Author: Benjamin

Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, Bebe King, 6, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, were tragically stabbed to death in Southport, Merseyside, on Monday. In addition to the three fatalities, eight other children sustained stab wounds, with five in critical condition, along with two critically injured adults, according to police reports. On Tuesday evening, hundreds gathered for a vigil outside the Atkinson arts venue in Southport, laying flowers and cards in remembrance, many in tears. This vigil was followed by a protest outside a local mosque, where far-right demonstrators clashed with police on St Luke’s Road. According to Merseyside Police, a large…

Location : The M62 westbound at junction J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 31 July 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

On September 30, 2023, an officer on patrol noticed a car meet at Hewitts Roundabout, near junction four of the M25. While speaking to a group of people, the officer heard a car engine revving and saw a white VW Polo speeding onto the roundabout. The officer pursued the car but lost sight of it. A letter was sent to the registered owner of the VW Polo, who claimed he was not driving and said the car had been cloned. He tried to disguise his vehicle and sent altered photos to the police, attempting to prove his innocence. After an…

July 29, 2024 Dress: CH Carolina Herrera // Shoes: Hill House Home // Bag: Savette // Hat: Eric Javits Spotted and dotted in NYC! Next to stripes, polka dots are a long time favorite of mine. They feel classic yet quirky in the best way possible. Below are some of my current favorite polka dot pieces! Source link

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of public spending cuts yesterday, including the cancellation of the A27 Arundel Bypass project. This decision follows a review prompted by £1 billion in unfunded transport commitments for the upcoming year. The proposed bypass, which was to extend approximately 4.9 miles with a new dual carriageway from Crossbush to Fontwell roundabouts, was expected to cost at least £320 million. It aimed to alleviate congestion, shorten travel times, and enhance safety, according to National Highways. Reeves stated that the government would halt other projects as well, including A303 work involving a dual carriageway tunnel in…

Tuesday 30 July 2024 8:20 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email FTSE 250-listed Paragon Bank Reports Strong Performance and Updates Targets Paragon Bank, listed on the FTSE 250, has announced that its new business levels are exceeding expectations, keeping the lender on track to meet its full-year targets. Headquartered in Solihull, West Midlands, Paragon specializes in providing loans to professional landlords with at least four properties and to medium-sized housebuilders seeking loans between £5 million and £10 million. In its trading update for the nine months ending in June, Paragon…

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has filed a First Notice to initiate the court process for a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of David McClenaghan. McClenaghan, a 57-year-old manager at Park’s Motor Group, passed away following a heart attack in his office at Park’s Kia Showroom in Coatbridge on August 26, 2018. The purpose of a FAI is to determine the cause of death, the circumstances surrounding it, and to identify any reasonable precautions that could have been taken to prevent similar deaths in the future. The FAI is expected to focus on the…

OLUTAYO FAJOBI, 26, of Malden Fields in Bushey, admitted possessing a  knife at the O2 Arena, Greenwich, on June 3. Fajobi was given a one-year community order including electronically monitored curfew and 50 hours of unpaid work.  BILLY BROWN, 40, of Marsala Road in Ladywell, admitted seven counts of theft from BP on Lee High Road. Brown was given a one-year community order including drug rehabilitation treatment.  A 17-YEAR-OLD from Greenwich admitted breaching a criminal behaviour order which banned from the Borough of Croydon. He was fined £40.  DAVID LEE BLACKMOORE, 43, of Eltham Green Road in Eltham, admitted assaulting…

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A428 and the A421 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:45 and 09:00 on 30 July 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link

On Saturday morning, residents of Rottingdean discovered that their war memorial, which honors soldiers from the World Wars, had been defaced with bright red graffiti. Dave Bull QAM, chairman of the Rottingdean Royal British Legion, condemned the vandals for the damage and the financial burden of cleaning the memorial, which will be covered by the charity. This incident comes amid rising concerns about vandalism in the village. Bull, 55, expressed his frustration, saying, “I usually pass by here every morning and noticed the gate was open. There’s significant upset in the community, and it’s distressing for veterans and their families.”…