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A new fence has been erected around the Grade II listed Madeira Lift after a survey found the shaft needed major structural repairs costing more than half a million pounds. The lift and arches along Madeira Drive underneath have been earmarked for renovation for a number of years and Brighton and Hove City Council is making progress for this to become a reality. A sign outside the lift (Image: Andy Gardner) Contractors have been bidding to work on the project for the last three months and the consultation closes in three weeks. The Argus has been told an announcement will…

Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like Max and Sensations. Several popular crisp flavours have been axed by Walkers in recent months. In November, the crisp giant revealed it had stopped making Salt and Vinegar Quavers, while in October fans discovered the popular Worcester sauce flavour had been discontinued. Then in December, Walkers confirmed they had also stopped making Max Strong Hotsauce Blaze flavoured crisps and Max Wasabi Peanuts. Two classics, which one has your heart? pic.twitter.com/1IVV4zVZfp — Walkers Crisps (@walkers_crisps) May 9, 2024 Marmite flavoured crisps were also discontinued from the Walkers range earlier this year, before returning to stores across…

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The A2 in Dartford is closed Source link

TfL buses align with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy aiming for 80 per cent of journeys via foot, bike, or public transport by 2041. There is currently a bus fleet of around 9,300 buses which follow across 675 different routes. The latest timetable changes are in place to help “match demand, deliver value for money and allow TfL to invest in outer London”. The following timetable changes will take place from Saturday, May 11: A temporary timetable will be introduced on route 16 which will widen the frequency of the service to a bus every 11 minutes during the daytime on…

Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J31 and J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 10 May 2024. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 1 and a half hours against expected traffic. Source link

Despite some businesses closing down in Sevenoaks, locals and visitors say the high street still has plenty to offer Source link

Workers in Kent are underqualified, underskilled and underproductive compared to the rest of the country, according to a new report.Research has shown only 41% of the county’s 1.8m residents have a level four qualification or above, compared to the national average of 45%.Kent’s workforce is under-performing compared to the rest of the country. Photo: Stock/ iStockKent’s workforce is 6% less productive than counterparts elsewhere in England, leading to a slump in income levels.A document to be studied by Kent County Council’s (KCC) Growth, Economic Development and Communities committee next week (May 14) outlines opportunities to ease those trends, such as…

Location : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6 and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 10 May 2024. Source link

British Transport Police attended shortly after 11am yesterday (May 7) alongside paramedics and the fire brigade. A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital. Her injuries have been described as minor and are not life changing or threatening. BTP added that the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson for British Transport Police: “British Transport Police received a report shortly after 11am yesterday (7 May) to a casualty on the tracks near Dartford station. “Paramedics and Fire also attended a woman in her sixties was taken to hospital with minor injuries that are not thought to be…