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This is the moment a pickup truck which has just killed a four-year-old boy in an alleged high speed hit-and-run stops so its registration plate can be removed.With Owen Maughan at the wheel of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak as it pulls up on a mini roundabout in Longfield shortly after 9.30pm on June 1 last year, his father Patrick Maughan can be seen to exit from his passenger seat, walk to the front of the damaged vehicle and pull off the number.Just five minutes earlier, the vehicle had deliberately rammed a similar Wildtrak in which little Peter Maughan had been…

Image Credit: Getty Images When you get a nickname with the word “god” in it, you know you’ve hit the jackpot. And that’s exactly what’s happening for Team USA Olympic figure skater Ilia Malinin, who has been dubbed the “Quad God” of the world for his ability to execute the extremely difficult quadruple axel jump — and not just one, but multiple quadruple jumps. “Definitely more people know me for ‘Quad God’ than necessarily my name,” Ilia said in February 2026, per Forbes. “Sometimes, it’s a good thing because having your own nickname can have you stand out more for…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics commenced on February 6, and since then, it’s been game on. Each country is vying for the gold as they represent their nations. Athletes from around the world are competing in several winter sports, either by carving up the ice or hitting the slopes. With multiple recognizable stars such as Lindsey Vonn competing, viewers have been tuning into their local NBC stations and Peacock to watch each match and its outcome. So, as of right now, who has the most medals so far in the 2026 Olympics? Find…

These works will affect trains on Saturday and Sunday (February 7 and February 8). We have broken down details for you to plan ahead. Saturday (February 7): Trains from London Cannon Street to Dartford via Lewisham and Woolwich Arsenal will run to Barnehurst via Lewisham and Woolwich Arsenal. Trains from Dartford to London Cannon Street via Woolwich Arsenal and Lewisham will start at Slade Green. Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich and Woolwich Arsenal will run normally. Bexleyheath line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will run between London Cannon Street and Crayford via…

Image Credit: Getty Images Luigi Mangione was charged with one count of murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of second-degree possession of a forged document, and one count of third-degree criminal possession of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to which he pleaded not guilty. Luigi is nearing the start dates of his state and federal trials, both of which are set to begin in mid-2026. Before the 27-year-old former data engineer was identified as the possible suspect, the public speculated about the shooter’s possible motive in…

Luckily, Bromley is not short of independent boozers which serve up a real community spirit alongside their pints – and we are spotlighting five of the best-rated. Ranging from modern micropubs to historic ale houses, these five pubs all secure consistently high ratings on TripAdvisor and Google, and some have even had recognition in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. Five top-rated independent and family-run pubs in Bromley The Cockpit, Chislehurst – 4.8 Adam Miller and Reeva Steadman from The Cockpit in Chislehurst in 2023 (Image: Emma Fradgley) The Cockpit is Chislehurst’s first micropub, which opened at a former florist’s in…

Bosses at a Kent hospital have today stood down their “critical incident” alert.On Tuesday, bosses at the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust had declared a critical incident at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford because of the high level of demand, especially in A&E.Health bosess have relaxed the critical incident call at the William Harvey Hospital, AshfordBut after the hospital stopped taking in patients except those with life-threatening conditions, the situation has eased.However, the pressure has still not returned fully to normal, and to avoid a repeat use of the emergency powers, the hospital is still appealing to…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images The 2026 Winter Olympics Milano Cortina officially commenced on February 6, 2026, and Team USA’s Alysa Liu started off the competition on a high note. Since the age of 16, Alysa has taken the skating world by storm, winning numerous events and making history with her ambitious jumps along the way. Find out more about the prodigy right here! Alysa Began Skating at the Age of 5 Born August 8, 2005, in Clovis, California, Alysa began figure skating with the help of her father at the tender age of five. Soon afterwards, her father found…

A series of maintenance works will take place at the Dartford Crossing between Friday, February 6 and Monday, February 9, affecting both its tunnels and the QEII Bridge. The Dartford Crossing connects Kent with Essex and serves as a vital transport link for motorists across the South East. The following closures will be in place: • Friday, February 6, from 9pm to 5.30am: The northbound West Tunnel will be closed, along with the Junction 1A entry slip road. • Saturday, February 7, from 10pm to 5am: The northbound West Tunnel and the associated carriageway, as well as the entry slip…

Image Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images f If you’re an A-list actor or musician and looking for a new gig, search no further than Taylor Swift! The global pop icon has been inviting celebrities to appear in her music videos for years, and her latest one for “Opalite” includes a star-studded cast. Below, get the full breakdown of which stars appear in Taylor’s “Opalite” music video. How Can I Watch Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” Music Video? Unlike in the past, Taylor did not release her “Opalite” video on YouTube. Instead, she unveiled it on Apple Music and Spotify on February 6, 2026.…