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Location : The A45 westbound between the A508 Northampton and the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 18 July 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

A man is alleged to have indecently exposed himself in a church cemetery in Swanley in front of two women. Source link

The alert will start tomorrow (Thursday) at 5pm and will end at 11pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Minor impacts are expected across the health and social care sector, including increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable populations, a higher risk of mortality among vulnerable individuals, and an increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm. The alert has been issued as London is about to experience a mini heatwave over the next couple of days, with temperatures eventually reaching 32C on Friday (July 19), making it the hottest day of the year. On the same day, temperatures in…

A replica of an historic Spanish galleon which has traversed the globe will dock in Kent.Designed on ships which sailed between the 16th and 19th centuries, the 48m long Galeón Andalucía will moor at Ramsgate Harbour’s Commercial Quay.The Galeon Andalucia will be open to the public as it docks for a week at Ramsgate harbour. Picture: Fundación Nao VictoriaThe ships navigated the Atlantic Ocean to establish trade between Spain, America and the Philippines.Now a floating museum, guests will have the chance to explore Andalucia’s five decks between 10am to 8pm from 25 to 28 July.The boat, which was built in…

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…