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Image Credit: Courtesy of Netflix Adolescence quickly became one of Netflix’s biggest hits, and it’s all thanks to the cast and crew behind the show. Exploring multiple complicated themes, the one-shot series delves into the consequences of 13-year-old Jamie Miller’s actions. Adolescence didn’t just dominate streaming charts — it also dominated awards season. The show and its cast earned major honors at the 2025 Emmy Awards, including wins for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and acting trophies for Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty. In early January 2026, the series continued its award-winning run at the Critics’ Choice Awards,…

The Dartford Crossing, which connects Kent, Essex and much of the wider south-east via the M25, will see a series of overnight restrictions throughout the first full week of the new year, beginning on Monday, January 5. National Highways is carrying out planned maintenance and resurfacing works on both the tunnels and the bridge, with the northbound West Tunnel and other parts of the route facing repeated closures. On January 5 and 6, the northbound West Tunnel will be closed for maintenance. The following night, January 6 into January 7, will see more extensive shutdowns, with the roundabout and link…

Image Credit: Netflix Owen Cooper emerged as one of 2025’s breakout stars after Adolescence premiered on Netflix in March 2025 to critical acclaim. His gripping performance as Jamie Miller — a seemingly well-behaved 13-year-old whose arrest for the murder of a classmate sets the story in motion — earned rave reviews from critics and audiences and made him the youngest male actor ever to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series. Owen’s career has continued its upward trajectory into 2026: at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards, he added another trophy to his collection by…

Image Credit: Courtesy of Ben Blackall/Netflix When Adolescence premiered in March 2025, it quickly earned a reputation as one of the most chilling, unsettling U.K. television series in recent memory. After the four-part miniseries hit Netflix in the U.S., viewers were left shaken—and full of questions. Was Jamie Miller, the chilling lead played by breakout star Owen Cooper, inspired by a real person? Below, Hollywood Life breaks down the gripping one-shot drama and how creators Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham brought the Emmy Award-winning haunting story to life. What Is Adolescence About? Adolescence follows 13-year-old Jamie’s arrest and how his…

Image Credit: Jeremy Parsons/Paramount+ Mayor of Kingstown is ending after season 5, multiple outlets reported in January 2026. The Taylor Sheridan series starring Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky will conclude with the fifth season, which has yet to begin filming. As fans of the show grapple with the news, many are wondering if it was canceled. Hollywood Life has compiled all the information we know so far about the conclusion of Mayor of Kingstown below. When Is the Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 Release Date? An official release for season 5 of Mayor of Kingstown has yet to be announced.…

Image Credit: Getty Images French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are well accustomed to the public eye, but in 2025 they made headlines again after a viral video in May showed Brigitte seemingly shoving the president while they stepped off a plane in Vietnam. Emmanuel quickly dismissed the moment as playful, but it sparked renewed interest in the couple’s relationship. In July 2025, the Macrons filed a 22-count defamation lawsuit in Delaware against conservative commentator Candace Owens, accusing her of spreading a baseless conspiracy that Brigitte was born male as part of a “campaign of defamation” to drive…

Image Credit: Getty Images An intruder broke into the home of JD Vance in Cincinnati, Ohio, overnight on January 5, 2026. No one from Vance’s family was injured, and the perpetrator is reportedly in custody. A spokesperson for the Secret Service said that it is “coordinating with the Cincinnati Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office as charging decisions are reviewed,” according to multiple outlets. As for the vice president himself, the 41-year-old took to X to release a statement, thanking supporters for their messages. Vance called the intruder a “crazy person” and noted that he was “grateful” for the…

Image Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Leonardo DiCaprio leads a star-studded cast in One Battle After Another, the Warner Bros. movie that won Best Picture at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards, triumphing over nominees like Bugonia, Frankenstein and Hamnet. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson — who also took home Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay — the film updates Vineland by Thomas Pynchon with a startling vision of America in turmoil, following Leonardo’s washed-up revolutionary as he races to rescue his daughter from an authoritarian regime. Paul called the win “fantastic news” and a tribute to his cast and collaborators Below,…

Fortunately for Bromley food lovers, clean and nourishing dining doesn’t mean sacrificing flavour. Across the borough, independent cafés and restaurants are championing fresh ingredients, thoughtful cooking and balanced menus that feel indulgent without being heavy. From seafood specialists to spice-led Indian kitchens and health-focused neighbourhood cafés, these five well-reviewed spots are helping locals start the year on a healthier note. The Orpington Café & Record Store, Orpington 161 High Street, Orpington, Bromley BR6 0LW Part café, part restaurant and part vinyl haven, The Orpington Café & Record Store has become a firm favourite for relaxed, feel-good food. Open seven days…

From much-loved classics to sparkly modern hits, it looks like it’s going to be a bumper year for musical theatre in Kent.Whether you love jukebox tunes, epic tear-jerkers, or seeing TV stars take a turn on the stage, this year’s line-up has something for everyone. Here’s just some of the must-see shows heading to the county in 2026…Willy Russell’s emotional drama Blood Brothers is back on tourBLOOD BROTHERSKicking things off with a classic, Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers has been captivating audiences since 1983. The cast includes Vivienne Carlyle, who performed in the show on the West End, and Sean Jones…