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A retired engineer is set to become an accidental beekeeper after deciding to keep a thousands-strong swarm that appeared in his garden.Dave Freiter and his neighbours were left gobsmacked when the colony turned up outside his home in Bower Street, Maidstone, and settled on his waste bin. The 62-year-old called in help from the volunteers at Mid Kent Beekeepers, and within a few hours they had the swarm under control. They are now assisting Mr Freiter with finding a hive they can call home.“We couldn’t see the other side of the road,” Mr Freiter said of the density of the…

Details regarding closure timings, diversions, and affected tunnels are provided below. There will be a full closure of the QEII bridge from 10pm to 5am on Saturday night. The Northbound East Tunnel will be closed from 10pm until 5am on Sunday night. The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Friday, May 17 – Saturday, May 18 A282 Northbound A282 northbound Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 11pm – 5.30am…

David Jefferys, who is also Chairman of Bromley’s Health and Wellbeing Board, was appointed Mayor on May 15. He has 40 years of residency in Bromley and his various roles in medicine and science. The newly instated Mayor has also announced his chosen charities for the year, namely Alzheimer’s Research UK, Bromley Youth Music Trust, and Welcare in Bromley. Raising funds for these organisations will be a key activity throughout his term. Conservative Councillor Jefferys also represents Bromley Common and Holwood ward. Councillor Jefferys said: “It is an honour to be elected as Mayor of Bromley and to take the…

The family of Leah Daley say they will be “forever grateful” to all who joined the search after she went missing.An extensive hunt for the 24-year-old was launched after she disappeared on Sunday, May 5, having last been seen at The Warren on the coast between Folkestone and Dover.Leah Daley, 24, went missing from Folkestone. A body was discovered at The Warren on May 17, 2024The search was brought to a close yesterday following the discovery of a body in undergrowth at the coastal beauty spot, which Kent Police confirmed shortly after 3pm.A vigil for Leah was held in Folkestone…

Officers arrived shortly before 5.20am on May 17 and the incident led to a temporary hold up of traffic, with the A282 QEII Bridge southbound at brought to a standstill. Gravesend RNLI Lifeboats were also called to the incident at 5.30am. Essex Police have today confirmed that the man was later found dead. His family have been informed. The police thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the emergency response. A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We can now confirm that, sadly, a man has died following an incident on the Dartford Crossing. “Officers were called to concerns…

Saturday 18 May 2024 12:50 pm The napkin that played a pivotal role in securing footballer Lionel Messi’s move to Barcelona over 20 years ago has fetched a staggering £762,000 in an online auction held by Bonhams. Described as a “standard Spanish waxy napkin” by Bonhams, the document contained a commitment from the young Argentine player to join the club for an agreed fee. Ian Ehling, head of fine books and manuscripts at Bonhams New York, expressed delight at the sale, calling it “wonderful” and noting the global attention it garnered. He remarked, “What a wonderful result for one of…

A man was also struck by a ball-bearing during the incident Source link

Location : The A64 eastbound between the A169 and the junction with the A1039 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 May 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

PC Perry Lathwood grabbed Jocelyn Agyemang by the arm and handcuffed in an incident which she said left her feeling “violated” as she tried to take the bus. Lathwood, of Norman’s Bay near Bexhill, was found guilty of assault as a judge ruled he had no grounds to use the level of force he did. At Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Deputy Senior District Judge Tan Ikram ruled it was “not necessary” for Lathwood to “grab the woman’s arm, arrest her and handcuff her”. He continued: “She was difficult… but there were not reasonable grounds to suggest arrest was necessary. “The officer…

Emergency services were alerted of the incident yesterday around 5.20pm at Stamperland Crescent at Clarkston Toll Roundabout. An 86-year-old man was struck by a Mercedes GLE and rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where his condition is critical. The driver, 54, was uninjured. Cops closed the road for hours for the investigation, but it has now reopened. Detectives are asking anyone with information to get in touch. READ NEXT: Multiple roads shut by police following serious collision near Glasgow Seargeant Scott Gourlay said: “I would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area, who has not yet spoken to police,…