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Double Olympic gold-winning athlete Dame Kelly Holmes will be cheering on thousands of runners this morning taking part in a half marathon.The Hildenborough star will be the official starter of the Run Kent Tonbridge Half Marathon which gets under way at 9am this morning.Kelly Holmes triumphed at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Picture: Matthew WalkerOrganisers, RunThrough Events, say they expect some 2,000 participants to take part in the 13-mile race, alongside shorter 5k and 10k events.Runners get under way at The Judd School, in Tonbridge.Dame Kelly – now 54 – won the 800m and 1,500m gold at the 2004…

Emergency services were called to Spital Street at 8.19pm on Saturday, August 31. The victims’ stab wounds are not thought to be life-threatening. Spital Street remains closed as an investigation is carried out in the area. A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called following a report of an altercation on Spital Street, Dartford at 8.19pm on Saturday 31 August 2024.  “Emergency services attended and three people were taken to hospital with injuries consistent with stab wounds, which are not believed to be life-threatening. “An investigation to determine the full circumstances is ongoing and officers remain in area,…

The guide, which features 4,500 of the best pubs nationwide, is a must-have for beer enthusiasts seeking top-quality pints across the UK. This year’s edition highlights eight popular Bromley pubs that have made the prestigious list. Despite a challenging economic climate, over 900 new pubs have been added to the 2024 guide, thanks to the hard work of licensees and pub lovers. Compiled by thousands of CAMRA volunteers, the Good Beer Guide showcases the vibrant pub and social club culture at risk of being lost. You can buy CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2025 here Here are the eight Bromley pubs that have been recognised…

A triathlon’s swimming segments have been cancelled due to fears over water quality.The Castle Race Series was set to take place at Hever Castle this weekend.The Castle Race Series will take place at Hever Castle this weekendHowever, after a week of heavy rainfall, the decision was made to remove the swimming portion of the event due to overflow and runoff being discharged into Hever Lake.At a meeting of their Swim Advisory Committee on Thursday, it was revealed that recent tests indicated the water was unsafe to swim in.A statement from the Caste Race series said: “We have made the difficult…

The incident happened in Princes Road just after 10.40pm on September 24. Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man who had been stabbed. He was taken to hospital for treatment, however he has since been discharged. An investigation is now underway into the circumstances of the incident. A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called at 10.41pm on 24 September 2024, to a report that an injured man had been found in Princes Road, Dartford. “Officers and paramedics attended the scene where he was treated for injuries consistent with stab wounds. “The…

Image Credit: GC Images New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Sean “Diddy” Combs have both recently been indicted on federal charges in New York. Just over a year ago, Adams awarded the 54-year-old rapper, who now faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, a key to the city and declared September 15 “Diddy Day.” The 64-year-old former police captain, charged with bribery, wire fraud, and secretly soliciting campaign contributions from overseas donors, remarked of the NYC native media mogul, “The bad boy of entertainment is getting the key to the city from the bad boy of politics.” But as both of…

Image Credit: WireImage The cast of the Harry Potter film franchise created a lasting legacy. From their individual performances and their off-screen moments together, the actors left a mark on the film industry. However, the cast has lost a few of its members over the years. As several Harry Potter actors have died over the years, fans were left heartbroken. Below, Hollywood Life is looking back on some of the Harry Potter actors who have died. Maggie Smith (1934 – 2024) Actor Maggie Smith who played Minerva McGonagall has died at the age of 89 😢 RIP 🪦 pic.twitter.com/lkwgBstzaN —…

Image Credit: Netflix Lyle and Erik Menendez continue to serve life sentences for the brutal murders of their parents on August 20, 1989, when the brothers—then 21 and 18—shot and killed them in their family’s Beverly Hills mansion. Initially, the Menendez brothers were not prime suspects. However, seven months after the crime, Lyle and Erik, now 56 and 53 respectively, were arrested after Judalon Smyth reported to police that the younger sibling had confessed to the murders during therapy. Smyth, who was the mistress of the brothers’ psychologist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, learned about the confession after Oziel shared the confidential information with her, including the existence of audiotapes…

Image Credit: WireImage Maggie Smith leaves behind a world that remembers her for the many roles she portrayed. From playing the head of Gryffindor house to depicting a nun, the late actress, who died at the age of 89, was part of numerous classic films. On Friday, September 27, her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, announced her passing. They released a statement to the Associated Press that read, “She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.” Although the Oscar winner has passed, she will be remembered for…

A petition to “take collective action” over concerns that Greene King may sell the Prince Frederick Public House in Sundridge Park has gained over 300 signatures. The petition was started by a self-proclaimed neighbour of the pub, who described it as “a building of deep historical interest and community importance”. This spot dates back as far as 1761, serving beer to generations of Bromley residents. They said: “The Prince Frederick Public House has been a pillar of our community, providing a warm, inviting setting for us to gather, interact, and strengthen the bonds of our community.” The petition goes onto…