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Spectators and trainspotters gathered this morning at Bromley South station for a chance to witness a rare sight, a 1950s steam locomotive passing through south east London. The locomotive, the 70000 Britannia, first built in 1951, was the first of 55 locomotives to be built in Crewe by British Railways and has had a long history over its 73 years in service. The 70000 Britannia, first built in 1951, was the first of 55 locomotives to be built in Crewe by British Railways. (Image: Emily Davison) The engine transported passengers from London to Norwich and also famously pulled King George…

Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J24 and J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 6 August 2024. Cause : Broken down vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Construction Completed for New Student Flats on London Road in Brighton The construction of a new block adjacent to Aldi on London Road, Brighton, has now been completed. The area of pavement that had been cordoned off during the construction process has been cleared, and the building is now ready for occupancy. This five-storey building features 156 flats, offering both shared accommodations and studios, with weekly rents starting at £275 for an en-suite room in an eight-bed shared flat. The priciest option is the “premium studio,” costing £385 per week. Tenancies are available for 51 weeks and can be paid…

Tuesday 06 August 2024 6:00 am |  Updated:  Monday 05 August 2024 7:49 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Debbie Kennedy, CEO at Lifesearch, takes the notebook pen to tell us why we should cheer the Consumer Duty Happy birthday to the Consumer Duty! Last week saw the one-year anniversary of Consumer Duty – a relative ‘unknown’ for the average person on the street, but perhaps one of the most important pieces of regulation in financial services in the past few…

On Sunday, August 4, around 3:50 p.m., three vehicles—a white Audi A6, a red Vauxhall Mokka, and a blue BMW 323—were deliberately set on fire in the Glasgow Road area of Clydebank. The suspect, described as wearing a navy blue tracksuit with a hood and a covered face, was seen entering the passenger side of a dark silver car, which then reportedly headed towards Whitecrook. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. Police are treating the incident as deliberate arson, and investigations are ongoing. Detective Constable John Pryde of Clydebank CID stated,…

Location : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 6 August 2024. Source link

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 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. Monday, August 5 – Tuesday, August 6 A282 Northbound A282 Northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel…

The Cockpit, based in Royal Parade, Chislehurst, came second to the Little Green Dragon in Winchmore Hill. As well as being named as the second-best pub in London, it was also awarded best pub in Bromley for the second year running. The Cockpit is the first micropub in Chislehurst and opened its doors back in December 2020, whilst the Covid-19 pandemic was in full swing. It shares its space with a florist, which helps it stand out due to both smelling sweet and looking beautiful. The Cockpit took to Instagram to share the good news, they said: “Thank you CAMRA…

Monday 05 August 2024 10:02 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Legal & General has secured an additional £150m for its UK affordable housing initiative, increasing its total funding to £280m. The majority of this new funding, £120m, comes from the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), which supports the company’s efforts to expand its portfolio of over 8,000 affordable homes. GMPF is the largest local government pension scheme fund in the UK, managing more than 375,000 pensions and paying out over £750m annually. Typically, pension funds have been excluded from…

Eataliano has announced that their owner, Manio, has been laid to rest in his Italian hometown. The Hamilton-based restaurant, which closed in late July to honor his memory, will reopen on Thursday. In a new statement, the restaurant, located on Almada Street, shared, “Following Manio’s passing, the restaurant will reopen on Thursday, August 8, at 11:45 am. Manio was laid to rest in his hometown in Italy on Thursday. We will announce the details of a memorial service for Manio once they are finalized and inform all customers accordingly.” The restaurant expressed gratitude to customers for their kind words, cards,…