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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…

View gallery Image Credit: Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Pop culture icon and 1960s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot had a spectacular career as an actress, model, and singer. Appearing in landmark films including And God Created Woman (1956) and Le Mépris (1963), and ultimately being nominated for a BAFTA Award, she eventually grew weary of public life and retired from the entertainment industry in 1973. And aside from the career in front of the camera, the famed animal rights activist also had several relationships in private, though she admitted she lacked commitment. “I have always looked for passion,” she once said. “That’s why…

Image Credit: Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images Brigitte Bardot is remembered for her lasting impression on the French film industry as well as her activism in animal rights. The late pop culture icon died on December 28, 2025, at the age of 91, and she is survived by one child: son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier. Fans of Bardot may recall why Bardot had a complicated and estranged relationship with Charrier, whom she shared with ex-husband Jacques Charrier. The latter died on September 3, 2025. Shortly after giving birth to her son in January 1960, Bardot revealed that she never wanted to be a…

Image Credit: Getty Images Brigitte Bardot was one of the most iconic movie stars of the 20th century, rising to international fame as a symbol of French cinema, beauty and rebellion before stepping away from the spotlight. Bardot later devoted much of her life to animal rights activism and has died at the age of 91, according to a statement shared by her 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…

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…