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M25 Traffic Comes to a Halt Due to Vehicle Fire Source link

Location : The A34 southbound between the A4183 south of Kennington and the junction with the A415 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 20 May 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Monday 20 May 2024 9:24 am Oliver Harrison’s standout performance for FTI was pivotal in securing a 3-0 victory for the City’s PRs in their annual face-off against journalists, a result that many observers felt flattered the spinners. The game was evenly matched until the final 20 minutes when two goals from Kwaku Aning and a third from Tom Bermingham clinched the win for the flacks. This hard-fought match, held at AFC Wimbledon’s Plough Lane, may not have always reflected the prestigious setting. The ‘Hacks vs Flacks’ charity match, now in its twentieth year, raised over £9,000 for the AFC…

Lane Closed Near Aylesford Due to Accident on M20 Source link

Residents of four properties near Hove’s Paris House pub on Western Road have raised concerns with the Brighton and Hove City Council regarding noise levels from the venue. The council’s licensing panel, comprising three councillors, conducted an eight-hour hearing on Friday, May 10, to assess the situation. During the hearing, the panel, consisting of David McGregor, Paul Nann, and Tobias Sheard, listened to testimonies from neighbors, a sound expert, the pub’s owners, and performing musicians. Residents, some of whom have lived nearby for several decades, expressed grievances about disrupted sleep due to late-night loud music and the ability to hear…

The top baby names vary by town in Kent Source link

More than 1,000 cases of measles have been officially recorded in England this year. Source link

Glasgow’s City Council leader took to social media to express gratitude to cleanup crews following the recent Celtic celebrations. Approximately 25,000 fans gathered in Trongate to commemorate the club’s Scottish Premiership victory, resulting in scenes of fans climbing traffic lights and structures, setting off flares, and leaving litter strewn across the streets. Susan Aitken, in a post on social media, thanked the Glasgow City Council cleansing teams for their efforts in cleaning up after the celebrations. However, she also expressed disappointment at the behavior of some fans, stating that it is disheartening and unacceptable that a significant number of adults…

Police were called to concerns for someone on the QEII bridge just before 5.20am today (Friday May 17). Traffic was held while police officers dealt with the scene. RNLI lifeboats from Gravesend were sent to the incident by HM Coastguard at 5.30am. The bridge has since been opened but long delays remain in the area. Further updates will be released as and when police receive them. Samaritans is available for help 24 hours a day on 116 123. A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “The bridge is now fully open. Thank you for your patience and understanding. “We are currently…

Tim Webb snaps photos of a toy coach next to each pothole in Bromley before uploading them to social media. The 66-year-old is hoping to spark the local council into action – saying behind the humour lies a serious issue. Mr Webb said: “I’m taking photos of toy people on a toy coach as they take a tour of the greatest hits, essentially. “The pothole tourism industry is taking off.” Mr Webb started his campaigning in January 2023 after becoming fed up with a pothole near his home in Orpington. He reported the issue to the council – but they simply placed…