Author: Benjamin

The local council has set a minimum size threshold for potholes that warrant repair, as revealed by a recent analysis conducted by the RAC and Channel 4’s Dispatches. Most councils, 54 in total, require potholes to be at least 4cm (1.6 inches) deep before taking action. However, several councils, including South Lanarkshire, Warwickshire, Torbay, Thurrock, Nottingham, and Torfaen, have a minimum depth requirement of 5cm (2 inches) for potholes to be considered for repair. Thirteen councils, such as Buckinghamshire, Stockport, and Devon, specify that only potholes at least 30cm (11.8 inches) wide and 4cm (1.6 inches) deep will be addressed.…

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Holdups could span between 10 and 30 minutes, posing moderate delays, especially for three major routes. National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in its schedule. Here is the full list of closures in Dartford over the next two weeks: • A2, from 8pm May 22 to 6am May 23, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A2 westbound, Pepperhill to Darenth, slip road and lane closure for maintenance works. • A282, from 10pm May 22 to 5am May 23, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A282 northbound, junction 2 to junction 1A,…

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Location : The A36 southbound between the A338 and the junction with the A27 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:15 and 05:30 on 23 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:15 and 05:30 on 23 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

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Coinciding with the UK’s biggest flower event in Chelsea London, Deliveroo has announced a special giveaway to celebrate its growing selection of florist partners across the UK, with 140 local florists now delivering flowers to doorsteps. Customers with names such as Rose, Lily, Poppy, Basil, Violet, Jasmine, Flora, Holly, Lavender, Willow, and many more are up for a chance of winning a bouquet of flowers worth up to £50. Below is a list of the south London florists taking part in the giveaway: The Cullen Collection Ltd East Dulwich Flower Co – East Dulwich Atelier Emmanuel – Lavender Hill Camiko…

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to call a general election.He is due to make an announcement outside Downing Street at 5pm – revealing that voters will head to the polls on July 4.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to call a General Election. Picture: Aaron Chown/PAMr Sunak, who has been PM since October 22 2022, when he replaced Liz Truss, will then travel to Buckingham Palace to ask the King to dissolve parliament.Speaking at PMQs this lunchtime, the PM repeated his insistence an election would take place in the second half of the year amid mounting speculation he could…

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