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By Douglas WhitbreadA two-year-old girl suffered blood clots and was put in a coma after getting food poisoning on an all-inclusive holiday in Egypt.Chloe Crook, from Kent, jetted off to the five-star Jaz Aquaviva resort in Hurghada with her parents but began exhibiting debilitating gastric symptoms just two days later.Chloe Crook, aged two, was put in a coma after food poisoning while on holiday in Egypt. Picture: SWNSShe was then rushed to hospital by ambulance where she temporarily lost her vision and became non-verbal – before bruising appeared under the skin on her head.Worrying tests later revealed her kidneys were…

Here are the 29 people currently on the force’s most wanted list as of November 2024. Bestun Kader Bestun Kader (Image: Kent Police) Bestun Kader is wanted in connection with a number of offences in Dartford including supplying drugs. He has been wanted since 2019. If you know where he is call 101, quoting crime reference 46/XY/10877/17. Mohamed Saidi-Sief Mohamed Saidi-Sief (Image: Kent Police) Mohamed Saidi-Sief is wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Dover. Anyone who sees him or knows where he is should call 999, quoting reference 46/148136/23. Ilir Bulku Ilir Bulku (Image: Kent Police) Ilir Bulku is wanted in…

The incident happened in Plaistow Lane outside Sundridge Park station just before 3.40pm yesterday (November 9). It was also reported that he was allegedly in possession of a weapon. Picture from scene of Bromley incident (Image: Contributor) Officers shut off a section of Garden Road and were seen in the car park of a supported housing block. Shortly after, the incident was stood down and a man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. However, there was no evidence that he was in possession of a weapon. (Image: Contributor) The man was taken to hospital after suffering injuries to his hands.…

Police have confirmed a Kent company raising money on high streets for homeless military veterans is under investigation.Over the last year it is alleged We R Blighty has been running unlicensed donation stands across the South East without the necessary paperwork, the i paper reports.Police have launched an investigation into the company. StockThe firm, which is registered as a community interest company and not a charity, is based in Millennium Way, Broadstairs, and was originally set up in 2022.It claims on its website to have raised vital funds to aid ex-service personnel though a variety of means, including “face-to-face engagements…

With Oxford Street’s lights already turned on and plenty more streets in London to follow, the capital will soon be lit up like a Christmas tree. But if you don’t fancy a trip to busy Central London, there are plenty of Christmas light switch on events happening this month as the countdown to Christmas begins. We’ve rounded up all the Christmas light switch ons happening in south east London and what you need to know: Bexleyheath’s Christmas Light Switch On When? Saturday, November 16 between 11am and 5:15pm Where? Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA7 4JB Kickstarting the festivities off…

Ambitious plans for part of a new 19-hectare urban park will now take shape on Kent’s largest housing estate after being given the green light.The ‘Major Urban Park’ initiative forms part of the blueprint for more high quality green and blue spaces at the Whitecliffe development within Ebbsfleet Garden City.The developers say the park has been designed with vulnerable groups in mind. Photo: Define Planning and Design LtdIt will include the introduction of a skate park and basketball court, “teen-focused” social spaces, and keep fit gym equipment.There will also be community and sensory gardens, flat useable grassed areas, and an…

The work will affect trains on Saturday (November 9) and Sunday (November 10). We have compiled all of the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this weekend.   Sunday (November 10) Southeastern trains between London Victoria and Dartford (via Bexleyheath) will be affected. Engineering work is taking place between London Victoria and Brixton, closing some lines. Trains between London Victoria and Dartford (via Bexleyheath) will be amended and diverted, and will run between London Charing Cross and Dartford, and will additionally call at London Waterloo East and London Bridge.   Saturday and Sunday (November 9 and…

Of these venues, three received a score of 1 out of 5 during inspections since January, meaning that major improvements are necessary. Three places scored a 2/5, meaning “improvement necessary.” Inspectors from Bromley Council’s environmental health even found that one of these scored the lowest possible score, a 0/5, meaning that “urgent improvement” was necessary. We have listed the eateries and the date their rating was given. It’s important to note that this list is only about Bromley restaurants, coffee shops, and cafes, and did not feature any takeaways or sandwich shops. Spice Lounge This Indian restaurant on 226 Main…

Image Credit: Getty images Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards are standing by their BFF, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia. After country music star Zach Bryan abruptly broke up with LaPaglia—one-third of the BFFs podcast—in October, the other two hosts created a fiery diss track titled “Smallest Man,” blasting the musician over allegations of emotional abuse. But the song, which gained significant attention and praise, was quickly taken down—twice. Keep reading to find out why and what the Barstool founder plans to do next. Why Was “Smallest Man” Taken Down? On Wednesday, November 6, Portnoy said the song was removed from YouTube due to…

Authors of a report naming Leeds Castle as one of the country’s biggest firework polluters have been branded “killjoys”.The survey ranks the famous Kent landmark, near Maidstone, seventh on a list of ten major bonfire season displays for increases in the airborne pollutants created.Fireworks display at Leeds Castle. Picture: Scott NicolIt was commissioned by a betting firm using data from the air quality monitoring organisation IQAIR.This year’s Leeds Castle event on November 9 and 10 is a sell-out.County councillor for the area, Gary Cooke, criticised the report which he says does not take into account the joy and financial benefits…