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Earlier today, several caravans and tow cars were parked across designated bays outside The Wave leisure center in Littlehampton. This car park, located just off the seafront on Sea Road, is currently affected by this situation. An Arun District Council spokeswoman confirmed that the council is aware of the vehicles. “We know that travellers have arrived at both East Beach Green and The Wave car park in Littlehampton,” the spokeswoman stated. “We want to assure residents that we are collaborating with West Sussex County Council and Sussex Police to monitor the situation and ensure proper procedures are followed.” She added,…

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A639 and the A638 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:15 and 05:30 on 30 July 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 30 July 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link

Plans to transform a disused student accommodation block into one of Kent’s biggest houses in multiple occupation have been submitted.Northwood Court in Broadstairs, a former Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) building, could be repurposed as an 84-bed HMO.Northwood Court in Broadstairs. Picture: GoogleHowever, it comes amid existing Kent County Council (KCC) plans to convert it into a residential centre for unaccompanied asylum-seeking teenagers.Put forward by Jamie Copland, the proposals would see the three-storey building split up into 17 sections, with all bedrooms boasting an ensuite and a kitchen shared between four to five occupants.But the plans are already facing opposition.Gemma…

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. Monday (July 29) Thursday and Friday night will see the west tunnel closed from 10pm to 5.30am, while the east tunnel will be closed on Sunday night. The QEII Bridge will be closed from 9.30pm on Saturday to 5am on Sunday, to allow contraflow works. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather…

Students from the University of Sussex celebrated their graduation on Brighton beach, marking a significant milestone as thousands of young people received their degrees. Dressed in caps and gowns, the new graduates posed for photos on the beach after walking across the stage at the Brighton Centre, signaling the end of their academic journey. The ceremony, held in sunny and pleasant weather, saw students capturing memories with friends and celebrating with family members along the promenade. Throughout the week, thousands of graduates have been commemorating the conclusion of their studies at various events. Among the graduates was Issy Waite, who,…

Post Office services in Hampden Park, Eastbourne, were suspended in June 2023 following the resignation of the operator at the Rosebury Avenue site, resulting in the branch closure. The office has now reopened under a new operator and at a new location, with officials expressing their delight at returning to the area. The Hampden Park post office is now operating from the Paperlane shop in Brassey Avenue, a convenience store that also sells cards, stationery, and confectionery. Emily Clive, network provision lead for the Post Office, said, “We are delighted to have restored Post Office services to Hampden Park as…

Monday 29 July 2024 11:18 am |  Updated:  Monday 29 July 2024 11:20 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email FTSE 100 Surges as Markets Await Bank of England Rate Decision The FTSE 100 began the week on a strong note, climbing one percent within the first three hours of trading as investors anticipate a possible interest rate cut by the Bank of England later this week. Following a record-setting performance in May, when the FTSE 100 reached an all-time high, the index has shown strong gains on Thursday, Friday, and today,…

New signs have appeared at an empty unit on Great Western Road, signaling that Chilo’s Burgers will soon open a West End location, taking over the former One Shot coffee shop. The burger specialists already operate restaurants in Uddingston and Kinning Park in Glasgow. The sign also indicates that the chain plans to expand to Giffnock and other locations across Scotland. Chilo’s, established in 2020, offers a casual dining experience focused on quality flavors and all-natural, non-processed food. Their menu features a variety of burgers, steaks, and desserts, with highlights including the King Kong burger, the Mad Angus, and the…

Location : The M48 eastbound between junctions J2 and J1 . Reason : Animals in the road. Status : Cleared. Source link

Gillingham faces a fitness challenge with two midfielders ahead of the season’s start. Armani Little suffered an injury and is not expected to return to training until the week before the opening match against Carlisle United. Meanwhile, Ethan Coleman needs a scan for an ongoing ankle injury that hasn’t improved. In a recent match against Millwall, summer recruit Little, who joined from AFC Wimbledon, looked promising but injured his ankle soon after. Manager Mark Bonner mentioned, “We probably won’t see Armani in the next four friendlies. We aim to have him back the week leading up to Carlisle.” Coleman, who…