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Sitting outdoors on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is popular – and people love eating and drinking al fresco at the tourist attraction Source link

Culture Club is scheduled to perform at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Friday, December 13. The band, consisting of Boy George, Mikey Craig, and Roy Hay, was formed in 1981. Their upcoming tour will commemorate their first two iconic albums, “Kissing to Be Clever” and “Colour By Numbers.” During the concert, Culture Club will play the albums in their entirety, treating fans to classics like “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon,” “Church of the Poison Mind,” and more. Renowned for their string of Top Ten hits in both the UK and US during the early 1980s, the band…

SPENCER COATES, 49, of no fixed abode, stealing a baguette and a drink from Greggs in Woolwich on April 21. Also admitted breaching a community protection notice by being in Woolwich town centre and threatening Greggs staff. There is a warrant out for Coates arrest after he failed to answer court bail.  DEBBIE NEAGLE, 34, of Bevis Close in Dartford, admitted assaulting a woman and stealing from a Co-Op in Dartford on April 14 and stealing from Iceland in Dartford on April 16. Neagle was jailed for 23 weeks.  ERNEST DOWNING, 57, of no fixed abode in Lewisham, admitted threatening…

More than one in three children in some parts of Kent are living in poverty according to the latest figures. Source link

Location : The M40 southbound between junctions J14 and J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 11 June 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

A man has appeared in court charged with stalking offences.Peter Orsman, 54, from Ashford, has been charged with stalking, four breaches of a restraining order and five breaches of an interim Stalking Protection Order.Peter Orsman is set to appear before Canterbury Crown Court on Monday (July 8). Picture: Stock imageThe 54-year-old, of The Street, Willesborough, appeared before Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, June 8.He was remanded in custody to appear before Canterbury Crown Court on Monday, July 8. Source link

Four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters from Bromley, Lee Green and Lewisham stations were deployed to a house on Pontefract Road on June 6. The fire destroyed the ground floor and extensively damaged the first floor. A woman had fled the house prior to the brigade’s arrival. The brigade was called around 12.25pm and controlled the situation by 1.48pm. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Station Commander Daniel Capon, who was at the scene, said: “Crews did a great job in challenging conditions to tackle this house fire and then were able to focus on Sage, the…

The Reform Party has endorsed Ian Gribbin, their candidate for Bexhill and Battle, despite controversial comments he made in 2022. Gribbin suggested the UK should have “accepted Hitler’s offer of neutrality,” criticized Winston Churchill as “abysmal,” and praised Russian president Vladimir Putin for his perceived maturity. He claimed Putin “understands the bonds that create more stable societies” and called Western hypocrisy “preposterous.” Gribbin also commented that women should be “deprived of health care” until male and female life expectancies are equal, labeled women the “sponging gender,” and asserted that they “only take from society.” Additionally, he described female soldiers as…

The St Vincent Street chain of the popular steakhouse reopened its doors to guests on Friday, June 7, following a refreshing refurbishment. Now boasting a warm, modern and more sophisticated look, bosses hope the revamp has enhanced the restaurant atmosphere.  Guests can enjoy the same steaks they love in new surroundings as the updated Miller & Carter Glasgow seats 180 people in the restaurant, with an additional bar area seating 12 guests. General manager Bob McQuarrie said: “The team and I are incredibly proud of the new look, and we’re thrilled to welcome everyone to experience the refreshed Miller & Carter Glasgow.…

A tragic incident has occurred involving a teenage boy in a motorbike accident. Late last night (June 9), a police officer discovered a bike that had been in a collision on Main Road, Biggin Hill. Emergency services provided first aid to two teenage boys at the scene before paramedics arrived. Regrettably, the 17-year-old involved in the crash was pronounced deceased. His family has been notified and is receiving support from specialized officers. The second boy was transported to the hospital; fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening. However, he has been detained in connection with the ongoing investigation and is being…