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Plans to market an additional block in the building for let as office space were called in by seven of the borough’s Labour councillors. Churchill Court sits on Westmoreland Road in Bromley town centre, with the council scheduled to move into the space on a phased basis before the end of the year. The authority purchased the building, consisting of four separate blocks, in July 2024. However, Labour councillors have claimed the estimated financial yield for letting out one of the blocks had been done without including the price paid for the asset, with costs for the project being substantially…

Paramedics have commended two young siblings for their bravery after calling 999 when their mum collapsed and fainted at home.Seven-year-old Nyah-Lei and five-year-old Leon Junior from Chatham were on hand to help their mum Dominique.The three siblings from Chatham were reunited with the paramedics that helped their mum. Picture: SecambThe mum-of-three came over faint with extreme abdominal pain and fell to the ground as she arrived home from school after picking up her children.Nyah-Lei dialled 999 and emergency medical advisor, Lauren Messenger, quickly identified children were at the scene of the incident.Paramedic Dawn Williams and associate ambulance practitioner, Gemma Coulson,…

Image Credit: Getty Images Although Monday, October 14, 2024, is widely considered a federal holiday, some businesses are still open — even the stock market. This has led to confusion, with Americans wondering whether they can receive and send any mail today. Find out if the post office is closed and which businesses are open, below. Is October 14, 2024, a Holiday? Today is Columbus Day (which is also recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day). Although many have adopted Indigenous Peoples’ Day as the new term, it is still not labeled a federal holiday; only Columbus Day is considered to be…

Image Credit: Getty Images Expecting packages today but wondering if they will be delayed due to Columbus Day? The federal holiday, also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, falls on October 14, 2024—the second Monday of the month. According to the White House website, President Joe Biden stated in a proclamation on October 11, 2024,  “I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.” He added, “I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of our diverse history and…

Image Credit: Anadolu via Getty Images October is a month of celebrations, from Halloween to Hispanic Heritage Month. A unique holiday celebrated every second Monday is Columbus Day. While the date varies, it has also come to be known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This federal holiday is recognized by many state and government offices, leading some to close. “I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities,” President Joe Biden stated in a proclamation on the White House website. He added, “I also direct that the flag of the United States be…

Image Credit: Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets are versing each other in the 2024 National League Championship Series. So, MLB fans are wondering how they can watch the games on cable or stream them live. Game 1 ended on a high note for L.A. with a 9-0 victory on Sunday October 13. The Mets struggled to score any runs after pitcher Kodai Senga walked multiple players in the first few innings of the game. Nevertheless, the Mets have a few more chances against the West Coast team. The East Coast…

PARESKEVAS MICHAILIDIS, 50, of Beaconsfield Road in Blackheath, admitted sexually assaulting a woman by touching. Michailidis was given a two-year community order including electronic monitoring and a curfew.  DEAN ROOTS, 41, of Beckenham Road in Beckenham, admitted drug driving and possession of cannabis on June 12 in Bromley. Roots was disqualified from driving for a year and fined £461.  THOMAS PAYNE, 21, of Chatham Avenue in Hayes, admitted cultivating cannabis plants on January 5. Payne was given a one-year community order including 80 hours of unpaid work.  CALUM MARTINEZ-PLANK, 28, of Keedonwood Road in Downham, admitted drug driving on July…

Image Credit: Getty Images On most federal holidays, the U.S. stock market is closed. However, some businesses remained open on the Monday, October 14, holiday, which led to mass confusion. A handful of banks and large store chains kept their doors open or simply limited their hours. So, was the stock market open today? Find out, below. Is Today a Federal Holiday? Monday, October 14, is a federal holiday. The second Monday of October is recognized as Columbus Day. However, in recent years, it has been observed as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. President Joe Biden became the first U.S. president to…

Image Credit: Getty Images The Apprentice film made its debut at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year — and it sent shockwaves among viewers for its depiction of Donald Trump. Sebastian Stan‘s portrayal of a young Trump spurred a response from the former host of the reality TV series The Apprentice. As details about the controversial movie makes its rounds on social media, Hollywood Life has rounded up everything you need to know about the new film. What Is ‘The Apprentice’ About? Per its official longline, The Apprentice “is a dive into the underbelly of the American empire.…

Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images Fall is just around the corner, which means daylight saving time will be starting soon. As we approach the time change, many should prepare to gain an extra hour of sleep as the clocks will be set back by one hour. While some have wondered if this practice would be discontinued, it is still in effect and is expected to occur in November. Each year, the time change happens twice, requiring Americans to adjust their clocks. To learn more about daylight saving time, HollywoodLife has gathered some information on the topic. Getty Images Daylight…