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At around 11.15pm on Tuesday, November 4, officers saw a Land Rover Discovery speeding past them with its boot open on University Way. They followed the vehicle and soon discovered a motorbike lying on its side at the roadside. To ensure public safety, a lane of the carriageway was temporarily closed while the bike was recovered. Officers made enquiries at a nearby business, where staff confirmed the motorbike had been stolen and provided details of the suspect vehicle. These details were shared with other patrols. In the early hours of Wednesday, November 5, the vehicle was spotted in West Kingsdown.…

With the year drawing to a close, we’re taking a look back at the Bromley food and hospitality businesses that celebrated success at local, regional and national awards in 2025. From long-established curry houses to community-focused cafés, Bromley’s dining scene proved it has plenty to shout about in 2025. The Bombay, Orpington & Swanley Longstanding family-run restaurant The Bombay has had huge success, winning numerous awards this year as well as opening its second Swanley restaurant in spring this year. Now in its fifth decade, the family-run business is overseen by brothers Kobir, Sah and MJ Hussain, serving traditional Indian…

View gallery Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Callum Turner has carved out a successful career as a British actor and model, and now, he’s officially engaged to Grammy-winning pop sensation and Barbie actress Dua Lipa. Rumors began in December 2024 when Dua was spotted wearing a diamond ring in her Instagram Christmas Eve photos, and the speculation only grew. Then, in British Vogue’s July 2025 cover interview, Dua confirmed the news. “Yeah, we’re engaged,” she said. “It’s very exciting. This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don’t know, be best friends forever—it’s a…

View gallery Image Credit: WireImage Stefon Diggs has been making headlines both on and off the field as the 2025 NFL season winds down. The New England Patriots wide receiver recently boosted his earnings after hitting a major contract incentive during a standout performance, adding to an already lucrative year. Off the field, Diggs has also drawn attention for his personal life, including holiday headlines involving his relationship with Cardi B and their growing family. While his private life has sparked public interest, Diggs’ financial success is the result of years of elite play, major contracts and performance bonuses. Learn more…

View gallery Image Credit: WireImage Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are officially engaged and showing no signs of slowing down. After months of speculation, Dua confirmed in mid-2025 that she and Callum have taken the next step in their relationship, and the couple recently gave fans a rare glimpse into their romance by sharing sweet, PDA-filled holiday photos together. The singer posted cozy Christmas moments with her fiancé on Instagram, writing, “It’s all about the love… and absolutely smashing the cooking this year (all the stars aligned for me after not being in a kitchen for 6 months!! 😅😅😅) HAPPY…

Image Credit: Amanda Matlovich/PEACOCK The Copenhagen Test explores a near-future world where intelligence agencies, surveillance technology and personal identity collide. The series was created, written and showrun by Thomas Brandon, with Jennifer Yale serving as co-showrunner and executive producer. Led by Simu Liu, who stars in the series and also serves as an executive producer, The Copenhagen Test centers on an intelligence analyst whose reality begins to unravel as powerful forces gain access to his mind. The show examines themes of surveillance, trust and human connection in a world where privacy is increasingly fragile. “I think on the one hand,…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Brigitte Bardot made a name for herself in both French cinema and animal rights activism. The late And God Created Woman star died on December 28, 2025, weeks after she was hospitalized for an undisclosed procedure. Bardot was 91, and her death was confirmed by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. “The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the death of its founder and president, Madame Brigitte Bardot, a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation,” the foundation’s announcement…

One child has died and another has been taken to hospital after a fire earlier today.Six fire engines were called to the major blaze at a house in Hamstreet near Ashford.One child has died and another was taken to hospital after a fire at a home in White Admiral Way, Hamstreet, near AshfordMultiple firefighters were scrambled to the home in White Admiral Way after the flames broke out shortly after midday today (December 28).Six fire engines and a height vehicle were sent to the scene at the Nightingale View estate, near Hamstreet Primary.Neighbours were being urged to close their windows…

View gallery Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Images Simu Liu, the Canadian actor who rose to global fame as the lead in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), has built a multifaceted career in entertainment. He first gained recognition on the hit CBC sitcom Kim’s Convenience, was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2022 and released a memoir titled We Were Dreamers. In 2023, he also appeared in the blockbuster Barbie and continued his momentum into 2025 with new projects, including the espionage series The Copenhagen Test, which premiered on Peacock in December…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Brigitte Bardot gave up her career as an actress to become an animal rights activist. For the rest of her life, Bardot was a committed voice when it came to the defense of animals, and she started her organization, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. In December 2025, Bardot died at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy in both the film and animal rights worlds. After starring in dozens of French film projects, Bardot was able to increase her fortune and overall net worth before venturing into animal welfare. A chunk of Bardot’s earnings…