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Kent Police received reports of concerns for a person shortly after 8pm yesterday (May 25) near Watling Street. As part of the incident, road closures were put in place on the A282 and near the Dartford Crossing while emergency services dealt with the situation. The closures have since been fully reopened. The man was passed into the care of healthcare professionals. A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called at 8.04pm on Monday 25 May 2026 to a report of a concern for the welfare of a person near Watling Street, Dartford. “As part of this incident road…

Data from the Living Space Premium Index has revealed which London boroughs offer the best value for money based on how much space would‑be buyers and renters can access. The index was created by UK space‑saving furniture company Furl and assesses the capital’s boroughs using a range of housing and affordability indicators. The ranking categorises London boroughs using factors including average home size, house prices per square foot, rental costs per square foot, affordability relative to local earnings and population density. Downe Village (Image: Emily Davison) Boroughs are scored on a scale from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating…

Image Credit: Getty Images The 2026 American Music Awards set the stage at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena for all the celebrity music artists, both veteran and rising stars, to walk away with well-deserved awards. From Artist of the Year to Album of the Year, the annual AMAs honor artists across several music genres. Hollywood Life has the full list of winners from the 2026 AMAs below. Artist of the Year Bad Bunny Bruno Mars BTS Harry Styles Justin Bieber Kendrick Lamar Lady Gaga Morgan Wallen Sabrina Carpenter Taylor Swift New Artist of the Year Alex Warren Ella Langley…

Check the latest public notices in your area – planning, roads and licensing An abandoned waste site described as a “considerable eyesore” is to become a £2.6m council depot after plans were approved.Ashford Borough Council (ABC) purchased the former paper recycling plant in Ninn Lane, near Great Chart, for £850,000 in 2022, but is currently losing £55,000 a year in holding costs.The existing buildings on the site in Ninn Lane, near Great Chart, are to be flattened to make way for the developmentThe vacant brownfield plot was last used by Prima Paper Services Ltd as a processing site in December…

Image Credit: Liane Hentscher/Prime We’re coming back to Briar University, but it’ll be a minute. The hype surrounding Prime Video’s Off Campus nearly guaranteed a season 2, so fans are naturally starving for more steamy — and icy — moments. As we await the second season of the TV adaptation of Elle Kennedy‘s book series, we’ll have to rely on the cast and crew to keep us in the loop. Season 1 star Josh Heuston has already confirmed that he will not reprise his role as Justin Kohl in season 2. The actor told Variety, however, that everything depends on…

Police were called to the junction of Downham Way and Reigate Road at 5.37am today (May 23) following reports of a man lying unconscious in the road. Officers attended and administered first aid before the man was taken to hospital. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. The Metropolitan Police said debris believed to have come from a car was found near where the man was discovered. Following enquiries, officers located a damaged car in Grove Park and arrested two men, aged 21 and 24, on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs. Police are continuing to…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Everybody — even celebrities — love celebrating Memorial Day Weekend. From relaxing at the beach to going on trips, reality TV stars, actors, athletes and more have shared their best celebrations over the years for the long weekend that kicks off summer. Scroll down to see throwback of your favorite celebrities and how they spent the past few Memorial Day Weekends over the years. Kim Kardashian — 2008 Getty Images Kim attended the White Party to celebrate the long holiday weekend in May 2008. Bella Hadid — 2020 Bella knew exactly how to kick…

Residents and traders have expressed their dismay at a council’s decision to impose a three-hour time limit in busy car parks.The restriction is now in force at multiple sites across Deal and at the Guildhall in Sandwich in a bid to keep more spaces available.But it has sparked concerns that it could hit tourism and local businesses as people rush to get back to their cars, rather than enjoy a day out in the towns.Bhavna Patel, of the Balloons R Us shop in King Street, Sandwich, told KentOnline she does not understand why Dover District Council (DDC) has made the…

Forecasters say the “exceptional heat” could make Monday the hottest May day and warmest bank holiday ever recorded in the UK. The UK experienced its hottest day of the year so far on Saturday, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Frittenden, Kent — the first time the mercury has passed 30C in May since 2012. But the heat is expected to intensify further across south east London and the wider South East, with highs of 31C forecast on Sunday before peaking between 33C and 34C on Monday. If temperatures reach those levels, records could be broken for the hottest May day…

Image Credit: Getty Images Kyle Busch was known not only for his legendary NASCAR career, but also for the close bond he shared with his family. The two-time Cup Series champion and wife Samantha Busch often shared moments with their children, son Brexton Busch and daughter Lennix Busch, both at the racetrack and at home. After Kyle died on May 21, 2026, at age 41, tributes quickly poured in from across the NASCAR world. On May 23, his family confirmed that the driver died from complications related to severe pneumonia and sepsis. As fans continue remembering Kyle’s impact on the…