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Bromley Council has been criticised by the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman for a delay in issuing a child’s care plan which stretched over seven months. The report claimed the council received a request for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for the mother’s child on January 25, 2023. The daughter, named Y in the report, had a managed move to a school from February to May that year which failed, leaving her without a school. The pupil was then reportedly abroad with her mother, names Mrs X in the report, and her family from May to September…

A man was saved from the sea near Palace Pier after encountering trouble in the water. Source link [Featured] [Just In]

Location : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A1133 and the A1434 .Reason : Congestion.Status : Currently Active.Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 10 September 2024.Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.Source link

Tuesday 10 September 2024 5:28 am  |  Updated:  Monday 09 September 2024 12:11 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Jessica Van Meir argues that banks are systematically discriminating against sex workers, exposing them to risks such as doxxing, financial exploitation, and violence. According to a recent Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) report, banks are increasingly denying or terminating accounts for adult entertainment businesses, putting sex workers at significant risk when they lose access to basic banking services. Van Meir, who has extensively researched sex workers’ rights, confirms that the FCA’s warning is…

The union has announced that approximately 3,000 Diageo employees at distilleries and bottling plants across Scotland will receive a pay increase of about 10.3 percent. The agreement is divided into two phases: an initial eight percent raise effective from July until January 2025, followed by an additional real terms increase of around 2.3 percent to sustain the adjustment through July of the following year. Diageo, known for its prominent brands like Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s, Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc, Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan’s, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray, and Guinness, operates distilleries and bottling facilities in Scotland, including…

Following the incident on Stewartstown Road, the vehicle sustained a significant dent. Source link

Location : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 10 September 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

View gallery Image Credit: Patrick McMullan via Getty Image James Earl Jones, the iconic actor who voiced the legendary Star Wars character, Darth Vader over the years, has died. The talented star was 93 years old. In a statement obtained my multiple outlets, Jones’ rep, Barry McPherson, confirmed the news of his death. “He passed this morning surrounded by his loved ones,” Barry said on Monday, September 9, per USA Today. “He was a great man.” James’ passing is sure to have a lasting effect on many who loved him, especially Star Wars fans. One of the most memorable parts of…

View gallery Image Credit: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Shutterstock James Earl Jones was one of the most iconic actors in the film industry with nearly 200 acting credits to his name and 70 years of experience. Not to mention, he was a prolific Broadway actor, having starred in 21 shows, per the New York Post. Unsurprisingly, the late 93-year-old was the winner of three Tony Awards, two Emmy Awards, one Grammy Award, and an honorary Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement. All the accolades aside, he is probably best known as the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise. And although he retired…

Nightly closures of the West Tunnel will be from Monday, September 9 to Friday, September 13, and a full closure of the QEII Bridge is scheduled on Saturday, September 14 from 10pm to 5am. Drivers should anticipate diversions via National Highways roads and plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays 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…