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Location : The M1 northbound between junctions J11A and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. Source link

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) responded to an incident at approximately 1:45 pm on Wednesday, August 14. They were alerted to a report of an individual who had fallen down an embankment near the National Cycle Route 75 at Elderslie. In response, three fire trucks and a rope rescue team were dispatched to the location. The fire crews successfully rescued the person, who was then handed over to the Scottish Ambulance Service. An SFRS spokesperson stated, “We were notified at 1:44 pm on Wednesday, August 14, about a person who had fallen down an embankment near National Cycle…

A CCTV image of a woman has been released by police as part of an investigation into shoplifting.Officers are seeking help after a spate of thefts at the Sainsbury’s in Wrotham Road, Sevenoaks.Officers would like to speak to this woman in connection with a spate of suspected thefts from the Sainsbury’s in Sevenoaks. Picture: Kent PoliceTwo people are alleged to have entered the store on Saturday, June 29 at 4pm filled baskets with items and left without paying.It is reported they targeted the shop multiple times leading up to the theft.Police have now released an image of a woman they…

As he takes over as the new chair of the fundraising think tank Rogare, Damian Chapman emphasises the need for equitable pathways into the fundraising profession. Twin brothers John and Lewis knew exactly what they wanted to do as adults. John aspired to be a doctor, while Louis dreamed of becoming a fundraiser. John’s path to becoming a doctor was clear: an undergraduate degree in medicine (six years), followed by postgraduate foundation training (two years), and higher specialist training in one of 60 different specialisms (three years). His journey included close supervision, practical application, and regular testing to demonstrate competence. John was…

BHASVIC, a sixth-form college in Hove, has announced its A-level results for this year, showcasing impressive achievements by its students. The college, located on Dyke Road, reported a 99% pass rate, with 70% of students earning A*- B grades. BTEC students also excelled, with a 100% pass rate and over 75% achieving a distinction or distinction*. According to the college, the “vast majority” of students secured a spot at their first-choice university. Notably, 42 students will be heading to Oxford or Cambridge University in September, reinforcing BHASVIC’s status as a top ten global Oxbridge feeder. Additionally, BHASVIC revealed that 36…

Location : The M66 northbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:00 and 10:15 on 15 August 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 15 August 2024. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed. Source link

Thursday 15 August 2024 6:00 am  |  Updated: Wednesday 14 August 2024 10:40 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Mark Kleinman: Sky News’ City Editor, delves into the Hargreaves Lansdown takeover, The Daily Telegraph auction, and London’s capital markets efforts Hargreaves Lansdown Deal Presents Dilemma for Retail Investors What would Hargreaves Lansdown think of its own takeover deal? If the retail investment platform could voice its opinion, it might not be thrilled with the price at which it is being acquired by a group of private investors. At £11.40 per share, the…

Specialist officers and a police helicopter were dispatched to Glasgow’s West End on Wednesday afternoon (August 14) as part of an ongoing operation. Police initially responded to Kelso Street around 2 p.m. and later moved to Hawick Street in Knightswood and Glasgow Road in Clydebank around 5 p.m. Images captured by the Glasgow Times show multiple armed police officers and units blocking off Hawick Street shortly before 5 p.m. In dramatic scenes, armed officers, alongside plain-clothed personnel, were seen at a property on the street. An armed officer was observed on a first-floor balcony, while others were positioned on the…

The debate arises amid growing concerns about the state of Belfast’s nighttime economy.Source link

She raised concerns about the lifeguard tower on Hove beach being unmanned despite the recent hot weather. “Why are there no lifeguards on Hove Lawns beach?” she questioned in an online residents association group. “At the height of the school holidays, on a very hot day, the beach was packed. “What value do we place on a child’s or person’s life, Brighton and Hove City Council?” The council lifeguard tower is supposed to be staffed from the start of the season on May 25. According to the council’s website, “Lifeguards patrol the city’s beaches from the end of May until…