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In a post on X, National Highways notified drivers that lanes three and four of the A282 towards Dartford Crossing were closed after a crash resulted in one vehicle being overturned. Drivers were warned to expect delays of up to 30 minutes whilst works were underway to recover the vehicle. Lane 3 & 4 (of 4) is closed on the #A282 #DartfordCrossing #QEIIBridge due to a collision involving an overturned vehicle.Recovery are in attendance.Delays of at least 30 minutes on approach, please allow extra journey time.Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/LuGpWfGS7E — National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) June 14, 2024 Both lanes…

A man from Woolwich who assaulted a woman and a Brixton woman who helped to import MDMA were also put behind bars. Here are the names and faces of the men and women who are have been sentenced to prison time this month. Arkadiusz Rachwal  Arkadiusz Rachwal (Image: Met Police) Chef Arkadiusz Rachwal, 39, of Primrose Road in Beckenham, armed himself with bread and steak knives to attack a man then threatened that he would get his friends to kill him after the victim reported the attack to police.  Rachwal fell asleep after an evening of drinking at a friend’s flat in Beckenham…

A man has praised the efforts of a member of the public who stepped in to give “amazing” emergency care after a crash at a busy roundabout.Jonathan Cornish was driving his car in Maidstone when he saw a vehicle had crashed through railings into a tree.The accident was in Sandling Road and Lower Boxley Road in Maidstone this afternoon (June 15)The accident happened at the roundabout at the junction of Sandling Road and Lower Boxley Road in Maidstone this afternoon (June 15).Police attended the incident near Stacey’s Street at around 2.40pm and say a man was taken to hospital.The road,…

Five cars were involved in a crash on the A2 coastbound near Bean shortly before 6pm yesterday (Friday, June 14). No serious injuries were reported. The incident was over at around 8.30pm. A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Looks like a five-car collision on the A2 coastbound near Bean. “No serious injuries are reported on our log. “We were called to the scene shortly before 6pm and were away at around 8.30pm.” Source link

These sunny spots offer cold beers and a chance to chat about whether IPAs are really that great. Imagine a place where the biggest worry is running out of snacks, and where you can make friends while sipping on your favourite beverage. So, this National Beer Day, grab a seat in a pub garden in south east London, enjoy the chilled-out vibes, and raise a glass to good company and great beer. We’ve created a list of south east London’s top five pub gardens, according to Squaremeal: The Clock House in East Dulwich This stylish pub features mismatched vintage furniture…

Plans for transforming a former golf course into a community parkland are one step closer to reality after more than £1million was set aside for its conversion.Proposals for the site, which is of the former Deangate Ridge Golf Course, were put out for public consultation in August 2023 with final designs approved in February.The former Deangate Ridge Golf Course will become a community parklandNow £1.16 million in funding has set aside by Medway Council for use in delivering the 43-acre site on the Hoo Peninsula with 2.5km of walking paths and cycle routes.The local authority has agreed the release of…

The trio are raising money for Guy’s Cancer Charity Source link

Euro 2024 kicks off this week, and to celebrate, our KM Group newspapers feature a special supplement dedicated to top-class football this summer. In partnership with the Kent FA, we’re celebrating the Euros, which begin this Friday, and highlighting our own young footballers in the county. The supplement includes numerous team pictures and a souvenir wallchart. Don’t miss your copy of Euro Vision, where we celebrate the passion and dedication of grassroots youth teams across the county. Picture: Barry Goodwin Track the progress of European nations as they aim for the final in Berlin on Sunday, July 14. Germany, the…

Saturday 15 June 2024 7:00 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email The business value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has risen to $16.4bn while the brand value has increased in 2024, according to a report. The business value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has risen to $16.4bn while the brand value has increased in 2024, according to a report. The Chennai Super Kings reportedly now have a brand value of $231m with all but one side – the Lucknow Super Giants – coming in above $100m. The data,…

Brian Watt, 33, along with an accomplice, ambushed Connor Gallacher at Scotmid in Glasgow’s Budhill on March 31, 2024. The accomplice held a blade near Mr. Gallacher’s neck and threatened, “Open the till or I will slash your throat.” The pair escaped with £668 before Watt attempted to rob another convenience store later that same day. READ NEXT: Attempted murder suspect jailed after stealing £26k car and abandoning it In the second incident, Watt fled empty-handed. He admitted guilt at Glasgow Sheriff Court to charges of assault, robbery, and attempted robbery. The court was told that Watt and his accomplice arrived…