Author: Benjamin

Andrew Tham, 28, sadly lost his life following a collision involving a Kawasaki motorcycle and a Hyundai Tucson car on Thursday, May 30.  The incident occurred around 6.50pm on the B8039, near to Lenziemill Road. Andrew was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he died on Sunday.  Sergeant Gemma Blackadder from the Road Policing Unit at Motherwell said: “Our thoughts are very much with Andrew’s family and friends at what is a very difficult time for them. “Enquiries into the full circumstances of this crash continue. If you believe you have information that will assist our enquiries or if you have any…

A video of the incident had been circulating on social media Source link

M25 Junction 2, at the Darenth Interchange, will be affected in both directions, with the closure of entry and exit slip roads, and link roads. Drivers are urged to plan journeys in advance and to follow the designated diversion routes. Regular updates and real-time traffic information can be found on the Traffic England website. Saturday, June 1 The roundabout’s Western Quadrant carriageway at Junction 2 will face closure in both directions, from 10pm on June 1 until 6am the next day. Both, clockwise and anti-clockwise slip roads and link roads will also face closures from 10pm until 6am. In the…

The weekly open air concerts in Tunbridge Wells used to be called Jazz at The Pantiles but were renamed Live at The Pantiles as jazz is not always performed Source link

The Conservative contender for Keir Starmer’s London constituency has been named, and she is a prominent lawyer. Mehreen Malik, head of pro bono at City law firm Mayer Brown, has been chosen as the Conservative candidate for Holborn and St Pancras, which is currently held by the Labour leader. Malik, who specializes in pro bono work, joined Mayer Brown’s London office nearly four years ago. She has led the firm’s pro bono practice in Europe since July 2021. Before her tenure at Mayer Brown, she served as a senior associate at Clifford Chance, focusing on global capital markets for a…

Location : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23 and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 4 June 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

New York-inspired 63rd+1st will shut the doors of its Bothwell Street venue after a drop in footfall. The bar opened in September 2021 and it was a project by TGI Fridays owner Hostmore, who said its sales have waned this year. READ MORE: The story of New York-inspired restaurant 63rd + 1st This closure in Glasgow follows three other venues in Cobham, Harrogate and Edinburgh being shut down. The brand was launched in 2021 and took inspiration from TGI Fridays with a New York-influenced food and cocktails menu. Hostmore, which has 85 TGI Fridays venues in the UK, said getting rid of the brand would boost its earnings…

Shania, 14, is missing from her home.  She was last seen on Friday, May 31, in Shortlands.  Shania was last seen wearing a green jumper, grey leggings, black coat and carrying a Sainsburys bag.  Police say she has links to Lewisham and Brixton.  If you have seen Shania, call police on 999 quoting the reference 7386/01JUN24.   | #MISSING |Have you seen Shania, 14 years old, last seen on 31st May 2024 in #Shortlands #BromleyLast seen wearing green jumper, grey leggings, black coat and Sainsburys bag. Has links to #Lewisham and #BrixtonIf seen, please call 999 and quote 7386/01JUN24 pic.twitter.com/IpgPU92j5C…

In one town in Kent, the number of children killed or injured as pedestrians has risen by a staggering 175 per cent Source link

Location : The A259 eastbound between the A269 Bexhill West and the junction with the A269 Bexhill East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 4 June 2024. Source link