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An investigation is underway after a pensioner was reportedly assaulted while trying to block a shoplifting suspect from escaping a store.The man in his 80s was buying goods at The Co-op in Forbes Road, Faversham when he attempted to stop the man.Police say this man may be able to help with their inquires after a reported assault in Forbes Road, Faversham. Picture: Kent PoliceAfter seeking the help of staff at the supermarket, it is alleged the victim was then pushed over before suffering a cut to his head.The incident happened at about 5.45pm on Friday.Police have now released a CCTV…

Teachers at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School in Downham, on the border of Lewisham and Bromley, were criticised for failing to consistently manage students’ behaviour in a report by the education watchdog published on Monday (March 3). Inspectors who visited the school on Moorside Road over two days at the end of January said some pupils were ‘unsettled’ and ‘unfocused’ during lessons, although they noted most pupils behaved well. The school, which was previously rated ‘good’ overall when single word overall judgements were still being handed out, was this time given a grade of ‘requires improvement’ in four out of…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Representative Sylvester Turner, a Democrat from Texas, died on March 4, 2025, at the age of 70, shortly after Donald Trump‘s Congressional address took place. Turner was 70 years old and had just taken the oath of office to represent Texas’s 18th congressional district in January 2025. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reacted to the news of his colleague’s death in a statement, which read, “The House Democratic Caucus family is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Though he was newly elected to the Congress, Rep. Turner had a…

The Dartford Crossing is partially closing for seven nights.The busy route is shut in one direction every night for the rest of the week.The Dartford Crossing is closing in one direction for overnight repairs and maintenance work over seven days. Picture: National HighwaysIt is the final round of closures on the bridge so that National Highways can conduct repairs and maintenance work.The route is one of the busiest in Europe with up to 180,000 vehicles using it at its most hectic.It was designed to handle 135,000 vehicles a day, but the average is now 150,000.The work started on the west…

Image Credit: GC Images Eric Adams, the 110th Mayor of New York City, has built a career in both law enforcement and politics. From his early days as a police officer to his rise as mayor, Adams has earned a substantial income and accumulated significant assets. In recent years, he has stayed in the public eye, largely due to a federal investigation that began in 2023 and increasing calls for his resignation. Find out more about Eric Adams’ salary, his net worth, and the details surrounding his recent indictment below. Does the Mayor of NYC Get Paid? Yes, the position…

Image Credit: WireImage Tom Llamas will replace Lester Holt when he steps down as anchor of NBC Nightly News. Lester’s announcement to leave the program and focus on his role at Dateline shocked viewers, but the news network has praised Tom’s abilities and assured everyone that the show would be in good hands. “Tom has the winning combination of journalistic excellence, passionate storytelling and unyielding integrity — all characteristics that have long been trademarks of NBC Nightly News,” NBC News Executive Vice President of Programming, Janelle Rodriguez, told staffers. “Additionally, he’s been instrumental in growing NBC News NOW into the…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Melania Knauss Trump, the First Lady of the United States, has captured public attention not only for her role in the White House during both of Donald Trump‘s presidential terms but also for her career as a former model. While much is known about her time in the public eye, her family background has sparked significant curiosity. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 18: Former first lady Melania Trump arrives on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Find…

London, 4th March 2025 – The House of Lords was transformed into a vibrant celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity as the 25th International Mother Language Day was marked with grandeur in Committee Room 4. Hosted by The Rt. Hon. Baroness Garden of Frognal in partnership with the Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence, the event showcased a rich blend of languages and traditions from across South Asia. Beginning at 6:30 PM, with delegates entering through the Cromwell Green entrance, the event spotlighted 25 languages from South and Southeast Asia, including Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Tulu, Marathi, Sindhi,…

Image Credit: Getty Images Severance, directed by Ben Stiller, has been a hit, with many tuning in to watch the highly anticipated second season of the thriller series, starring Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Christopher Walken, and more. Adam, 51, shared in a Forbes article published on January 23, 2025, “I think one of the very early early conversations between the three of us [Including creator of the series Dan Erickson] was kind of talking about this piece of information that ‘Innie’ Mark discovers at the end of season one and we kind of left it in this cliffhanger. Ben asked…

Image Credit: Getty Images Tulsi Gabbard was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the Director of National Intelligence in November 2024. In February 2025, the former Democrat, one of the most controversial of Trump’s Cabinet picks, was confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 52-48. “For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our country and freedoms of all Americans,” Trump said in a statement at the time of nominating Gabbard. “I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community, championing our constitutional rights, and securing peace through strength. Tulsi will make…