Author: Benjamin

Wednesday 28 August 2024 6:55 am  |  Updated:  Tuesday 27 August 2024 7:05 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Newcastle United’s Saudi Arabian owners have rejected the club’s proposal to host rugby league’s Magic Weekend at St James’ Park but have hinted at the possibility of reconsidering for next year. The Rugby Football League (RFL) is keen to return to Newcastle, which has hosted Magic Weekend seven times since 2015, following this month’s less well-received event in Leeds. The Saudi leadership at Newcastle expressed concerns about potential damage to the pitch,…

Traffic Scotland reports that the eastbound carriageway of the M8 at Junction 12 (Cumbernauld Road Interchange) is currently closed following a collision earlier. Motorists are being redirected through the off and on-slips. Drivers are advised to expect slow-moving traffic in the area. Update: As of 18:39, the eastbound M8 remains closed due to the accident. Traffic is being diverted, and congestion is reported in the vicinity. We have reached out to Police Scotland for more information on any potential injuries. Source link

These include closure of the West tunnel tonight (August 27), Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and East tunnel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, with diversions in place via National Highways roads. 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. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Tuesday, August 27 – Wednesday, August 28 Dartford Crossing West Tunnel…

Callum Flynn, 29, of Belgravia Gardens, was involved in the Enough is Enough demonstration near Downing Street on July 31.  Other demonstrators threw metal barriers, missiles and assaulted police officers but Flynn’s role was to kick at a metal barrier, try to push through the police cordon and chant at officers.  At Inner London Crown Court on Tuesday (August 27) Flynn insisted he is not a racist and has no affiliation with the far-right. He said he was there to protest the UK border policy and got carried away.  Deciding to jail Flynn, Judge Benedict Kelleher said: “The court cannot…

Photos from this weekend show a motorhome parked on Regency Square in Brighton, right in front of the i360. The vehicle arrived on Saturday and has since departed. A table and chairs were also seen set up in front of the motorhome. Earlier, a motorhome parked on the grass from August 10 to August 13, with an awning and deck chairs laid out on the green. One resident noted at the time, “Legally parked vehicles now surround the square, completely boxing in the motorhome on all sides.” Another resident described the actions of those who parked on the grass as…

Tuesday 27 August 2024 8:50 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Go Ape’s Financial Performance Declines After Post-Pandemic Boom Go Ape’s financial results reflect a downturn following the surge in demand experienced as the UK emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns. The adventure group, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, reported a revenue drop of eight percent in 2023, totaling £27.5 million. This decline follows a 27 percent revenue decrease in 2022. The company’s visitor numbers also fell by eight percent to 1.2 million, a drop attributed to the exceptionally high demand…

On Tuesday, the exciting news broke that Noel and Liam Gallagher are reuniting Oasis for a tour in 2025, marking their first performance together since 2009 and stirring up a wave of nostalgia for fans. In celebration, the team at Braehead unearthed an old concert ticket from Oasis’s November 14, 2002, show at Braehead Arena. Priced at £28.50, this ticket was for the band’s Heathen Chemistry tour. The setlist from that night, as noted by Concert Archives, featured hits like “Go Let It Out,” “Columbia,” “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” and “Live Forever.” Although Oasis won’t be returning to Braehead or Glasgow,…

Liam Gallagher took the main stage by storm, celebrating 30 years since Oasis’s debut album Definitely Maybe. As he wrapped up his set, the date “August 27” appeared on the big screen in the iconic Oasis logo style, along with the time “8am,” sparking anticipation of a reunion announcement. Fans are eagerly expecting Liam’s brother Noel to rejoin him for a series of live shows. Returning to Reading Festival for the first time since the early 2000s, I was thrilled to find that the magic of the festival remains as strong as ever. My attachment to Reading runs deep, having…

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, a fire broke near Denton Road, engulfing a section of heathland and undergrowth. The Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene, where four fire engines were dispatched to tackle the blaze. Firefighters used hose reel jets, beaters, and specialized wildfire equipment to bring the flames under control. The incident, which began at 4.34pm, was successfully contained by 5.48pm, preventing the fire from spreading further. No injuries were reported. The area was thoroughly dampened down to ensure no lingering hotspots remained. Currently, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Source link

La Fontaine Academy, based in Nightingale Lane, Bickley, was last inspected on June 26 and 27. The report was then published on July 24. Inspectors found the school to be a “friendly and supportive place to learn” where both pupils and staff are proud to be. Core values at La Fontaine Academy were found to be positivity, passion and aspiration. Pupils showed Ofsted that they are “enthusiastic” about their learning. Teachers proved to inspectors that they are “skilled” and use “consistent approaches” to help kids learn. There are high expectations in place at this school for pupils in all areas…