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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…

Morenikeji Adewole, of Dunloop Close, Dartford, was charged with rape on Wednesday (November 13). The 47-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (November 14). It follows after Westminster Council’s licensing committee ruled on Friday that Heaven’s alcohol licence should be suspended for up to 28 days after a woman was allegedly raped in the vicinity of the venue in the early hours of November 1. Other staff then allegedly ignored her efforts to report the attack, the Met Police said. A Westminster City Council spokesperson said: “Following a request from the Metropolitan Police, and considering evidence from both the…

Members of the National Education Union (NEU) at Southborough Primary School, in Southborough Lane, began their action this morning, Monday, October 14. The industrial action is in response to plans to transfer their employment to The Pioneer Academy Trust (TPA). The school, which is currently part of the Aspiration For All Co-operative Trust (AFACT) federation with two other local authority Bromley schools, would face academisation if the transfer goes ahead. According to the NEU website, academisation is an “irreversible process” that removes the school from local authority control. The AFACT group claim it has “repeatedly offered their support” in finding…

Image Credit: Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag My Chemical Romance is back and bringing their iconic album to the stage for a 2025 tour you won’t want to miss. The legendary emo band, led by Gerard Way alongside his brother Mikey Way, guitarist Frank Iero, and guitarist Ray Toro, is reuniting for the highly anticipated ‘Long Live: The Black Parade’ tour. This 10-stop North American arena tour will see the band perform their groundbreaking rock opera in its entirety. Nearly two decades after the release of The Black Parade in 2006, the band reflects on its lasting impact: “It…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Mike Tyson’s may be focusing on his fight against Jake Paul, but his priority lies with his family. In 2023, the boxing champ was spotted walking the red carpet at the ESPY Awards and was joined by his daughter Milan. She hilariously told ET at the time that she was starstruck by all the famous athletes attending, but not so much her own father. “She seems to think so many other people are cooler than me,” he joked. Mike Tyson and family in 2019. (Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock) Mike also admitted that Milan and his five…

A large section of motorway is closed due to a “police incident”.The coastbound carriageway of the M20 is shut between junction 8 for Maidstone and junction 9 for Ashford this evening (November 15).Part of the M20 is closed between Maidstone and Ashford. Stock pictureTraffic was also being held on the London-bound carriageway but has since been released.There is around one mile of congestion on the approach to the closure.National Highways said it is due to a “police-led” incident at around 8pm.The force has been asked for further information on the incident.It comes after traffic was temporarily held on the London-bound…