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View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Isiah Whitlock Jr. died at the age of 71 right before the turn of 2026. His manager, Brian Liebman, confirmed his death on December 30, 2025, in an Instagram post, and later, he revealed that Whitlock Jr. had a “short illness.” “It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr,” Liebman captioned his social media post. “If you knew him – you loved him. A brilliant actor and even better person. May his memory forever be a blessing. Our hearts are so broken. He…

Traffic will be diverted through a contraflow in the east tunnel, meaning drivers should expect slower journeys and potential delays. The closure forms part of a wider programme of maintenance works taking place across the Dartford Crossing from Friday, November 7 to Monday, November 10, affecting both the tunnels and the bridge. The Dartford Crossing, made up of the QEII Bridge and two tunnels, is one of the UK’s busiest routes and a lifeline for thousands of motorists every day. The temporary closures will bring an unusually quiet spell to this crucial stretch of the M25, which links Kent, Essex,…

Image Credit: COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025 It might be New Year’s Eve, but it’s also the most heartbreaking day for Stranger Things fans. The finale, titled “The Rightside Up,” is being released on December 31, 2025, right at the turn of the new year. So, the countdown to 2026 might be a tear-jerking one for viewers. But for those going to theaters to watch the ending, how long is the finale episode? It’s a historic day for TV, as one of Netflix’s most successful series concludes. The Vol. 2 episodes leading up to the finale featured scenes teetering on the…

From retirement hotspots and family-friendly rankings to happiness surveys and peace and quiet, Bromley has enjoyed a standout year of national recognition. Over the past 12 months, Bromley has repeatedly appeared in major national lists celebrating the best places to live in the UK and the capital. Judges and researchers have praised everything from its green spaces and transport links to its safety, community feel and even its low noise levels. Here’s a full roundup of every accolade Bromley has picked up this year and why it received them: One of the UK’s best places to retire – The Telegraph…

Image Credit: Getty Images Isiah Whitlock Jr., the actor best known for his performances in The Wire, Veep, Your Honor, The Residence and more, died on December 30, 2025. He was 71. Fans and peers of Whitlock Jr. were shocked to learn of his death, especially since he had made recent public appearances. Below, learn everything we know so far regarding Whitlock Jr.’s cause of death and his final days. How Did Isiah Whitlock Jr. Die? His Cause of Death Updates Whitlock Jr.’s exact cause of death was not immediately disclosed. However, his manager, Brian Liebman, told Deadline that the…

Marine life rescue medics have been left heartbroken after a porpoise was euthanised following a dramatic five-hour rescue mission.Non-profit organisation British Divers Marine Life Rescue was called to Epple Bay in Birchington after the mammal was repeatedly spotted stranding among rocks on the beach.British Divers Marine Life Rescue volunteers rescued a harbour porpoise in Epple Bay, Birchington. Picture: BDMLRThe coastguard assisted the charity’s volunteers to safely access the area on Sunday amid the perilous operation.Footage captured at the scene shows the dangerous conditions the crew was working under in a bid to help the harbour porpoise.“After rescuing it from the…

View gallery Image Credit: Larry French The Kennedys are arguably the most well-known family in American politics, with numerous stories, legacies, and, of course, tragedies. The best-known member of that family may be John F. Kennedy, who served as the 35th President of the United States from 1961 until his assassination on November 22, 1963. JFK had four children with his wife, former First Lady Jackie Kennedy, but only one — daughter Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg — is still alive today. Caroline shares three children with her husband Edwin Schlossberg, two daughters, Rose and Tatiana, plus a son, Jack. Unfortunately, Tatiana died in December 2025…

Image Credit: Penske Media via Getty Images Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F. Kennedy and daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, revealed she had a rare, terminal illness. Less than a month later, she died at the age of 35 on December 30, 2025. Tatiana received her diagnosis last year when she was 34 and had just given birth to her second child. “When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family,” Tatiana penned in an essay published by The New Yorker on November 22, 2025. Keep reading…

Image Credit: Getty Images for New York Magazine Tatiana Schlossberg was always one of the more private members of the Kennedy family, but she recently stepped into the public eye after revealing that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Weeks later, she died at the age of 35. In her essay “A Battle With My Blood,” published in The New Yorker, Tatiana shared that her illness was discovered shortly after she gave birth to her daughter in May 2024. Reflecting on the moment she learned of her diagnosis, she wrote, “I did not — could not…

Many of the 10 members sentenced today (November 7) to a total of over 55 years in jail are from Dartford and Woolwich. The group targeted mostly EE stores, using threats of violence to force staff to open secure stock rooms before making off with expensive mobile phones and other devices.  In total, they stole items with a total value of £240,000. Officers watched the men as they prepared for further raids, and on November 19, 2024, police arrested four of the men in the act at an EE shop in Kilburn. The following defendants pleaded guilty to conspiracy to…