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A major route has finally reopened after emergency sewer repairs, but drivers are set to face more closures next week.Southern Water confirmed the works near the Westgate Towers in Canterbury have been completed following the sudden closure.Southern Water works at Westgate Towers have been completedBut St Peter’s Place will be shut to traffic travelling to Rheims Way on weekdays during the daytime next week, while rehearsals take place for a city-wide festival.Canterbury Unlocked, which will mark the completion of a major £22 million project, will also see the route closed in both directions at the weekend.The road surrounding the historic…

Image Credit: Getty Images Eileen Wang, the now-former mayor of Arcadia, a suburb of Los Angeles County, California, admitted to acting as an illegal agent for China over the past few years. The controversy prompted curiosity among American voters about her political party affiliation, since she had switched parties in the past. So, is she currently a Democrat or a Republican? City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto confirmed on May 11, 2026, that Wang had resigned from the council, calling the allegations against her “deeply troubling.” Below, learn Wang’s political party affiliation and her controversial resignation as the mayor of Arcadia. Why…

Image Credit: Disney Hannah Harper may be the winner of American Idol‘s 24th season, but fans know that the runner-ups have reached stardom in the past. Take Adam Lambert, as one example, who finished as the runner-up on season 8. Now that fans have gotten to know Keyla Richardson, we have the chance to follow her music career as it blossoms long after her Idol journey. Upon finishing season 24 in third place, Keyla took to Instagram to share a positive message: “The journey has been amazing, we are just getting started.” Below, Hollywood Life has compiled facts about Keyla…

South-east London, which includes Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark, saw a tiny rise in reported crime at the end of April when compared to March. A total of 11,362 offences were logged in April, up just 0.1 per cent compared to the 11,354 logged in March. Southwark recorded the highest number of offences, with 3,351 crimes reported during the month. Theft was the most common offence in the borough with 1,421 incidents, followed by violence against the person with 721 reports. There were also 224 vehicle offences, 175 burglaries, 173 robberies, 165 arson and criminal damage offences, 162 public…

Residents say they have been filled with “dread” after a student block was granted permission to be converted into a 63-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO).JG Student Lets was given the green light to repurpose the property on Jeffery Street, Gillingham, by Medway Council on April 27.A former block of student accommodation has been given approval to convert into a 63-bed HMO, but the decision has drawn criticism from locals and the MPThis prompted Gillingham and Rainham MP Naushabah Khan (Lab) to write to chief planning officer Dave Harris saying the application should have been considered by councillors.Residents in Jeffery…

Image Credit: Disney Television is a cutthroat business. Now that Hollywood has transitioned from pilot season to a year-round process for streaming networks, they’ve had to ax shows from the air after just one or two seasons. 2026 has already seen a handful of fan-favorite TV series — new and long-running productions — get cancelled. But luckily, others have been renewed! From beloved medical dramas like the Chicago series to the Emmy Award-winning Abbott Elementary, it’s clear that some shows will survive. Below, Hollywood Life has rounded up the list of TV shows that were renewed this year. The Paper…

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Image Credit: John P. Fleenor/PEACOCK The Office wrapped years ago, but its legacy is still alive through its Peacock spinoff, The Paper. With a brand-new cast working for a struggling Midwestern newspaper, aptly titled The Toledo Truth Teller, the in-office journalists work through a similar ambience of comical chaos as its predecessor featured. Fortunately for fans, the show was renewed for season 2! As fans of The Office already know, the original show starred Steve Carrell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Ed Helms, this new chapter follows a fresh cast as the familiar documentary crew searches for their…

Image Credit: WireImage Sports journalist Dianna Russini is facing extensive scrutiny for her connection to New England Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel. After the pair were caught getting close in two separate sets of photos — one from early 2026 and another from 2020 — her marriage to husband Kevin Goldschmidt was thrust under the public’s microscope. Though Dianna and Mike initially downplayed the affair rumors, she left her job at The Athletic, and he took a hiatus from coaching to seek counseling. In April 2026, Page Six published images of Mike and Dianna at the Ambiente luxury resort in Arizona.…

Image Credit: Getty Images Sheryl Underwood had to grieve the sudden, tragic death of her late husband more than 30 years ago. His suicide became a major topic of discussion in May 2026 after comedians at Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart special joked about his suicide. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe cracked a controversial joke about Sheryl’s husband by quipping, “Her husband committed suicide 3 years into the marriage. I’ve been sitting next to her for 2 hours, and I have to ask: how did he last that long?” Fortunately for him, Sheryl was seen laughing off the joke. Meanwhile, host…