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Bromley Picturehouse will screen its final film at 7.30pm on August 1 just before it’s closure. The last movie to be shown is the iconic musical comedy “The Blues Brothers,” a fitting choice given its exuberant energy and lasting impact on popular culture. Featuring ex-con brothers Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) on a self-proclaimed “Mission from God,” the film follows their efforts to save their childhood orphanage by reuniting their old rhythm and blues band. Along the way, the brothers must navigate a series of increasingly outlandish obstacles, including law enforcement officers, neo-Nazis, a vengeful country band, and…

A court escapee has been jailed along with his father who helped while he was “on the run”.Lewis Guess was at Canterbury Crown Court on April 4 when, as a judge was about to hand down a sentence for burglary, he vaulted the dock gate and sprinted from the building.Lewis Guess, from Broadstairs, bolted from Canterbury Crown Court in April as a judge was midway through imposing a 15-month jail term for burglaryThe same court heard today the 26-year-old complained his mouth was dry and requested water, but made a dash while the dock officer’s back was turned.“Court security chased…

According to an investigation conducted by the broadcaster, the money has been collected since 2014, when toll booths from Essex and Dartford were first removed and substituted with online charges. The crossing, first built in 1963, stretches 1,430 metres across the River Thames and is made up of the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Bridge and the Dartford Tunnel, connecting Essex and Kent via the M25. In the past year, 55 million crossings were made during the charging hours that fall between 6am and 10pm. Motorists driving cars can pay a one-off journey fee of £2.50, whilst vans and small lorries…

Anthony Stocks, previously residing in Goring-on-Thames, was convicted on June 6 at Oxford Crown Court for attempting to murder a boy who tried to stop Stocks from assaulting an underage girl. The 54-year-old, who had aspirations to ‘marry’ the girl, had repeatedly sexually assaulted her in the early 2020s. The court heard that the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, intervened to prevent the assaults, prompting Stocks to try to kill him. Stocks was also convicted of four counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, one charge of inciting a child under 13 to engage in…

At the ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ premiere in New York City, Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively captivated attention with their striking outfits inspired by the film’s characters. Supermodel Hadid made a bold statement in a $3,250 yellow LaQuan Smith trench coat, complemented by matching yellow Louboutin heels. She channeled a chic, female version of Wolverine with her fashion-forward look. Hadid’s bright yellow trench was previously featured on the cover of British Vogue, worn by Priyanka Chopra, and its silver hardware added a sophisticated touch. In contrast to Hadid’s vibrant style, Blake Lively opted for a more subtle approach, wearing a red…

Friday 26 July 2024 8:17 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Power generation company Drax reported a profit increase for the first half of the year and expects its full-year earnings to reach the “upper end” of forecasts. Drax achieved a pretax profit of £463 million in the first half, up from £338 million in the same period last year. The company’s adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew to £515 million, compared to £417 million last year, attributed to robust renewable generation and pellet production. Earnings…

Natalie Don, the MSP for Renfrewshire North & West, announced her marriage to her partner after 19 years together on social media on Thursday, July 25. She shared a wedding photo, showing the couple beaming with joy. Natalie posted, “After 19 years together, today I married my best friend,” along with a heartfelt image of their special day. Source link

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Working with leading baby and kids’ food brand Ella’s Kitchen, the scheme comes as a recent study revealed how little children eat vegetables. The study found that the earlier a child is exposed to vegetables, the more likely they are to eat them, reinforcing the need to introduce little ones to fruit and vegetables in the early years. Plus, there’s an alarming statistic that only 18% of children aged 5-15 consume the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, which can have long-term health consequences. Tesco and Ella’s Kitchen have partnered up for the scheme. (Image: Tesco) Tesco hopes the new partnership…

Location : The M48 eastbound between junction J1 and the M4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 25 July 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link