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Police have been called after protesters stormed into a business park, blocking roads and painting buildings red.Members of Palestine Action have returned to the Instro Precision weapons factory in Sandwich Discovery Park, home to Elbit Systems – a site they have already targeted this year.Protesters and police at Sandwich Discovery Park on Monday morning. Picture: Palestine ActionActivists have used vehicles to obstruct the entrances and climbed on top of security boxes and the ledge of Discovery Park House. They have covered parts of the premises in red paint, which they say is “symbolising Palestinian bloodshed spilt by Elbit’s weaponry”.This is…

Image Credit: Getty Images for MTV The MTV Video Music Awards is one of the industry’s biggest nights, and it’s approaching fast. With upcoming performances from host Megan Thee Stallion andSabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz and more, the 2024 show is bound to be epic. Megan teased fans of what’s in store for them in an Instagram post. In a caption shared days before the awards ceremony, the “Not My Fault” rapper wrote, “Hotties not Onlyyyy am I your lovely host for the evening at the 2024 @vmas IM ALSOOO PERFORMINGGGG.” The VMAs were originally scheduled to…

Emergency services were called to the crash on the M25 near junction J29 this morning (September 8) at around 3:59am. According to a tweet from National Highways, the crash involved and a lorry and a car. An incident response officer, an advanced paramedic and an ambulance crew were among the resources sent to the scene. One person died at the scene, and another has been taken to hospital – their condition is not known. Two further people were treated and discharged at the scene. All four lanes of the M25 clockwise are currently closed this morning whilst investigations are underway…

Image Credit: Getty Images Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes‘ friendship is making headlines again — but not for the same reasons as before. After Patrick Mahomes‘ wife noticeably supported a few pro-Donald Trump social media posts, Swifties wondered whether her friendship with the “Karma” artist fizzled out. After all, Taylor has previously criticized members of the Republican Party. Hollywood Life has the latest updates on Taylor and Brittany’s friendship, below. Why Did Taylor and Brittany Sit Separately at the Chiefs Game? During the Chiefs vs. Ravens game on September 5, Taylor and Brittany sat in separate suites. This was a…

Despite wearing an ankle tag which tracked his movements 24 hours a day, between October and January brazen crook Thomas Siggers stole at least eight cars using sophisticated keyless entry tech.  One woman who watched her £40,000 Land Rover being taken from her driveway in Bexley described feeling “emotionally violated” by the theft.  When the car was found six days later it was trashed and her 93-year-old mum’s wheelchair was gone.  Another car Siggers stole was later used in a shooting in Woolwich.  Siggers was one of four men accused of partaking in the attempted execution of a man outside…

A string of Kent clubs have paid tribute to a footballer described as “worth the admission price alone”, following his shock death.Dylan Akue’s death has left friends and fans “heartbroken” after the 21-year-old’s death was confirmed.Tributes have been paid to footballer Dylan Akue following his sudden death. Picture: Sheppey UnitedHe had been playing for Sheppey Sports FC this season and had previously been on the books of Chatham Town.Described as a “big hit” on and off the pitch, Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten said the club had been shaken by the news. He said: “Apparently his family found him in…

Ricky Jones, 57, allegedly committed the offence during a speech to a gathering, organised in response to the nationwide violent disorder, in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, on August 7. A video emerged after the protest in which he appeared to call for far-right protesters’ throats to be “cut” during the demonstration. Jones was charged by police with encouraging violent disorder two days later. The defendant, who appeared via video link in custody from HMP Wormwood Scrubs, spoke to confirm his identity and enter the plea during a brief hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday. During a previous hearing at Westminster…

A woman, believed to be between her 70s and 80s, had her purse stolen “by means of pickpocketing” outside the Bromley High Street exit of M&S yesterday (September 6) at around 1:25pm in the afternoon. The woman is described by police as white, aged between 75 and 80 years, wearing a cream coat, black trousers and white shoes and using a walking frame. She was also carrying a beige shoulder bag and M&S carrier bag at the time of the incident. One suspect has been arrested and currently remains in police custody. Police are urging the victim or relative or…

A 12-year-old boy whose older brother died suddenly last year and a little girl fighting cancer for the second time are among the Kent youngsters chosen this year for a Children’s Award.Described as facing every day with ‘incredible bravery and unwavering courage’ by television and radio presenter Charlotte Hawkins, the awards aim to shine a light on children, families and charities fighting inconceivable battles or overcoming unimaginable odds.Wards awards online copy. Submitted iStock images of children.Organised by estate agent Wards, and supported by the KM Group and Kent Community Foundation, the event has been running for more than 20 years…

Image Credit: Getty Images Melania Trump, the former First Lady of the United States, is set to release her highly anticipated memoir, offering a rare glimpse into her life in the White House and more. “As a private person who has often been the subject of public scrutiny and misrepresentation, I feel a responsibility to clarify the facts,” the 54-year-old former model said in a video posted to her X account on Thursday. “I believe it is important to share my perspective — the truth,” Melania added. Donald Trump‘s campaign advisers and sources close to the couple have said that…