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A town centre leisure centre was evacuated and the bomb squad called after reports of a suspicious package which turned out to be a hoax.Officers were called to Tannery Lane in Ashford town centre just before 6pm after a scare at the Civic Centre.Tannery Lane in Ashford was cordoned off by policePolice attended and assisted in evacuating nearby buildings while a precautionary cordon was put in place.“An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from the Ministry of Defence also attended and the package was not found to be harmful,” a spokesperson for the force said.“The cordon has since been lifted.”A spokesperson…

These include closures of the West and East Tunnels, as well as the closure of the fast link to the A2 carriageway tonight (Friday), with diversions in place via National Highways roads. The Dartford Crossing, previously known as the Dartford Tunnel until 1991, is a major road crossing over the River Thames in England. It connects Dartford in Kent (south) to Thurrock in Essex (north) via the A282 road. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Friday, August 16 – Saturday, August 17 A282-Southbound A2 both directions…

Gillingham has dismissed rumors of a loan move for a Premier League midfielder and denied making a bid for a forward. Managing director Joe Comper took to X to clarify that both claims were false. This comes after reports suggested that Gillingham had made a bid for Barnet’s Idris Kanu and were targeting Newcastle midfielder Jamie Miley for a loan. Comper refuted the claims, stating, “Fake news (at least on Gillingham’s part). Second fake story in two days from this account. No bid from us for Kanu at Barnet either. Just thought I’d clear that up to stop any unnecessary…

Friday 16 August 2024 12:51 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Exploring the Authentic Chicago That Inspired The Bear Ash Hiden delves into why Chicago, America’s Second City, should top your list for a U.S. city break, thanks to the success of the culinary drama The Bear. The Bear is an engrossing series, as compelling as Jeremy Allen White’s Calvin Klein ads, celebrating Chicago’s vibrant but often overlooked food scene. With the third season of this Emmy and Golden Globe-winning show airing, I decided to explore the city known for…

The Glasgow-based charity is putting the final touches on its 11th annual Off the Beatson Track event. Scheduled for Sunday, August 25, in Glasgow, the 10k walk will be hosted by BBC’s David Farrell and STV’s Laura Boyd. Over 2,000 participants are anticipated to join the sponsored walk, which will also feature Ambassadog Simba, his owner Chris Maitland, and Chris’s mother, Helen Maitland. This event will mark Simba’s final official role as Ambassadog before his retirement. Simba was nominated for this role by Chris following Helen’s treatment at The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre last year for breast cancer.…

Halle Berry posed with costar Mark Wahlberg at the Premiere of the Union in LA, wearing a La Perla 2016 Dress, styled by Lindsay Flores: She completed her look with Mary Jane pumps and dainty jewelry. Look back at it! Hot! What do you think? Images: Getty Source link

Location : The A38 westbound between the junctions with the A3064 and the A388 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 16 August 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

A mother and her son from St Peter’s Street, Brighton, were forced to flee their home last week after a fire erupted in their living room, quickly spreading throughout the house. Thick black smoke poured from the windows and doors, shocking onlookers. East Sussex firefighters responded to the emergency at 11:20 a.m., deploying four fire engines and multiple crews to control the blaze using hose jets. According to a spokeswoman for the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, the fire, which started on the ground floor of the terraced house, spread to the first floor. Thankfully, the occupants escaped safely,…

Friday 16 August 2024 6:00 am |  Updated:  Thursday 15 August 2024 4:28 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email First-time buyers are expected to receive nearly £30 billion in support from their parents over the next three years, as the housing market becomes increasingly inaccessible for independent young buyers. According to recent analysis by property firm Savills, the “Bank of Mum and Dad” provided £9.4 billion in gifts and loans in 2023. This amount has nearly doubled in the past five years due to soaring mortgage rates, rising rents, and general…

The 80s pop pioneers, including former River City star Libby McArthur, will be performing at Mono in Glasgow on October 18 to celebrate the release of the documentary Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands. This documentary shines a light on the female pop stars and post-punk musicians who broke barriers in a male-dominated industry, recognizing their place in music history while highlighting the challenges women still face in the music world. Written and narrated by singer-songwriter Carla J Easton (known for her solo work and as a member of TeenCanteen), and co-directed by music promo director Blair…