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The London Borough of Bromley enforced new parking restrictions from Thursday (September 19). The changes, which affect several streets, include new no-waiting zones and adjustments to existing shared-use parking spaces. The council has made these changes under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The new rules will be enforced in various locations, including Albemarle Road, Brindlewick Gardens, Churchside Close, and several arms of Clock House Road in Beckenham. Other roads affected include Copers Cope Road, Foxgrove Road, Greycot Road, Haverley Street, and Hazlehurst, also in Beckenham. In Bickley, Mayfield Road and Southborough Road will see changes, while in Bromley, New…

A sculptor has spoken out amid a controversy over his new public artwork of a woman submerged in a river.Award-winning artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed the statue in the River Stour, Canterbury, on Friday, September 13.The sculpture has caused controversySince then, the installation has prompted controversy with some labelling it “offensive, creepy and disturbing” and calling it to be removed.But the artist says he did not intend for his artwork to cause divisions.He told Sky News: said: “I don’t strive of my artwork to divide people or cause upset. But I do try to talk about issues that are pertinent…

Image Credit: Dave Benett/Getty Images Congratulations are in order for Olivia Munn and John Mulaney as they expand their family! On September 22, the actress, 44, and the comedian, 42, took to social media to share photos of their new baby girl, born via surrogate on September 14. They included images of themselves holding her in the hospital and capturing their first few days together. “Méi June Mulaney came into the world September 14, 2024, the year of the dragon,” Munn captioned her Instagram post. She expressed her complex and “profound” feelings about not being able to carry her daughter,…

Sally Sue’s Sandwich Bar, based in St Vincent’s Road, opened on June 4, 2013, three years after Sally and her family moved to Dartford. The shop is family run with Sally at the helm and help from her daughter and husband. While Sally receives nothing but positive feedback from the community, business has dropped and she has no choice but to give it until the end of October to see if she will have to close the business. Sally said: “I’m not the easiest person to get on with, any of my customers will tell you, but they all say…

Bromley Council has announced plans for traffic restrictions to facilitate crane operation works. The works, carried out by Nationwide Traffic Solutions, will affect Elmfield Park and Elmfield Road. The restrictions come into effect on Saturday, September 28, and will remain until the crane operations are complete. The council has not provided a specific end date for the works, stating only that the order has a maximum duration of 18 months. The restrictions will be in place as indicated by traffic signs. Vehicles will not be allowed to wait in the streets mentioned in the notice, and any vehicle found in…

Image Credit: FilmMagic Gypsy Rose Blanchard is beginning to feel the changes as her pregnancy progresses. The Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up star recently shared insights into her second trimester while expecting her first baby with boyfriend Ken Urker, detailing the symptoms she’s been experiencing. Here’s everything you need to know about Gypsy, from her initial pregnancy announcement to her latest updates. Gypsy Announces Pregnancy The 33-year-old announced her pregnancy in July, revealing she’s expecting her first child with Urker in a YouTube video released on July 9. “Ken and I are expecting our very first child come January…

Image Credit: Getty Images for Black Music Act The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) gathered once again at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles last night for its fourth annual awards gala, celebrating stars and uplifting the Black community by honoring its most supportive figures. Hosted by entrepreneur and media personality Kenny Burns, the evening kicked off with DJ Mars spinning tracks in tribute to three Black artists who recently passed: Fatman Scoop, Tito Jackson, and Rich Homie Quan. Here’s everything you need to know about the event. What Is the BMAC? Each year, the BMAC gathers prominent figures in…

Image Credit: Getty Images Friends turns 30 today, with its premiere episode airing on September 22, 1994. The show was an instant hit and has become one of the most beloved sitcoms in history. Over its 10 seasons and 236 episodes, Friends has been watched more than 100 billion times across various platforms. However, the creators—Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and executive producer Kevin S. Bright—acknowledge that Matthew Perry’s death has cast a shadow over what should be a celebratory time. The show faced a tragic turn in 2023 when Perry died at age 54 from what a medical examiner described as the…

A car hit a telegraph pole in a crash on a residential street so hard that it snapped in half.Neighbours in South Park Road, Maidstone, have reported hearing a “loud bang” at around 11.30pm yesterday.Neighbours reported hearing a “loud bang” at around 11.30pm in South Park Road. Picture: Elliott MillwallEmergency services were called to the scene of the crash which involved a silver car.The front of the vehicle was badly damaged and the wooden post was snapped in half.Elliott Millwall was lying in bed when he heard the commotion outside.“I was lying in bed when I heard a loud bang.…

Image Credit: Hindustan Times via Getty Images Coldplay will be returning to India after nine years, and fans can’t wait! Following the sellout success of their summer 2024 European stadium shows and the announcement of eight new UK performances, Coldplay is taking their Music Of The Spheres World Tour to unprecedented heights with additional concerts in Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Seoul, and Hong Kong. The band, featuring vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey, last performed in India in 2016. BookMyShow announced that Coldplay will be performing in India as…