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Image Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty (A female dwarf hippopotamus named “Moo Deng”, which means Pork bouncy lies on the ground at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.) A baby pygmy hippo in Thailand has taken the internet by storm, capturing the hearts of millions with her cuteness. Moo Deng—whose name translates to “bouncy pork”—was born on June 10 at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province to parents Jona and Tony. She has two siblings: Moo Tun, meaning “stewed pork,” and Moo Wan, meaning “sweet pork.” For Moo Deng’s debut, the zoo shared an Instagram post, which translated to English, read:…

Contractors working on the project have stated that they need more time to complete the necessary building works, delaying the reopening of the popular venue. Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) a material used extensively in the 1980s due to its lightweight and cost-effective properties, was discovered in the theatre’s roof structure during checks last year. A spokesperson for the Orchard Theatre explained: “The theatre was built in the early 1980s with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). “At the time, this was considered a cheap and lightweight alternative to traditional concrete, and the theatre was one of thousands of public buildings…

As a result of complaints to the council, Bromley Trading Standards’ worked with a 14-year-old volunteer to carry out a test purchase of an Elf Bar 600 puff ‘grape’ vape at MVE Mobile Vape Exchange on High Street. The underage volunteer was not challenged by the seller and the transaction was completed. At a hearing at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, September 10 2024, Mr Raj Kumar Nanda, director of Vape & Mobile UK Limited, admitted on behalf of the company to carrying out the sale of a vape to a minor. Vape & Mobile Ltd was ordered to pay…

Discount supermarket Aldi is turning to the public for help in locating sites for new stores in two Kent towns.The German-owner retailer wants to build supermarkets in Tunbridge Wells and Chatham as part of an £800m expansion across the UK.Coming soon? Aldi wants to open another store in both Tunbridge Wells and ChathamIn its annual trading update, Aldi said it planned to open 23 new locations before the end of the year.The firm already has more than 1,000 stores across the country.A spokesman said that Aldi was searching for freehold town-centre, edge-of-centre, or retail park sites suitable for development.The sites…

Image Credit: Getty Images The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be hosted by legendary comedy actor Eugene Levy and his actor-producer son, Dan Levy. Here’s everything you need to know about the Levys, both four-time Emmy winners, as they host the ceremony this Sunday. Meet the Levy Family Eugene and Dan are part of a well-known Canadian family in the entertainment industry. Dan’s sister, Sarah Levy, has also pursued a career in acting and starred in Schitt’s Creek alongside her brother and father, while their mother, Deborah Divine, is a producer and screenwriter. Deborah, who has been married to…

Sally Sue’s Sandwich Bar, based in St Vincent’s Road, has shared a statement on Facebook announcing that despite working hard to stay open, the business may have to close. The business has struggled for over eight months and claims to have tried everything to stay open. The statement goes on to share that it has had to cut its staff from eight to four, which includes Sally Sue herself. She has also suffered with physical health issues for several months and for these reasons, will close at the end of October if business does not improve. Sally Sue pleas for…

Today (September 14) two bus routes serving Lewisham, Bromley and Chislehurst will be partly served by vintage buses dating back to the 1950s. To mark the 100th anniversary of Bromley Bus Garage, and as part of Heritage Open Days, both the 61 and 261 bus routes will be partly served by vintage buses during today. Both the 61 and 261 bus routes will be partly served by vintage buses today. (Image: London Bus Museum) The main buses that will be used will be the well-known RT-type, which was the largest standardised bus fleet in the world during the 1950s alongside its…

Motorists travelling along the M2 have been warned to take extra care because of smoke billowing across the motorway.A straw fire has broken out this evening in a field in Wrens Road in Bredgar, Sittingbourne.The Sittingbourne turn off on the M2 coastbound. Picture: Google MapsPeople are being advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke which is clearly visible across the carriageway between Junctions 5 and 6.One fire engine is in attendance and Kent Fire and Rescuer Service says its crews have been working to extinguish the blaze since 7.43pm.Residents are being asked to share this information…

Image Credit: GC Images (Adam Sandler is seen on the set of “Happy Gilmore 2” on September 9, 2024 in South Orange, New Jersey.) The 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore is returning for another round. Adam Sandler, who starred in and co-wrote the original, will be reuniting with friends and co-stars reprising beloved roles, as well as new faces like Travis Kelce and Bad Bunny. Kyle Newacheck will direct, while the original director, Dennis Dugan, will serve as one of the executive producers alongside Jack Giarraputo, Robert Simonds, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady, David Bausch, and Barry Bernardi. Here’s everything we know…

Image Credit: Getty Images for iHeartRadio Justin Timberlake was arrested for DWI in June 2024, which quickly made nationwide news amid his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. The dramatic situation was dragged out after the public learned of his DWI charge, even though Timberlake was released from the Sag Harbor Police Department hours after the arrest. Following his recent plea deal, the pop singer admitted he made a “mistake” during a press conference. Get all the details about Timberlake’s arrest and guilty plea, below. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images) Why Was Justin Timberlake Arrested in Sag Harbor?…