Author: Benjamin

The theft took place on Farnaby Road and occurred at 3.57am on July 2. The footage shows the man, who is dressed all in black but carries a distinct patterned bag pack, open the passenger door of the Land Rover Discovery before popping open the boot. The driveway light switches on as the man moves around. The man is seen to put his hood up to try and hide his face. He then goes on to rummage through bags in the boot before leaving with a duffle bag. The Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made at this stage.…

Location : The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A3047 Camborne West and the A3074 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 16 July 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Martin Lewis has suggested considering the option of canceling booked holidays and hotel reservations to potentially re-book at lower rates. The financial expert advised, “Have you noticed if your hotel or car rental has become cheaper since your booking? If so, and if cancellation is free, it’s worth monitoring the prices. If you find a better deal, rebooking and then canceling your original reservation can be advantageous.” Several financial insights highlighted include: 1. Assessing inheritance tax liabilities. 2. Exploring pension initiation and consolidation strategies. 3. Optimizing pension withdrawals to avoid excessive tax burdens. 4. Exploring avenues to contest rent increases.…

Tuesday 16 July 2024 8:16 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email B&M has reported strong first-quarter results, maintaining its post-pandemic momentum. Revenues at the discount retailer, which also owns Heron Foods, increased by 2.4% to £1.3bn in the first quarter. The group is on track to open 45 new stores this year, with all stores opened since 2023 performing “ahead of expectations.” B&M opened 19 new stores in the first quarter, including two in France, and plans to open 11 more in the country. Like-for-like sales dropped by 3.5% over…

La Banca Italian Restaurant, located on Neilston Road, announced its unexpected closure on social media on Sunday, July 14. The restaurant, which opened on June 18, 2018, was known for its classic Italian dishes. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the owners expressed their sorrow over the closure, thanking customers and staff for their support over the years. The post read: “Unfortunately, with a heavy heart and great sadness, we’re sorry to announce that we will be closing the doors of La Banca Italian Restaurant. We would like to thank everyone for the continued support over the past six years. We…

Police reported that officers recovered “a quantity of stolen goods believed to have been taken from a series of creeper burglaries” during the incident. Source link

Location : The A13 westbound between the A1012 and the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 16 July 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames. The west tunnel will be closed every night from tonight (Monday) until 10am on Sunday morning. Additionally, the east tunnel will be closed on Sunday night from 10pm to 5am. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Monday, July 15 – Tuesday, July 16 A282 Northbound A282 northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 10pm – 5.30am Tunnel closure for maintenance works Diversion via National Highways network Tuesday, July…

Bromley Council is seeking feedback to refine plans for the relocation, which was announced in October 2023. The new location will be the site of the former Topshop store on the High Street. The larger site will not only accommodate the library’s existing resources but also make room for enhancements such as a children’s section and modern study areas. Feedback from residents on various aspects of the library will facilitate the library’s design. Over the past months, Bromley Central Library users and residents have provided “valuable feedback”. The survey will close on July 15. Residents can complete the survey either…

Ben Kilner has crafted a unique amphibious machine that can transform between a road-going bike and a wooden boat. Now, Ben plans to test his pedal-powered invention with a nine-day adventure across Scotland. Having previously paddled down the River Thames in a homemade canoe, the adventurer was inspired to create his new machine after a camping trip left him unable to walk for several days. The 36-year-old from Forest Row, near East Grinstead, explained, “It was deeply upsetting and highlighted how much I rely on my mobility and how much we take it for granted.” Ben, in his pedal-powered canoe…