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Location : The A30 eastbound between the A391 and the junction with the A38 .Reason : Congestion.Status : Currently Active.Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 12 August 2024.Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.Source link

Monday 12 August 2024 5:08 am |  Updated:  Thursday 01 August 2024 1:50 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email London stands as Europe’s leading fintech hub, drawing more investment than the next 13 European cities combined. Michael Mainelli, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, emphasizes the importance of leveraging this position to stay ahead in the evolving digital landscape. As Mark Twain famously said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” This principle is central to the 695th Lord Mayor’s Smart Economy Networks Initiative, which aims to promote…

Reece Clarke, a native of Airdrie, will perform on August 31 alongside his Royal Ballet colleagues, celebrating his rise to international stardom. The event, held at Airdrie Town Hall, will donate all ticket proceeds to the Guide Dogs charity. Tickets and additional information can be found at https://culturenl.co.uk/reece-clark-homecoming-show/ or by calling 01698 274545. “We’ve been planning this event for a while, and we’re thrilled it’s finally happening,” said Clarke. “Returning to Airdrie with my family to perform in front of our community is something we’ll cherish forever. I’m also eager for my colleagues to experience the warm welcome from the…

Ricky Jones, 57, was filmed addressing a crowd a demonstration in Walthamstow on Wednesday evening (August 7). Jaswant Narwal, chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Ricky Jones, 57, with one count of encouraging violent disorder. “Jones was filmed addressing a crowd in Walthamstow on Wednesday 7 August during which he appeared to make remarks and a gesture to encourage others to act violently towards far-right protestors. “He has been arrested and charged within 48 hours, and will now appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon, 9 August…

Location : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the M3 and the A272 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:30 and 05:45 on 12 August 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 12 August 2024. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. Source link

BILLY ANDERSON, 25, of Blann Close in Eltham, convicted of being the owner/person in charge of a dangerously out of control dog that injured a man. A ginger mastiff was dangerously out of control on Reminder Lane in Greenwich on April 1, 2022. Anderson was given a community order including 80 hours of unpaid work. A contingent destruction order was made for the dog dependent on it being kept under proper control.  A 15-YEAR-OLD from Southwark, admitted possessing a knife and robbing people in Southwark. He was made subject of a youth rehabilitation order including a curfew and electronic tag…

A Post Office counter will close for nearly three months amid a Tesco takeover of a long-serving Co-op.The counter at the Herne Bay branch of Co-op, in Mortimer Street, will shut from the end of this month while renovation works are carried out.The Co-op and Post Office in Mortimer Street, Herne Bay are to close for renovations after the store was taken over by Tesco. Picture: GoogleIt comes as a Tesco Express is set to move into the Co-op store later this year.Post Office bosses say the counter located inside the store will be shutting for refurbishment work on Saturday,…

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. Friday night to Saturday morning will see the west tunnel closed from 10pm to 5.30am, while the east tunnel will be closed on both Saturday and Sunday night. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Friday, August 9 – Saturday, August 10 A282 Northbound A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel…

Every year, the majority of CAMRA branches select a pub to be their branch Pub of the Year. Those branches with any eligible clubs can also select a club to be their branch Club of the Year. Winners of the branch awards then progress to be judged in the relevant regional competitions and potentially ultimately for the national awards.  Despite not winning awards, the three pubs recognised are: The Partridge, Bromley’s High Street The Real Ale Way, West Wickham The Queen’s Head, Downe The Partridge is a Victorian-style, traditional English pub owned by Fuller’s. In a statement on its website,…

People are being urged to avoid an area of Faversham after a fire broke out in the early hours.Ten fire engines, a command support unit, and a height vehicle were all sent to Salters Lane in Faversham after the blaze broke out at 18 minutes after midnight this morning (Saturday).Emergency services have been there throughout the night. Stock photoPeople living in the surrounding area were advised to close windows and doors due to the smoke coming from a residential property.Officers also asked people to avoid the area while emergency services – including Kent Police, KFRS Volunteer Response Team and South…