Author: Benjamin

Ms Young, 33, was found injured on Penhill Road in Bexley just after 4pm on January 16 this year.  She was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but died from her injuries on the evening of January 23.  Her partner Tony Curant, 33, of Penhill Road, is accused of murdering her.  On Friday (May 10) Richard Ray, 33, of St George’s Road in Swanley, appeared at court to answer charges of perverting the course of public justice.  He is accused of driving Curant from Sidcup to Dartford on January 16 to avoid detention of police after Ms Young was stabbed. Ray…

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Among recent cases covered by the News Shopper was that of Alistair Anderson, who appeared to be an “honest friend” taking care of a pensioner whose health was declining during the Covid lockdown, but over the course of two years he stole £90,000 to feed his gambling addiction.  Another case covered by Your Local Guardian was that of David Chambers who stole an 81-year-old woman’s life savings by spending all the money in her bank accounts, stealing her jewellery and taking out a £26,000 finance agreement for a Mercedes in her name.    Fraudster Chambers had also previously conned a…

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Thousands of people were left disappointed after heading to the Kent coast last night to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.Many were hoping to witness the spectacular aurora borealis for the second night in a row after the phenomenon lit up the skies on Friday – causing traffic chaos in some areas of Kent. It followed the biggest solar storm in 20 years and remained visible until dawn, with Kent one of the best places in the UK for sightings.Residents across the county who had missed out on the spectacle on Friday and were keen to catch a glimpse…

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The crash happened on the London-bound carriageway of the A2 just before the junction for Dartford Heath at around 8.08am this morning (Friday). It involved a grey BMW motorbike and a black Kawasaki motorbike. LIVE updates here. Police and ambulance crews were called and a man aged in his 30s died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. A second man was taken to hospital in London with serious injuries. Enquiries are being carried out by the Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit. Motorists who were in the area are urged to check for any dashcam footage,…

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St Christopher’s Hospice Fun Walk will be taking place on Sunday May 12, between 8am to 6pm. During this time, the following roads will be closed to through traffic at the times the signs are displayed: Commonside for its entire length Fishponds Road for its entire length Pedestrians can still access properties near the roads affected by this order at any time. Efforts will be made to keep access to properties open from both sides of the closure. Emergency access will always be available. The Fun Walk is open to walkers of all ages and will support St. Christopher’s Hospice…

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Dua Lipa has been spotted on a Kent beach filming a music video.The English-Albanian popstar, 28, has been pictured in Viking Bay, Broadstairs, with large crowds gathering to catch a glimpse of the famous singer-songwriter. Starstruck beachgoers can be seen watching on as Dua is filmed walking along the sand with multiple crew members around her.This month the singer released her latest album Radical Optimism and she will be embarking on a European tour in June.It is Dua Lipa’s first album to debut at Number 1 in the UK and scored the biggest opening week for a British female artist…

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Residents in Brighton, Worthing, and rural areas of the county were fortunate to witness the Aurora Borealis, considered a rare event that occurs once every decade. Enthusiasts of the night sky gathered at locations like Ditchling Rise, Wild Park, and various green spaces across the county to marvel at the stars. The spectacle of the Aurora Borealis was also observed in Queen’s Park, Patcham, and Wild Park near Falmer, among many other spots. Even Sussex Police officers at Gatwick Airport had the opportunity to see the lights, capturing an incredible image during the night. A heightened solar storm activity led…

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Located on the side of Brooklyn Cafe, on Minard Road, the artwork is part of the Shawlands Mural Trail and was created by Don Fiyas. Bell, who was born in Edinburgh’s New Town on March 3, 1847, is credited with revolutionising how we communicate through the invention of the telephone in 1876. It was on March 10 of that year he made history with a crackly phone call to his assistant Thomas Watson where he said: “Mr Watson, come here – I want to see you.” While some dispute remains over who truly created the device, with scientists Antonio Meucci and Elisa…

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The crash happened on the Londonbound carriageway of the A2 just before the junction for Dartford Heath just after 8am today (Friday). It involved a grey BMW motorcycle and a black Kawasaki motorcycle. Police and ambulance crews attended, and a man aged in his 30s was confirmed dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. Enquiries are being carried out by the Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit. Motorists who were in the area are urged to check for any dashcam footage, which may assist the investigation. Footage can be uploaded via Kent Police’s online portal here:…

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