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Four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters from Bromley, Lee Green and Lewisham stations were deployed to a house on Pontefract Road on June 6. The fire destroyed the ground floor and extensively damaged the first floor. A woman had fled the house prior to the brigade’s arrival. The brigade was called around 12.25pm and controlled the situation by 1.48pm. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Station Commander Daniel Capon, who was at the scene, said: “Crews did a great job in challenging conditions to tackle this house fire and then were able to focus on Sage, the…

The Reform Party has endorsed Ian Gribbin, their candidate for Bexhill and Battle, despite controversial comments he made in 2022. Gribbin suggested the UK should have “accepted Hitler’s offer of neutrality,” criticized Winston Churchill as “abysmal,” and praised Russian president Vladimir Putin for his perceived maturity. He claimed Putin “understands the bonds that create more stable societies” and called Western hypocrisy “preposterous.” Gribbin also commented that women should be “deprived of health care” until male and female life expectancies are equal, labeled women the “sponging gender,” and asserted that they “only take from society.” Additionally, he described female soldiers as…

The St Vincent Street chain of the popular steakhouse reopened its doors to guests on Friday, June 7, following a refreshing refurbishment. Now boasting a warm, modern and more sophisticated look, bosses hope the revamp has enhanced the restaurant atmosphere.  Guests can enjoy the same steaks they love in new surroundings as the updated Miller & Carter Glasgow seats 180 people in the restaurant, with an additional bar area seating 12 guests. General manager Bob McQuarrie said: “The team and I are incredibly proud of the new look, and we’re thrilled to welcome everyone to experience the refreshed Miller & Carter Glasgow.…

A tragic incident has occurred involving a teenage boy in a motorbike accident. Late last night (June 9), a police officer discovered a bike that had been in a collision on Main Road, Biggin Hill. Emergency services provided first aid to two teenage boys at the scene before paramedics arrived. Regrettably, the 17-year-old involved in the crash was pronounced deceased. His family has been notified and is receiving support from specialized officers. The second boy was transported to the hospital; fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening. However, he has been detained in connection with the ongoing investigation and is being…

Overnight temperatures will sink into the low single digits this week, with even a chance for some morning frost Source link

Location : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A1068 and the A1167 south of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 10 June 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Witnesses to the incident are urged to come forward Source link

The national men’s team shared on X that they are traveling to Germany for the Euro 2024 championship. In the group stages, they will compete against Germany, Switzerland, and Hungary. READ NEXT: Scotland squad stars spotted at Glasgow cafe before Euros The Tartan Army expressed their support for Steve Clark’s team. One fan said, “Go on boys.” Another added, “Good luck to Andy and the boys. We’ll be cheering you on.” A third commented, “You carry the hopes of a nation with you! (No pressure). All the very best of luck and let’s hope you can create history.” “We’re off…

Since August last year there has been sporadic trouble among groups of youths Source link

On Wednesday, May 29, and Friday, May 31, a joint operation involving police, cadets, and council personnel was conducted on Dartford High Street. The purpose was to inform the public about the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) and address the issue of illegal e-scooter usage in the area. The PSPO has been active in the town center since 2017, initially aimed at curbing anti-social behavior. In February of this year, amendments were made to include a specific ban on riding e-scooters in the main pedestrian zones of the town center. Enforcement of this order falls under the jurisdiction of both…