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According to the latest updates from National Highways, two ongoing closures will continue this week and more will come into place later this month. One of these closures is expected to cause delays of 10 minutes to half an hour. National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so smaller road closures are not included in their schedule. Here is the full list of major closures: • A282, from 10pm July 1 to 5.30am August 1, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A282 northbound, Dartford Crossing West Tunnel, Tunnel closure for maintenance works, diversion via National Highways network. •…

Met Office spokesperson Nicola Maxey said night-time temperatures could stay in the low 20s for parts of south-east England – officially classified as “tropical nights” if they do not drop below 20C.  She said there was still uncertainty over how soon the milder conditions would come in, with the possibility that the South east could retain its heat a little longer than elsewhere. Meanwhile, parts of the country have already well-exceeded July’s average rainfall figures despite only being hal fway through the month. The Met Office spokesperson said London has had 154 per cent of its July average rainfall already.…

A man exposed himself in front of two women in a cemetery.The victims were in the grounds of All Souls’ Church in Crockenhill, near Swanley when the incident occurred.The incident is alleged to have taken place in the cemetery at All Souls’ Church in Crockenhill, Swanley. Picture GooglePolice say it happened in an extension area of the cemetery, off Eynsford Road, at around lunchtime on Saturday (July 13)It is reported the man was seen stood by a hedgerow committing an indecent act.Officers attended the scene, and a search was carried out in the nearby areas, but he remains unidentified.The suspect…

Location : The M3 westbound between junctions J3 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:30 and 16:45 on 16 July 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. Source link

Tuesday 16 July 2024 2:20 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Despite a surge in people celebrating West End nights with a glass of bubbly, profits at Champagne Lanson’s UK branch didn’t see a boost, according to newly-filed documents. The company, whose French parent has been producing Champagne since 1760, experienced a 4% drop in sales volumes in 2023. However, a 9% increase in average sales value helped its turnover grow from £43m to £45m compared to the previous year. Lanson attributed the reduction in sales volume to what it…

“Network Rail and AmcoGiffen Commence Foundation Work for New Footbridge at Hairmyres Station Relocation Network Rail and their contractor AmcoGiffen are currently installing the foundations for a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres station as part of the East Kilbride Enhancements project. Over the next two weeks, engineers will use a 58-tonne piling rig to drive 24 steel pile foundations into depths ranging from 2m to 5m. These foundations will support the new footbridge and lifts, ensuring step-free access to the platforms for passengers. The project includes a double-tracked section between platforms to improve train punctuality. Once completed, the new…

The theft took place on Farnaby Road and occurred at 3.57am on July 2. The footage shows the man, who is dressed all in black but carries a distinct patterned bag pack, open the passenger door of the Land Rover Discovery before popping open the boot. The driveway light switches on as the man moves around. The man is seen to put his hood up to try and hide his face. He then goes on to rummage through bags in the boot before leaving with a duffle bag. The Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made at this stage.…

Location : The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A3047 Camborne West and the A3074 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 16 July 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Martin Lewis has suggested considering the option of canceling booked holidays and hotel reservations to potentially re-book at lower rates. The financial expert advised, “Have you noticed if your hotel or car rental has become cheaper since your booking? If so, and if cancellation is free, it’s worth monitoring the prices. If you find a better deal, rebooking and then canceling your original reservation can be advantageous.” Several financial insights highlighted include: 1. Assessing inheritance tax liabilities. 2. Exploring pension initiation and consolidation strategies. 3. Optimizing pension withdrawals to avoid excessive tax burdens. 4. Exploring avenues to contest rent increases.…

Tuesday 16 July 2024 8:16 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email B&M has reported strong first-quarter results, maintaining its post-pandemic momentum. Revenues at the discount retailer, which also owns Heron Foods, increased by 2.4% to £1.3bn in the first quarter. The group is on track to open 45 new stores this year, with all stores opened since 2023 performing “ahead of expectations.” B&M opened 19 new stores in the first quarter, including two in France, and plans to open 11 more in the country. Like-for-like sales dropped by 3.5% over…