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This is due to engineering work and will affect trains from Tuesday to Friday (November 11 to November 14). Engineering work is taking place across the Southeastern network on Monday (November 10) too, closing various lines. We have broken down the details so you can plan ahead this week. Tuesday & Wednesday (November 11 and November 12): The 12.26am train from London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich will not run. A replacement bus will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich, departing London Bridge at 12.43am. Thursday & Friday (November 13 and November 14): The 12.22am train from London…

Work on transforming the town centre skyline forever is also expected to progress after divisive plans to build a 19-storey tower and café were narrowly given the green light. A leisure centre in Orpington is set to reopen in spring and work is also expected to continue on the new £22m West Wickham Leisure Centre planned for a 2028 opening. Below is a round up of several plans situated throughout the borough, some of which have been approved and others which haven’t yet had planning applications submitted. 2,000 green belt homes Over 10,000 people have signed a petition to stop…

Additional reporting by Millie BowlesShop workers were allegedly threatened with a firearm in two separate robberies at newsagents on Boxing Day.Police patrols were first called to reports of an incident at Costcutter in Hythe Road, Willesborough, at around 8.30am yesterday (December 26).The owner of Costcutter says the robbery has frightened the local communityA shopworker was left screaming and was so traumatised by the incident that she had to be taken to hospital by ambulance.Less than an hour later, they were sent to the Premier store in St Katherine’s Crescent, Sellindge, at around 9.15am.It is reported that a man entered both…

Image Credit: Marc Boileau / SkyRed Productions Midcentury modern architecture enthusiasts will want to take a closer look at 29-year-old Ash Nouri’s 1960s Hollywood Hills property, now offered at $2.43 million. The Iranian-American art dealer is parting with his two-bedroom, three-bathroom Los Angeles residence, which he purchased for $2.3 million in 2022. Nouri has spent more than half a decade at the acclaimed Sotheby’s auction house, where he specializes in Contemporary and Modern Art. During his tenure in Los Angeles, he has been responsible for several record-breaking sales, including Roy Lichtenstein’s Stretcher Frame with Cross Bars III, which sold for…

Image Credit: Getty Images Karoline Leavitt is at the height of her political career. While juggling her hectic work schedule as the youngest-ever White House press secretary under Donald Trump, the New Hampshire-born Republican still manages to put her family above her career. In May 2025, a photo went viral of Karoline working while caring for a child. So, does Karoline have children of her own? Learn more about Karoline’s family and life away from the White House below. How Old Is Karoline Leavitt? Karoline is currently 28 years old. She was born on August 24, 1997. Who Is Karoline Leavitt’s…

Image Credit: WireImage for Parkwood Tyler Perry was slapped with a lawsuit by an actor named Derek Dixon, who accused the film multi-hyphenate of sexual harassment and abuse. Since the lawsuit directly mentions Dixon by name, many want to learn more about the actor from Perry’s series The Oval.  In response to the suit, Perry’s lawyer denied the allegations. Per the BBC, the attorney accused Dixon of creating a “scam” case to earn money. “This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam,” attorney Matthew Boyd…

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a car fire on the M25 between junctions 2 and 3 at 4.43am on Saturday, December 27. Two fire engines attended the scene, with crews wearing breathing apparatus and using a hose-reel jet to extinguish the blaze. There were no reported injuries. A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a car fire on the M25 between junctions 2 and 3, near Dartford. “Two fire engines attended, and crews, wearing breathing apparatus used a hose-reel jet to extinguish the…

Image Credit: Getty Images for EJAF Gordon Ramsay may be known for his impeccable cooking skills, but being a dad is his most important role! The world-famous chef is the proud father of six children: Megan Jane Ramsay, twins Jack Scott Ramsay and Holly Anna Ramsay, Matilda “Tilly” Ramsay, Oscar Ramsay and Jesse Ramsay, all of whom he shares with his wife Cayetana “Tana” Hutcheson. They’re often seen either hanging out or posing with him for sweet pics during some of his cooking shows and/or events, and sometimes appear in memorable photos and videos on his social media. Although Gordon and Tana’s kids are known…

Image Credit: Getty Images Tyler Perry was accused of sexual assault by a second person, an actor and model named Mario Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who appeared in the filmmaker‘s Boo! A Madea Halloween, filed a $77 million lawsuit against Perry in late December 2025. In an Instagram video shared on December 13, 2025, Rodriguez said he felt “scared and ashamed” to come forward against one of Hollywood’s most successful directors, though he did not mention Perry by name. He then explained that he did not go public with his claims beforehand because of how “powerful” this filmmaker is. “I stayed quiet…

Image Credit: Getty Images As one of entertainment’s most prominent figures, Tyler Perry is a household name. The film multi-hyphenate helped transform cinema to include more stories, characters and settings representative of Black culture. As a result of years of dedication, Tyler has amassed a sizable net worth — but he didn’t start out as a wealthy movie tycoon. “I love when people say you come from ‘humble beginnings.’ [It] means you were poor as hell,” Tyler told Forbes in September 2020. “It also makes success sweeter. Ownership changes everything.” Below, find out what Tyler’s net worth is and learn…