Author: Benjamin

Location : The M40 southbound between junctions J4 and J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 2 May 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

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Journalists at STV have requested a 6% salary increase to address the inflationary pressures during the current cost-of-living challenges. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is feeling positive about ongoing discussions with management. During the STV annual general meeting (AGM) in Glasgow, NUJ representatives and employees raised concerns about the pay dispute with the board. NUJ members at STV are seeking higher wages to combat the rising cost of living. Nick McGowan-Lowe, NUJ’s national organiser for Scotland, expressed optimism following industrial action and discussions at the AGM, indicating that further talks with management are on the agenda. The strike action…

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The Ravens will face Solihull Moors at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 5 in the 2023/24 National League Promotion Final, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm. The team secured their place in the final after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Altrincham on Sunday, 28 April. Despite initially going a goal down, the team managed to turn the game around. The equalising goal was achieved five minutes into the second half when a Jude Arthurs corner was met by the header of Myles Weston, with the game-changing goal coming moments later when a long Idris Odutayo throw-in was nodded in by Jude…

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Location : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A617 and the A1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 2 May 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 2 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

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Dramatic video reveals the moment a bike went up in flames.The vehicle caught fire in Corporation Street in Rochester, opposite the Casino Rooms nightclub, this evening. Black smoke can be seen coming from the bike.It is not known if any injuries have been reported.The bike fire in Corporation Street, Rochester, near the Casino Rooms NightclubKent Fire and Rescue Service and police have been approached for further information. Source link

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The discount store, now the third largest supermarket in London, has published a list of more than 100 locations for potential new branches in London, with dozens in the south east – such as Orpington, Forest Hill, and two in Lewisham. Across the UK, Lidl plans to open hundreds of new outlets, including in Bristol, Birmingham, and Berwick. In London, new stores will also be opening in Wandsworth, Fulham, Hoxton, and Canning Town. Lidl’s chief development officer, Richard Taylor, said: “We have also been the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket for the past seven months in a row. “With an…

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On April 15, 2024, parents across the UK found out which primary school their child will go to in September this year. Parents of those heading to secondary schools found out on March 1, 2024. One of the main ways schools are rated is through Ofsted inspections, with outstanding schools being inspected every four years. Schools judged as inadequate or requiring improvement are typically inspected within two and a half years. So, these ratings can change fairly regularly. We have compiled a list of all of the outstanding schools in Bromley during 2024 alongside the dates their most recent inspections…

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In an exciting development for both sports enthusiasts and local residents, plans for a ground-breaking stadium and waterfront neighbourhood project in Northfleet, Kent, have been greenlit. Ebbsfleet United FC, a prominent football team, spearheaded the proposal, which gained approval from the Gravesham Borough Council’s planning committee on April 30, following the team’s initial proposal in October 2022. CEO of Ebbsfleet United FC, Damian Irvine, expressed his enthusiasm for the project during the council meeting, emphasizing its potential to revitalize the area. “When this project was conceived, it was with genuine passion for a development that Gravesham Borough can be proud…

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Police were called to a crash on the eastbound A2 Watling Street near Northfleet today (Tuesday) at 5.40pm. Kent Police attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service. The road was closed while the incident was responded to with five mile delays. The A2 Eastbound reopened at 7.10pm on Tuesday, April 30. A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called to a one-car collision on the eastbound A2 Watling Street near Northfleet at 5.40pm on Tuesday 30 April 2024. “Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and a man was taken to hospital for treatment. “The road…

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