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A Margate shop is going from strength-to-strength after attracting interest on social media due to its quirky presence and array of unusual items on its shelvesAlan Johnson Social News Reporter08:00, 17 Jan 2026A woman has showcased what a quirky Margate shop has to offer (stock)(Image: Dulin/RooM via Getty Images)A Kent shop has become a viral sensation owing to its quirkiness showcased by visitors on social media. One of those recent customers, Imogen Tinkler took to TikTok following her trip to Margate to see if it lived up to its online hype.”Went to see if it was actually that good… spoiler:…

Elon Musk wants a jaw-dropping $79 billion to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the AI company defrauded him by jettisoning its nonprofit mission, Bloomberg first reported. The figure comes from expert witness C. Paul Wazzan, a financial economist whose bio says he has been deposed nearly 100 times and testified at trial more than a dozen times in complex commercial litigation cases. Wazzan, who specializes in valuation and damages calculations in high-stakes disputes, determined that Musk is entitled to a hefty portion of OpenAI’s current $500 billion valuation based on his $38 million seed donation when…

From huge concerts to all-day food festivals, there is so much to get excited forThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFind details on the biggest and best events taking place in Kent this year right here.(Image: sasastro/Wikimedia Commons)A new year has arrived and with that comes a whole host of brilliant events taking place across Kent to get jotted in the calendar. Over the next 12 months the county will play host to some huge music concerts, family-friendly festivals, glamorous Pride events, awe-inspiring air shows and lots more.The…

The village has recently been subject to multiple controversial housing schemesThe development would be built on the southern paddock land associated with Butlers Court Farm in Blean.(Image: Google Maps)Plans have been submitted for 12 new homes in the village of Blean. Put forward to Canterbury City Council (CCC) by Goddard Planning, the scheme would take shape on the southern paddock land associated with Butlers Court Farm, located on the north-western edge of the village.It would join a number of other recent housing developments and proposals, some of which have proven controversial. Plans for 85 homes on Blean Common were given…

Social network Bluesky is updating its app to allow anyone to share when they’re livestreaming on Twitch, and adding specialized hashtags, known as cashtags, for discussing publicly traded stocks. The new features could potentially help Bluesky capitalize on a recent boost in new installs, which have arrived in the days after the X deepfake news went mainstream. On X, users were asking its integrated AI bot Grok to turn photos of real women and sometimes minors into sexualized images without consent. This week, California’s attorney general opened an investigation into xAI’s chatbot over the proliferation of the “nonconsensual sexually explicit material.” In…

Key takeaways:ETH derivatives flash caution as pro traders remain neutral-to-bearish, and weak DApps demand and falling fees pressure Ether’s price.Corporate ETH buying and spot ETF inflows have not restored investor confidence, as lower staking yields and soft network activity persist.Ether (ETH) price experienced a two-day 4% correction after briefly reaching $3,400 on Wednesday. The move caught bulls by surprise, triggering $65 million in liquidations of leveraged long ETH futures. More importantly, professional traders have maintained a neutral-to-bearish stance, according to derivatives markets, despite ETH reaching its highest level in two months. ETH 2-month futures basis rate. Source: laevitas.chETH monthly futures…

Pc Peter De Silvo, from Worthing, is alleged to have stalked a woman known to him for two years between October 2021 and 2023. The 48-year-old is also charged with fraud by false representation, two counts of computer misuse, and five charges under the Data Protection Act, the earliest dating back to 2018. On Friday at Staines Magistrates’ Court in Surrey, the Sussex Police officer spoke to confirm his name, address and date of birth. He then gave no indication of pleas as his case was sent up to Guildford Crown Court. De Silvo, who was wearing a black raincoat…

Location : The A1M southbound entry slip at junction J51 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:15 and 06:30 on 17 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

It has been named among the best places to live in the countyThe breathtaking Penshurst Place and Gardens.(Image: Getty Images)All over Kent you can find amazing villages, bursting with character and unique attributes which offer many wonderful days out. Some are among the county’s most well-known and celebrated destinations, while others are more obscure or, perhaps, overshadowed by their more famous neighbours.This could certainly be argued to be the case for the gorgeous settlement of Penshurst, nestled between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, six miles south of Sevenoaks at the confluence of the River Medway and the River Eden. A real…

Leading North-East software development company has launched its newly-formed AWS Practice, a specialist unit built to help its customers deliver high-impact outcomes using AWS technologies. Led by AWS Hero and Principal Architect Lee Gilmore, the practice brings together elite technical talent, agile delivery methods and deep business focus to drive real digital transformation for clients. Through the practice, customers can access experienced pod teams that can support with everything from business analysis, engineering and architecture to DevOps, QA and security ensuring full end-to-end project ownership. Speaking on the launch of the practice, Lee Gilmore said: “We’re seeing increasing demand from…