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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…

A woman accused of murdering her husband after human remains were found at their home is to undergo a psychiatric assessment before her trial.Maureen Rickards, 50, was arrested by police investigating the disappearance of Jeremy Rickards, who had not been seen by his family for weeks.Maureen Rickards has been charged with murdering her husband, Jeremy Rickards. Picture: LinkedinThe search for the 65-year-old came to a tragic end on July 11 after human remains were found at a terraced house in St Martin’s Road, Canterbury, where the couple lived.His wife was later charged with murder and is currently being held on…

Location : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J30 and J29 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 16 August 2024. Cause : Broken down vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Jill Coles’ dad Ronald King had already been suffering from blood cancer, but things took a turn for the worse when he suffered a nasty fall. Ronald first went to A&E on April 4, 2024, and went to Darent Valley Hospital with what they would later discover was a fractured back. However, Jill claims that after his first visit he was turned away without the problem being found. Ronald then went in and out of hospital with other health issues, such as coughing up blood, and eventually staff discovered his fractured back. Jill said: “Despite him having a fractured back he…

Around 80 firefighters and 12 fire engines tackled the blaze in St Marks Square at just after 9.50am today (August 15). Part of a three roomed flat on the tenth floor and half of a three roomed flat on the eleventh floor were damaged by the blaze. Two people were treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service crews and taken to hospital. Their conditions are unknown. The brigade has urged residents to avoid the area as significant congestion remains in Westmoreland Road. Station Commander Gary Melia, who attended the scene, said: “Firefighters worked hard to bring this fire under…

Lidl has announced that its new store at Worthing’s Downlands Retail Park will officially open on August 29. The grand opening will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 am, attended by the Mayor of Worthing, Councillor Ibsha Choudhury. The new store will feature Lidl’s signature bakery, the Middle of Lidl section, and customer toilets with baby changing facilities. Parking will be available for both cars and bicycles. The store is designed to be energy-efficient, generating nearly half of its energy needs through air-source heat pumps and solar panels on the entrance canopy. This new location marks Lidl’s second store…

Location : The M1 northbound between junctions J11A and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. Source link