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Wheelchair users, people on mobility scooters and parents pushing prams face a one-mile diversion after plans for a ramped footbridge were ditched in favour of a cheaper, stepped version.The proposed crossing over a railway line in Kennington, Ashford, will provide a quicker route between a recently-built estate and a planned new school.The new footbridge over a railway in Kennington, Ashford, has been described as “groundbreaking”. Picture: Quinn EstatesIt had originally been designed to be accessible for everyone – but now a £3 million stepped footbridge funded by housing developers has been rubber-stamped instead.Network Rail, now known as South Eastern Railway,…

Blue singer Antony Costa has stepped into a starring role in Aladdin at Dartford’s Orchard West after Linda Robson was forced to withdraw due to illness. Mr Costa is now playing the part of Councillor Costa in the Christmas production. He said: “They say in Pantoland, anything can happen and all of a sudden I’m Councillor of Dartfordia! “I love panto so much and am so happy to help out and to join the amazing cast at Orchard West. “Panto is the best way to celebrate the festive season and I’m looking forward to seeing lots of families join in…

Image Credit: Getty Images When the cameras stop rolling and red carpets are rolled up, Hollywood’s elite trade soundstages for sun-drenched coastlines, glittering casinos, and ultra-exclusive retreats. These destinations aren’t just about luxury; they’re about privacy, prestige, and unforgettable experiences. From neon-lit nights to serene European hideaways, here’s where Hollywood’s high-rollers love to vacation. Las Vegas, USA Few places match Las Vegas for pure spectacle. A longtime playground for A-list celebrities, Vegas offers five-star resorts, Michelin-starred dining, private gaming salons, and headline-worthy nightlife. Stars can enjoy VIP treatment at luxury hotels like The Venetian or Wynn, catch world-class residencies, or…

Image Credit: WireImage Young Thug proposed to his girlfriend of four years, Mariah the Scientist, on stage at his December 2025 “Hometown Hero: Young Thug & Friends” benefit concert — and the moment became one that they and fans will never forget. As seen in viral videos online, Young Thug got down on one knee on stage and popped the big question, which Mariah easily answered with a “yes.” Fans erupted into cheers for the happy couple. Learn all about Mariah, Young Thug’s fiancée, below. @concert_queen01 @Young Thug PROPOSED TO @Mariah the Scientist #foryou #youngthug #mariahthescientist #Atlanta ♬ original sound…

Image Credit: GIULIA PARMIGIANI/NETFLIX Bonjour, Emily in Paris fans! The hit Netflix series is gearing up for its highly anticipated fifth season, and excitement is already building as Emily Cooper’s story takes a glamorous turn from Paris to Rome. Main cast members Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, and more fan favorites are back in front of the camera for another season of romance, chaos, and couture. Emily In Paris. Lily Collins as Emily in Emily In Paris. Cr. Caroline Dubois/Netflix © 2025 Production made headlines in late August after Assistant Director Diego Borella suddenly passed away while preparing to…

Image Credit: Getty Images Gil Gerard, famous for playing the on-screen hero Buck Rogers, died on December 16, 2025. He was 82. His wife, Janet Gerard, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement written by her late husband that she shared via Facebook. “If you are reading this, then Janet has posted it as I asked her to,” Gerard wrote in his final words. “My life has been an amazing journey. The opportunities I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the love I have given and received have made my 82 years on the planet deeply satisfying. My journey has…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Donald Trump‘s White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, was interviewed by Vanity Fair over the course of his first year back in office, and her comments about his entire cabinet raised eyebrows across America. She promptly blasted the interview as a “framed hit piece” on her and “the finest president” in a statement she posted after its publication. “The article published early this morning is a disingenuously framed hit piece on me and the finest President, White House staff, and Cabinet in history,” Wiles tweeted, in part, on December 16, 2025. “Significant context…

Southeastern trains running between Bromley South and Orpington are expected to be disrupted until the end of December 17. This is for repairs to be done on a crossing at Bickley. While trains are able to run, a lack of available routes means some services will be cancelled, with others delayed or revised. This affects Southeastern services between London Victoria and Orpington along with some other services in the area also impacted. Source link

Image Credit: Niko Tavernise, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment Disclosure Day is Steven Spielberg‘s latest sci-fi creation, and its eerie trailer teases an incoming alien invasion. With an all-star main cast and an ensemble crew supporting them, the Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures production will hit theaters over the summer of 2026. Per its logline and trailer, Disclosure Day teases, “If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to seven billion people. We are coming close to … ‘Disclosure Day.’” This leaves the film’s…

Image Credit: Getty Rob Reiner, the acclaimed filmmaker behind When Harry Met Sally…, The Princess Bride and Stand By Me, and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home on December 14, 2025, in an apparent double homicide. Rob was 78 and Michele was 68. Per The New York Times, authorities say their daughter Romy Reiner discovered her father’s body around 3:30 p.m. after a massage therapist, unable to reach the couple for a scheduled appointment, alerted her; paramedics later found Michele’s body inside the residence. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner,…