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Cinema-goers were left shocked to find rats “scurrying around” during a screening of the new Amy Winehouse biopic.Kelsey Hepburn was watching “Back to Black” with a friend in the Odeon at Chatham Dockside when the pair said they spotted a rodent munching on popcorn.The Odeon cinema at Chatham Dockside where the rat was reportedly spottedThe 25-year-old said they first suspected the vermin were in the theatre when she thought she felt something brush against her leg.Kelsey told KentOnline: “My friend said she could hear the scurrying noise so she said ‘I’m going to test it’ and she chucked a bit…

National Highways, responsible for maintaining motorways and A-roads, warns that one of the closures might cause moderate delays, with wait times anticipated between 10-30 minutes. National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule. Here is the full list of closures to look out for: • A2, from 8pm April 22 to 6am April 24, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A2 eastbound, Bean, diversion and lane closures for construction works. • A2, from 10pm April 22 to 6am April 23, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A2 westbound,…

Kelly TieTie, 20, of Gibney Terrace, was sentenced to two years and six months’ imprisonment after she pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin, and possession of criminal property.  A court heard that she was part of a gang whose ringleaders had been recruiting young people to deal drugs.  The investigation was launched in February 2023 when three children aged between 12 and 17 went missing from Leicestershire.  The children were traced to High Wycombe and then returned home of their own accord, which created suspicions.  It was believed they had been dispatched to London…

Traffic was held on the M25 after a car overturned.The vehicle flipped on the clockwise carriageway just after Junction 2 for the A2 and the Darenth Interchange.Traffic was held on the M25 after a car overturned on the clockwise carriageway. Picture: National HighwaysTraffic is now able to pass through. Picture: National HighwaysTraffic was temporarily held for 10 minutes while emergency services dealt with the incident.The two outside lanes remained closed while recovery vehicles were at the scene.Congestion was backed up to The QE2 Bridge and drivers were warned to expect long delays.Traffic started to ease by just after 7pm and all…

On April 8, the victim filed a police report claiming that the man, known to her, physically assaulted her as she was arriving at work. She was reportedly followed and verbally abused by the man until she boarded a bus. The woman informed investigators about on series of phone calls and alleged repeated unwanted contact and had been seen outside her home several times since March 20. Police executed a search warrant in Dartford and on the morning of April 19, a man was detained in a shed near the victim’s home after officers followed enquiries. The arresting officers also…

Bromley, London – A significant fire broke out at a shop with flats located above it on Beckenham Lane in Bromley early this morning. Four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters from Bromley, Beckenham, and Woodside were dispatched to the scene to tackle the blaze. The fire, which began at 12:19 am, destroyed a substantial amount of rubbish at the rear of the property and caused damage to the ground floor of the building. Fire crews managed to bring the situation under control by 1:29 am. In a daring rescue operation, firefighters used an extension ladder to evacuate four individuals…

Celebrations for the patron saint of England have been taking place across the county.Hundreds of children took to the streets today in Gravesend and Dartfordfor St George’s Day.Hundreds of pupils participated in St George’s Day parades. Picture: Jason ArthurFestivities organised by arts charity Cohesion Plus kicked off this morning.In Gravesend town centre, a life-like St George and his dragon were mingling with the crowds.There was also entertainment with performances by North Indian Dhol acts, folk musicians and morris dancers.School pupils brandishing themed shields, dragons and signs joined an annual march through the town.St George with creative director of Cohesion Plus,…

The number of carriages will increase from six to eight on specific morning and evening services, starting on June 2. The services that will see additional carriages are the 6.35am and 8.35am trains from Swanley to Victoria, the 9.46am service from Swanley to Charing Cross, and the 5.25pm train from Victoria to Otford that arrives at Swanley at 5.51pm. Additionally, there will be more trains during the evening rush hour from Charing Cross to Swanley and Otford starting from June 3. The changes were announced by Laura Trott, MP for Sevenoaks and Swanley, in a recent Facebook post. Laura Trott…

Train stations and trains can be hotbeds for crime due to their transient nature, crowded platforms and bustling terminals. On board trains, passengers may let their guard down, making them vulnerable to theft or harassment. The News Shopper investigated the number of crimes and anti-social behaviour offences which have occurred at Bromley train stations and on board trains in the period from April 2023 to March 2024, according to the British Transport Police.* The details below are per 100,000** passengers and cover crimes at train stations AND on-board trains in Bromley. *Crime statistics must be interpreted with caution, as they can be influenced by various…

More than a hundred protestors gathered to criticise plans for a 2,000-home “new settlement” which they believe will “destroy” three villages.Canterbury City Council (CCC) is currently consulting residents on its local plan – which governs housebuilding in the district up until 2040.The 2,000 homes would make up more than a fifth of the 9,346 included in the latest version of the draft local planThe authority must build more than 9,000 homes averaging 1,149 a year.To help meet its quota, the council is proposing a whole “new settlement” of 2,000 homes on land north of the University of Kent, proposed by…