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The Student Living Index from Ulster Bank captures a snapshot of what it’s like to be a student at university in 2024 Source link

Police were called to a disturbance at a property on Henderson Drive at approximately 6.50am on Saturday, August 17. Officers responded alongside paramedics from the South East Coast Ambulance Service. Upon arrival, they found a woman with injuries consistent with a stabbing. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, a man in his 20s who is believed to have been known to the victim, was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Police have since launched a murder investigation, and detectives remain at the scene conducting extensive inquiries. Henderson Drive has been cordoned off between Marsh Street and…

Some of them will spend their entire lives behind bars, others will be out in weeks. Here’s are the names and faces of south London criminals judges have put behind bars in August 2024 so far. Tony Curant and Richard Ray Richard Ray (left) helped Tony Curant (right) escape Bexley after a frenzied attack on his partner (Image: Met Police) Tony Curant murdered the mother of his children by repeatedly stabbing her while their terrified kids hid in the room next door. His friend Richard Ray then picked Curant up and drove him from Bexley to Dartford, stopping for alcohol and…

Police officers are concerned for the welfare of a teenager who has been reported missing.Abigail Oyediran was last seen in the Chapman Avenue area of Maidstone at about 5pm yesterday.Abigail Oyediran has been reported missing. Picture: Kent PoliceThe 13-year-old is about 5ft 6ins, of a medium build, has long, black braided hair and wears glasses.There are concerns for Abigail’s welfare and she is known to have connections in both Maidstone and Stratford, London.Officers are appealing for help to find her.Anyone with information on her whereabouts should call 999, quoting reference 16-1764. Source link

Officers remain on scene, with Henderson Drive closed between the junctions with Marsh Street and Cavell Crescent. Kent Police were first called at 6.50am on Saturday to reports of a disturbance at a property. Officers attended with colleagues from South East Coast Ambulance Service and a woman was pronounced dead at the scene after being found with injuries consistent with a stabbing, police said. A man in his 20s, who was known to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody. Anyone who has any information is urged to call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting reference…

Both The Star and Garter and The Three Hounds Beer Company came close to taking the title of best pub in the borough, but were instead crowned as the runners up. Every year, the majority of CAMRA branches select a pub to be their branch Pub of the Year. Those branches with any eligible clubs can also select a club to be their branch Club of the Year. Winners of the branch awards then progress to be judged in the relevant regional competitions and potentially ultimately for the national awards.  According to CAMRA, The Star and Garter was closed for…

A town centre leisure centre was evacuated and the bomb squad called after reports of a suspicious package which turned out to be a hoax.Officers were called to Tannery Lane in Ashford town centre just before 6pm after a scare at the Civic Centre.Tannery Lane in Ashford was cordoned off by policePolice attended and assisted in evacuating nearby buildings while a precautionary cordon was put in place.“An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from the Ministry of Defence also attended and the package was not found to be harmful,” a spokesperson for the force said.“The cordon has since been lifted.”A spokesperson…

These include closures of the West and East Tunnels, as well as the closure of the fast link to the A2 carriageway tonight (Friday), 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. Friday, August 16 – Saturday, August 17 A282-Southbound A2 both directions…

Gillingham has dismissed rumors of a loan move for a Premier League midfielder and denied making a bid for a forward. Managing director Joe Comper took to X to clarify that both claims were false. This comes after reports suggested that Gillingham had made a bid for Barnet’s Idris Kanu and were targeting Newcastle midfielder Jamie Miley for a loan. Comper refuted the claims, stating, “Fake news (at least on Gillingham’s part). Second fake story in two days from this account. No bid from us for Kanu at Barnet either. Just thought I’d clear that up to stop any unnecessary…

Friday 16 August 2024 12:51 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Exploring the Authentic Chicago That Inspired The Bear Ash Hiden delves into why Chicago, America’s Second City, should top your list for a U.S. city break, thanks to the success of the culinary drama The Bear. The Bear is an engrossing series, as compelling as Jeremy Allen White’s Calvin Klein ads, celebrating Chicago’s vibrant but often overlooked food scene. With the third season of this Emmy and Golden Globe-winning show airing, I decided to explore the city known for…