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Image Credit: The Washington Post via Getty Im Matt Gaetz isn’t a stranger to politics, but he might be stepping into a brand-new role. Since Donald Trump nominated him to be the U.S. Attorney General, the now-former Florida Representative is reintroducing himself to the public. Naturally, many want to learn more about the early days of his career, his personal life and his net worth. In 2020, Gaetz faced controversy after allegations of sex trafficking and statutory rape came to light. He was accused of paying a 17-year-old girl to travel around the U.S. so that he could have sex…

The work will affect trains from Monday (November 18) and Friday (November 22). We have compiled all of the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. Engineering work is taking place at a number of different locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday (November 18): From 10.45am until the end of service, replacement buses will run between Tonbridge and Wadhurst and Hastings. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (November 18, November 20, and November 21): From 11.50am until the end of service, replacement buses will run between Faversham,…

It’s mid-November and I’m already thinking about putting up the tree and what Christmas film to watch…a tough decision, I know.One of the many traditions I have started in the lead-up to the festive period is a walk around Bedgebury Pinetum and its magical after-dark display.Goldendoodle Brandy enjoyed her walk around Christmas at Bedgebury 2024The annual colourful and dazzling lights spectacular will undoubtedly get me in the mood for singing Elton John’s Step Into Christmas.I was looking forward to finding out what had changed from last year, as I had heard through the grapevine there were some sparkly new additions.The…

This morning (November 17), volunteers from Dartford Animal Rescue were called to the fishing club at Brooklands Lakes after a small black-headed gull had become ‘impaled’ on a fishing hook. The seagull, which is known to be the UK’s most common type of gull, had managed to become entangled with the fishing line, with one fishing hook embedded into the animal’s body. The line was attached to a total of six hooks, which had been attached to a plastic lure designed to resemble a fish. Dartford Animal Rescue say that they believe that the gull – named Bhaz by volunteers…

Here are the names and faces of the men and women who are have been sentenced to prison time in November 2024 so far. Dominic Fitz-Campbell Dominic Fitz-Campbell (Image: MPS) Dominic Fitz-Campbell, of Anstridge Road in Greenwich, who was described as the “mastermind” behind an £80,000 meth operation, has been jailed for 10 years. Metropolitan Police officers from the gangs unit used covert tactics, expert witnesses, and forensic techniques to identify Dominic Fitz-Campbell, of Anstridge Road, as the leader of the operation. With help from UK Border Force, they set up a covert sting, leading to Fitz-Campbell’s arrest. A covert sting,…

An A-road has been closed and residents left without water after a mains pipe burst.The A2 Keycol Hill in Bobbing is currently shut in both directions as crews deal with the incident in Ladyfields Close.A2 Keycol Hill in Bobbing is closed in both directions. Picture: Jamie MackenzieJamie Mackenzie, who owns Mac Campers along the main road near Sittingbourne, says he has “never seen anything like it”.“The mains burst at about 5am yesterday morning,” the 50-year-old said.“It’s like a river running down the road. No one can get through at the moment.“Crews have been working here all morning and they have…

The incidents took place between November 4 and November 14 in the Kent areas of Dartford and Swanley. Reports were made of a man, believed to have an Eastern European accent, who made “lewd” and “sexually explicit” suggestions to members of the public. Reports were made of a man who made “lewd” and “sexually explicit” suggestions to members of the public. (Image: Kent Police) These incidents took place in Hawley Road and High Street in Dartford, along with Holmesdale Road, South Darenth, and New Barn Road in Swanley. Kent Police have released CCTV images of a man they say may be…

The Good Food Awards aim to celebrate and acknowledge “culinary excellence” across the UK. The awards began in 2002 and the organisation has worked to “promote and bolster local, independent businesses that create delectable food”. So, these are the south London cafes that have won the awards this year:   LA Café Based on High Street, Sutton, this is a loved café in the borough. LA Café has won a Gold Seal award after being featured in the Good Food Awards for three years already. The owner Ankur Baria said: “What’s unique about LA Café is that we produce most of the stuff…

Image Credit: Kirsten Comerford The world of entertainment has become increasingly diverse and open over the course of the last few decades. Where there used to be hard-lined barriers between avenues of work such as theater and film or actors, producers, and directors, the lines are now much more malleable. Far more common are multi-hyphenate creators such as Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, or Michaela Coel, who produce, direct, and act in their works, helping carve a unique spot for themselves in the entertainment landscape. One such multi-talented creator of modern entertainment is Kirsten Comerford, an actor on the stage and…

The courage and quick thinking of Kent Police officers and members of the public were celebrated at a special awards ceremony recognising extraordinary life-saving efforts.The event at Kent Police College in Maidstone on Tuesday (November 12) saw accolades presented for acts of bravery and heroism during critical incidents across the county.PC William Simmons and PC Katie Lacey revived a man in Folkestone with CPR efforts. Picture: Kent PoliceAmong those recognised was Police Constable Philip Jones and his dog, Bear, who helped save a vulnerable man in Denton in February 2024.Within minutes of arriving at a wooded area, PD Bear tracked…