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Premier Express Zenith Supermarket, in Hythe Street, has applied to stay open and sell alcohol for 24 hours a day, increasing from its current operating hours of 7am to 11pm. However, these proposals will be reviewed by Dartford Council’s licensing sub-committee on March 10 after Kent Police lodged an objection against them. A representation letter written by PC Dan Hunt, on behalf of Kent Police, reveals that officers fear the 24/7 opening hours will increase issues already present in the area, including “drug use” and “alcohol related crime”. Police argue that it is “highly probable” that people leaving nearby late-night…

Image Credit: Getty Images Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew national attention after his interview with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert did not air on CBS as originally planned in February. The network cited concerns that broadcasting the segment could trigger the Federal Communications Commission’s equal-time rule for political candidates, a decision that sparked debate about media rules and political coverage as early voting began in Texas’ 2026 Senate race, which Talarico won in March. In a statement, CBS said, “The Late Show was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico. The show was…

Image Credit: Getty Images The March 2026 Texas Senate primary election made quite the headlines as Democrats vie to flip the state from red to blue. Representative Jasmine Crockett came into the election with a strong background, best known for her strong argumentative style and past viral moments in Congress. However, Representative James Talarico came in full force. Meanwhile, the Republican primary ended up in a runoff. So, who won the Democratic and Republican Texas Senate primaries? Find out who the winners of the 2026 Texas Senate primary election were for the Democrats and Republicans. Who Won the Democratic Texas…

From brand-new theatres to returning independent cinemas and multi-use leisure spaces, the area is gearing up for a wave of projects that promise to bring entertainment, social spaces, and economic benefits to communities. Here’s a closer look at what’s coming to south east London in 2026: Greenwich Peninsula Troubadour Theatre Troubadour Theatres to open flagship Greenwich Peninsula venue in 2026 (Image: Troubadour Theatres) Greenwich Peninsula is about to get a major new cultural attraction with a brand-new temporary riverside theatre. Councillors have approved plans for a temporary 10-year theatre complex on riverside land near the O2. The development will feature…

Work to repair a pothole-ridden road has been criticised as “woefully inadequate” by the people who live there.It follows calls for the council to fix Matts Hill Lane in Hartlip, which is regularly used as a rat-run from the A249 to the M2 at Farthing Corner.Attempts to repair Matts Hill Lane in Hartlip have been criticised by those who live there. Picture: Phil WoodsKentOnline first reported on the state of the route at the beginning of February when Kirstie Brown, who owns a nearby alpaca farm and wedding venue, revealed how it would impact them if things didn’t improve.Speaking previously,…

Image Credit: James Minchin The Scottish Highlands have always been a dream tourist location, but imagine working there? The cast and crew of Outlander, the long-running STARZ drama series, have been living that dream since 2013. Now that we’re approaching the show’s eighth and final season, the love for Scotland has only grown over time. So, where exactly did the show film over the past decade? At the season 8 premiere in New York City, series leads Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan thanked their devoted fan base for “opening [their] hearts to our characters, for sharing this story with us,…

Parents across the borough found out yesterday (March 2) which secondary school their child has been offered a place as part of National Secondary School Offer Day. Families were told of their child’s Year 7 placement for September. Offers were sent by email to those who applied online, while letters are posted to applicants who completed a paper form. Parents must then accept or decline the offer by the deadline stated in their notification. Those who are unhappy with their allocated school have the right to appeal or join waiting lists. Ahead of the new intake, data from the Department…

Image Credit: HBO Winter might be coming to the big screen. Nearly seven years after fans bid their favorite show “adieu,” a Game of Thrones movie is reportedly in development at Warner Bros. Though no representative from the company has confirmed or denied it, a new report indicates that Andor writer and House of Cards showrunner Beau Willimon is behind the script. News of the film adaptation surfaced amid the Warner Bros. and Paramount Skydance deal, which the latter confirmed in early 2026. Netflix had been the top contender to acquire WB, but Paramount Skydance performed a hostile takeover of…

Image Credit: Courtesy of Todd Meadows/Facebook Todd Meadows lost his life on board the Aleutian Lady on the Bering Sea, according to Captain Rick Shelford. The late rookie deckhand was known for his appearance on the reality TV series Deadliest Catch, and, according to Rick, he died on the job. “We lost our brother, Todd Meadows,” Rick wrote in a March 2026 Facebook post. “Todd was the newest member of our crew, he quickly became family. His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone’s respect right away. His smile was contagious, and the sound of his laughter coming…

Image Credit: STARZ Since 2014, Outlander fans have eagerly followed Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser’s (Sam Heughan) love story. Now, the hit STARZ series is coming to an end with its eighth and final season. Days before the March 2026 release date, the co-stars shared an emotional moment with their dedicated fans at the New York City premiere. “I think we first met you all at the very first fan event in November 2013. We were shaking and nervous then; we’re shaking and nervous now,” the actors said to a crowd of adoring fans. “We want to thank…