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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…

Image Credit: Getty Images In the end, winning is winning. Fast & Furious fans will be thrilled to see their favorite action film franchise continue with a TV series, which is now in development. Original cast member Vin Diesel announced the television news during an NBCUniversal upfront presentation in New York on May 11, 2026, alongside Jimmy Fallon. “For the last decade, we have realized that the fans have wanted more,” Diesel said, according to Variety. “They wanted us to expand the legacy characters, their stories. And for the last decade, the desire has been for us to enter the TV…

View gallery Image Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation Shane Gillis and Saturday Night Live didn’t exactly part on good terms in 2019. Just days after being announced as a new cast member, the Pennsylvania native was fired after offensive remarks from past podcast appearances resurfaced online. But in the years since, Shane has staged a major career comeback through stand-up, Netflix specials and his hit comedy series Tires. He later returned to host SNL in 2024 and 2025, and most recently made headlines for hosting Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart. So, what happened between Shane and SNL,…

A man was taken to hospital after being punched in a town centre attack.Police and paramedics attended a disturbance in Gabriel’s Hill in Maidstone at 3.50am yesterday (May 10).The police were called to a report of a disturbance in Gabriel’s Hill, Maidstone. Picture: Google MapsDuring the incident, it is alleged that a man hit another man and left the scene on foot before officers arrived.An eyewitness, who does not wish to be named, was woken by the sound of arguing, shouting and swearing in Gabriel’s Hill in the middle of the night.He saw a large group of people who appeared…