Author: Benjamin

Thames Water will be carrying out essential repair and maintenance works on several roads in Bromley, with no specified completion date. The order has a maximum duration of 18 months and will start after the commencement date. The affected Bromley roads are: 1. Avondale Road, Bromley 2. Cudham Lane North, Cudham 3. Cudham Lane South, Cudham 4. Foxbury Road, Bromley 5. Friar Road, St Mary Cray 6. Goddington Lane, Orpington 7. Kent House Lane, Beckenham 8. Ravensbourne Avenue, Bromley 9. Southill Road, Chislehurst 10. Widmore Lodge Road, Bickley During the works, driving or parking on these streets or nearby streets…

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Labour has decided against imposing a windfall tax on bank profits if it wins the general election on 4 July, as reported by Bloomberg News. This decision is part of an effort to gain support from the City of London, with the party also ruling out raising the surcharge on bank profits or introducing a financial transaction tax. A spokesman for shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed there are “no plans” for additional taxes on banks. Influential lobby groups like TheCityUK have strongly opposed a windfall tax, arguing it would make Britain less competitive by deterring businesses and investors. Last year,…

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Sussex Police responded to an incident at a residence on Lavender Street, Brighton, around 7.30pm on Monday, May 27th. Wiltshire House was surrounded by multiple police vehicles. Despite medical efforts, a 70-year-old Brighton resident was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another 70-year-old woman from Brighton has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder. Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell stated, “This appears to be an isolated incident involving individuals acquainted with each other and does not pose a risk to the general public. A visible police presence will be maintained in the area during the investigation.” Anyone with information or…

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Sonica 2024 kicks off on September 19 for an 11-day extravaganza, spanning multiple venues across the city and featuring talent from Scotland and international acts from Australia, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. The opening act will be Alessandro Cortini, renowned for his role in Nine Inch Nails, presenting the Scottish debut of his Nati Infiniti project. The festival also boasts the RSNO’s rendition of John Luther Adams’s Become Ocean, accompanied by stunning visuals from coder Alba G Corral, in a pay-what-you-can concert at the Burrell Collection. Unique performances include Myanmar’s Heft, Dutch duo No Plexus, Quebec artists from MUTEK Festival, and a…

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A pricing blunder has seen the cost of a fast food sandwich potentially cost hungry diners more than £1,000.American giants Subway is currently charging the astronomical figure for the new Hunter’s Chicken signature sub at one of its Kent stores via the Just Eat delivery app.The Subway sandwich is costing customers more than £1,200 for customers using Just EatIt is affecting customers wishing to buy the sandwich from the chain’s Herne Bay branch in William Street.Other footlong products in the company’s new ‘signature series’ cost £12.19 while at other stores in Kent the item is priced at £11.99.The gaffe points…

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