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The government’s latest quarterly report, which tracks enforcement action against illegal working, was published last month and covers the period July 1 to September 30, 2025. The list revealed that Chislehurst Gin Company Limited, based at 39 High Street in Orpington, was fined £40,000. The report shows this was the only Bromley business named during the period. These fines are part of a wider effort by the government to ensure that businesses comply with immigration laws and only employ workers who have the right to work in the UK. Employers can face severe consequences if they knowingly hire someone without…

Image Credit: FilmMagic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long been a prominent figure in American politics. From running as an independent presidential candidate to publicly backing President Donald Trump, he was ultimately nominated and confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in February 2025. Now a member of Trump’s cabinet, Kennedy — part of the iconic Kennedy family — continues to draw attention not just for his political views, but also for his personal life. His current wife, actress Cheryl Hines, has been a steady and supportive presence by his side, but who are his ex-wives? Hollywood…

New proposals to create two Traveller sites have been submitted just weeks after legal action started because several mobile homes had been stationed without permission.Over the past three years, there have been several ongoing planning disputes over the use of the farmland off White Post Lane in Sole Street, near Gravesend.Two new applications have been submitted. Picture: Gravesham Borough CouncilThe site is subject to an enforcement notice from Gravesham council preventing it from being used for residential purposes.However, many planning applications seeking to change the use of different fields which make up the 75,000 sq ft plot to create Traveller…

The Crown & Anchor, in Park Road, has been recognised as part of the Bromley and Biggin Hill’s Favourite Pub Competition 2026. A total of 36 pubs in the Bromley and Biggin Hill constituency were up for the award – created by MP Peter Fortune to showcase the area’s boozers – with 23 of these voted for by residents. The Crown & Anchor said winning the competition “means the world” because it was decided by the people of Bromley. In a Facebook post, the pub said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Crown & Anchor Bromley has officially been voted…

Image Credit: Getty Images The 2026 Academy Awards are on the horizon, and soon, cinephiles will see who the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures chose as the Best Actor, Actress and Picture. But for viewers tuning in at home, they want to know how they can watch the 2026 Oscars live. Luckily, Hulu is offering the chance to watch the ceremony. Below, find out how you can tune into the 2026 Academy Awards! When Are the 2026 Oscars? The 2026 Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Can I Stream…

Image Credit: Omar Harfouch On February 20, 2026, pianist and cultural figure Omar Harfouch headlined a curated, invitation-only arts salon that brought celebrities, executives, and pageant-world figures together for a night of philanthropy and cultural exchange.  The event was visibly and audibly dedicated to peace, a motif that was made apparent during the night’s concerto and subsequent feelings of unity shared among the guests. A Guest List Embodying High Society Harfouch’s concert featured a number of carefully-selected prominent social and cultural figures, including socialite Caitlyn Jenner, model and beauty queen Michaela Tomanová, actress Sahar Biniaz, and contemporary artist Romero Britto,…

Image Credit: WWD via Getty Images The suspect in the March 8, 2026, shooting of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky‘s Beverly Hills, California, home was identified as Ivana Lisette Ortiz by police. Rihanna was inside the house, according to the Los Angeles Times. Fortunately, she was unharmed. The famous musicians, who share children RZA, Riot and Rocki together, have not spoken publicly about the incident, and as questions arise about the case, many are wondering why anyone would target the “Diamonds” hitmaker in the first place. Here is everything we know so far about Ortiz and the shooting she was allegedly…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images The 2026 Academy Awards will bring together the biggest stars in film to celebrate the year’s best movies, performances and filmmakers. This year’s ceremony features a competitive slate of nominees led by Sinners, which made history with 16 nominations, followed by One Battle After Another with 13 nominations. Several major stars are also in the running for acting awards. Michael B. Jordan earned a Best Actor nomination for Sinners, while Leonardo DiCaprio is nominated for One Battle After Another. Other contenders include Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme and Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon. On…

Huge queues are building on the A2 after a crash involving “at least five vehicles” has blocked the four-lane carriageway.The eastbound route is gridlocked from Bean Interchange to the A2260 exit for Northfleet, Ebbsfleet and Swanscombe following the incident.Huge queues are building on the A2 after a crash blocked the four-lane carriageway. Picture: National HighwaysCongestion is back to M25 J2/Darenth Interchange, with pictures showing bumper-to-bumper traffic.Posting on X shortly after 6pm, a National Highways spokesperson said: “A2 eastbound within the A2260 junction near Ebbsfleet Valley 3 lanes (of 4) are closed due to a 5 vehicle collision.“Kent Police are at…

Rihanna is literally mothering! The “Disturbia” hitmaker is not only a singer, fashion icon, and businesswoman, but she is also a proud mother of three kids. The Fenty Beauty founder has achieved multiple awards for her work as a musician, including nine Grammy Awards. In addition, she has built a beauty and clothing empire and officially became a billionaire in 2021. Aside from her impressive career, the Barbados native has embraced the title of “Mom” in recent years. She welcomed her first son, RZA Athelston Mayers, in 2022 and has now expanded her family. Riri gave birth to her second…