Gavin & Stacey actress Alison Steadman has shared why she never married her actor partner Michael Elwyn, despite the pair being together for almost 30 years. The 78-year-old, who plays Gavin’s mum Pam Shipman in the popular sitcom, has been with Elwyn for 28 years. She has two sons – Toby, 45, and Leo, 43 … Read more
On a personal level, it would have to go down as one of the more costly yellow cards of Pedro Neto’s career. Had the Portuguese not picked up a fifth booking of the season during last weekend’s 4-3 victory over Tottenham, he would surely have been spared a 7,000-mile Kazakhstani sojourn and joined the rest … Read more
A contraflow system will be put in place on the M20 from December 16. The 13-mile stretch between junctions 8 (Maidstone) and 9 (Ashford) will see the contraflow system implemented as part of Operation Brock. This is in anticipation of the high number of passengers expected at the Kent ports during the Christmas holiday period. … Read more
In a city where the average pint now costs £6.75, Peckham’s The Olde Apple Tree stands apart, offering drinks for as little as £4.80 which you can pay with cash only. This unassuming pub, tucked away on Sumner Road, has become a rare relic of London’s traditional boozer culture. Its affordability and authenticity recently earned … Read more
You could be entitled to a fortune through one of these unclaimed estates in Dartford. Currently, there are dozens of unclaimed estates in the region, seeing them passed on to the Crown as ‘ownerless property’. This happens when a person dies without leaving a will and there are no apparent family members to claim the inheritance. … Read more
As the festive season gets into full swing, south east London’s Christmas markets are ready to spread holiday cheer. Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts, enjoying festive food, or just soaking in the atmosphere, here’s a detailed guide to the markets which are open. 1. Greenwich Christmas MarketRunning: November 16 – December 24, 10am … Read more
Some Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses this weekend due to planned engineering work. The work will affect trains on Sunday (December 15) only. We have compiled all of the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this Sunday. Sunday (December 15) Engineering work is taking place across … Read more
A boat party is set to pay tribute to a lost New Cross nightclub – playing the clubs favourite anthems and bringing the old regulars together. The Venue in New Cross was once a cornerstone of south east London’s nightlife and its doors in 2020 – but its spirit lives on through reunion parties that … Read more
With eleven days left until Christmas Day arrives, excitement is hitting fever pitch for the most wonderful time of the year. As families prepare to be reunited and preparations in full swing, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without watching our favourite festive films. From the Home Alone films to Elf, to rom-coms like Love Actually and … Read more
It is almost time for one celebrity to become Strictly Come Dancing 2024 champion and take home the glitterball trophy. There were 15 contestants, now just four remain. We have all the information you need for the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing final including airtime, run-time, who is dancing for the title and what they are … Read more