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Ballot boxes began arriving shortly after polls closed at 10 pm, and all boxes from the city’s six constituencies were in the hall by 11:30 pm. As the nationwide exit poll results came in and votes were being counted, it became evident that Labour was experiencing success. SNP candidates, many of whom had been MPs for nearly a decade, looked concerned as their agents and campaigners analyzed samples of the ballots. Across the UK, early results showed increasing confidence among Labour supporters. Sunderland Central was the first to declare, with Labour comfortably holding the seat. In Glasgow, the Greens were…

Today, The Acorn in Burgess Hill town center is closing its doors, slated to be taken over by the neighboring Premier Inn. Whitbread, the parent company of Premier Inn and Beefeater restaurant, cited declining customer numbers and reduced sales as reasons for the site’s transformation into a hotel restaurant. A spokesperson for Beefeater and Premier Inn explained that the repurposed space will be used to expand hotel room offerings. In a communication to patrons, the company stated, “We’re announcing changes to some of our restaurants, including The Acorn, Beefeater in Burgess Hill, which will transition into a Premier Inn restaurant…

Replacement buses will be available on most routes, with amended services to and from Victoria Station on Sunday (July 7). Southeastern has warned that replacement buses may be busier than usual, and customers should allow extra time for journeys. Below are the details regarding the buses which will be replacing trains from Friday to Sunday: Buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea from Saturday June 29 to Saturday July 6 Routes affected: Southeastern between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea Major engineering work is taking place to the Kingsferry Bridge near Swale, closing the line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea. Accessible buses will replace trains…

Thursday 04 July 2024 2:43 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email “Wealth Managers Face Client Exodus Due to Inadequate Complaint Handling A recent study by Simplify Consulting has uncovered that wealth managers are losing a significant portion of their client base—approximately one-fifth—due to shortcomings in their complaint procedures. A staggering 25% of customers who lodged complaints reported dissatisfaction with the resolution process. Despite the introduction of the UK’s Consumer Duty last year to address such issues, its implementation seems to have inadvertently escalated the pressure on firms by increasing the…

“Changes in Glasgow School Menus to Feature More Beans In an effort to promote healthier and environmentally friendly diets, Glasgow schools are set to revamp their meal options. Starting in August for secondary schools and April next year for primaries, the council aims to incorporate more beans and pulses into student meals. This initiative, part of a city-wide campaign, highlights beans as a sustainable protein source and an alternative to meat. Christina Cannon, Glasgow City Council’s education convenor, announced the collaboration with Food for Life Scotland to introduce bean-focused menus. The goal is to introduce straightforward recipes that will debut…

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These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Source link

A crash on the A23 London Road Northbound has closed a lane and is causing delays. Source link [Featured] [Just In]

Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J26 and J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 4 July 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

This marks the first general election since the 2019 edition, which saw the Conservatives secure victory and Boris Johnson become Prime Minister. As polling stations remain open from 7am to 10pm, the latest exit polls will be unveiled at 10pm, with final results confirmation expected in the early morning hours. To keep the public informed, broadcasters are gearing up for overnight election specials. Here’s what you need to know about the general election TV guide: BBC Coverage: BBC’s Election 2024 coverage begins at 9.55pm and continues until 6am, followed by Election 2024: The Results airing until 1pm. Laura Kuenssberg and…