following day. No suspects have been named so far, but an unverified report about Savannah’s brother-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, surfaced on February 4. Here is what we know so far about Tommaso, Nancy’s son-in-law. Who Is Tommaso Cioni? About Savannah’s Brother-in-Law Tommaso is the husband of Savannah’s sister, Annie Guthrie, with whom the Today co-anchor has a close relationship. As a published author, Annie has had support from…

Police were called to the attack at Tanyard Bar and Kitchen in Bexley High Street soon after midnight on February 1. A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with “appalling injuries”. Police think 29-year-old Swanley resident Billy Clarke could know about the incident and have released his name and picture. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rodgers, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was a very serious assault, in which the victim suffered appalling injuries. “We believe Billy Clarke may have information that could assist our investigation, and are appealing for anyone who knows of his whereabouts to come…

Image Credit: Virginia Sherwood/NBC Savannah Guthrie and her family have navigated difficult terrain before. Amid news of her mother, Nancy Guthrie‘s, missing-persons case, many are learning more about the Guthries, including Savannah’s late father, Charles Guthrie. He died when she was just a teenager, which the Today co-anchor has opened up about over the years. In her 2024 faith-oriented book, Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere, Savannah recalled the heartbreak she went through when her dad died. “It cracked open our family and crushed us,” she said in an interview at the time while promoting…

Memories of nights out, iconic dance floors, and unforgettable tracks have been shared by readers, shining a light on clubs that helped define the region’s nightlife through the decades. With so many clubs now gone, their legacy lives on in the stories and memories of those who once danced the night away. In a conversation on social media, News Shopper readers were asked: “Which nightclubs do you miss the most in south east London?” The response was swift and enthusiastic, with dozens naming venues from Beckenham to Dartford, each with their own stories and standout nights. Michael Skipsey listed a…

A former BBC newsreader has taken a pop at a Kent boutique hotel, saying that a screaming child spoiled a birthday lunch with a friend.Jan Leeming posted on X of her experience at The Pig at Bridge Place, in the village of Bridge, near Canterbury.Jan Leeming has hit out over a noisy child at The Pig in Bridge. Pictured here at a fete in Kent. Picture: Harold ChapmanShe said she was treating a friend to a birthday lunch at the venue, which dates from the 17th century, but the occasion was spoilt by the screaming child on a nearby table.She…

Image Credit: Huha Inc, Unsplash.com The red carpet is home to some truly stunning bodies. To an average person, they look pretty much impossible. And sure, actors have more time and money to dedicate to diet and exercise. But in most cases, even with all that help, a normal person wouldn’t be able to achieve similar results. And neither can actors — at least not without some help. There is often a medical component to their “final form”. Yes, many stars undergo various procedures to achieve that gorgeous look and deliver style moments that rule the red carpet. Understanding what…

Bosses at a Kent hospital have declared an internal critical incident due to “ongoing and exceptional demand”.The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust said the decision had “not been taken lightly” following a high number of patients at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.There is ongoing and exceptional demand for hospital services at the William Harvey Hospital, AshfordA spokesman for the trust said this evening: “Our hospitals are seeing very high numbers of patients needing hospital care.“Beds across our hospitals are currently full and attendance at our emergency departments is extremely high, meaning there is very limited capacity to…

Image Credit: Getty Images Former First Lady Jill Biden was married once before meeting her current husband, former President Joe Biden. Her ex-husband is William Stevenson, who made headlines in early 2026 for his first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of his wife, Linda Stevenson. Biden has not publicly commented on the news of her first husband’s criminal charges. Learn about Stevenson below. When Was Jill Biden Married to Her Ex-Husband? Biden was married to Stevenson from 1970 to 1975. At the time, Biden went by the name Jill Stevenson. Why Did Bill Biden Divorce William Stevenson? Jill…

Image Credit: Getty Images for The Business of Kim Kardashian‘s personal life has been in the public eye for over a decade. Ever since formally introducing herself in 2007 with the debut episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim has made herself known as a prominent socialite and powerful businesswoman. Over the years, Kim has enjoyed incredibly joyful highs and endured devastating lows. After more than six years of marriage and four children, Kim has officially filed for divorce from her husband, Kanye West, in February of 2021. The former power couple finally settled the matter with a finalized divorce in…