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The UK rail watchdog, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), has raised concerns over a lack of competition in railway station catering, potentially inflating costs for passengers. SSP Group, the parent company of Upper Crust, faces scrutiny following the ORR’s findings. The ORR’s final report, released on Wednesday, highlights the impact of limited competition among retail providers on passenger and taxpayer costs. London-listed SSP Group, which dominates the railway station catering market with brands like Upper Crust, Ritazza, and Camden Food Co, owns 20-30% of British outlets and accounts for 40-50% of passenger spending. The ORR has called for…

On Wednesday, May 15th, authorities allegedly confiscated ‘cocaine’ from a location on Clyde Drive in Bellshill. The police estimate the value of the drugs seized to be over £21,000. Subsequently, a 33-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. On Thursday, May 16th, two men aged 22 and 41, along with a 41-year-old woman, were arrested and charged after officers reportedly discovered a ‘significant amount of cocaine’ at a property on Milton Street in Motherwell. The police estimate the street value of this find to be over £69,000. Later, on Wednesday, May 22nd, police allegedly found £14,100…

Landlords have warned a thief who stole a sentimental ornament from their pub that they will be exposed on camera if they don’t return it.A model of a golden monkey was snatched from an outdoor cabin in the beer garden of the Rising Sun in Rochester.Billy Dutton, behind the bar, with partner Kieran Miguel at The Rising Sun, RochesterThe culprit was caught red-handed on CCTV – and now the licensees have threatened to send the footage to Pubwatch – a security scheme which could ban them from every licensed premises in the town.Years ago the owner of the hostelry in…

A contraflow system will be in place over the weekend to allow part of the tunnel to re-open Source link

Anyone with information is urged to contact Kent Police Source link

Location : The A414 eastbound between the junctions with the M1 and the A405 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 June 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Pepper, a six-year-old cat currently under the care of the Worthing Cat Welfare Trust, found himself without a home when his owners brought a dog into the household. Despite this challenging transition, Pepper is now seeking a new loving home where he can thrive. The rescue organization notes that Pepper is compatible with older children but prefers to be the only pet in the household. Interested individuals can find more details about Pepper and other cats available for adoption on the charity’s website at https://www.worthingcatwelfaretrust.org/cats-available-now/. Described as having striking green eyes, Pepper is described by a spokesperson for the trust…

Wednesday 12 June 2024 6:00 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Conservative candidate Laura Trott campaigning in Sevenoaks. Photo: CityAM Throughout the general election campaign, political reporter Jessica Frank-Keyes is visiting the City’s commuter hotspots. First up, it’s Sevenoaks… Just a 24 minute train journey from London Bridge, leafy Sevenoaks is a wealthy Kent commuter town. A Gail’s Bakery aside, the quiet suburban streets couldn’t feel further from the noise of the capital, or the skyscrapers of the Square Mile. Yet it’s home to the second highest number of City…

Teachers in Glasgow Vote for Industrial Action Over Job Dispute The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has announced that teachers in Glasgow have overwhelmingly supported taking industrial action. In a recent vote, 96% of teachers backed action short of a strike, while 90% voted in favor of strike action. The vote, which involved more than 5000 EIS members in Glasgow, is part of an ongoing dispute with Glasgow City Council (GCC). The EIS lodged a complaint with GCC on March 15, urging the council to reverse its proposal to cut 450 teaching positions over the next three years. According to…

The project has made a significant impact on the lives of some of our most vulnerable children and young people Source link