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Holly Sanchez, aged 32, endured severe abuse from her controlling boyfriend Ryan Evans, pleading with police not to inform him of her interactions with them, the court heard. Evans, 30, allegedly assaulted Holly through physical violence during their brief relationship, leaving her with candle wax burns on her arms, according to Lewes Crown Court testimony. Evans faces charges of murdering Holly, who passed away on May 13 last year. The jury was informed that Evans dialed emergency services upon discovering Holly’s lifeless body in the morning, claiming she was well before returning to sleep. Evans had been under conditional bail…

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Location : The M4 westbound between junctions J8 and J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 26 June 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 26 June 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. Source link

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Delays are easing on one of the county’s busiest routes following a “police incident”.The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing had been closed from M25 J31 for Lakeside and Purfleet earlier this evening to enable emergency services to work.Delays are said to be building for drivers coming into Kent following reports of a “police incident” which has closed the routeNational Highways were confirmed to be on the scene with officers assisting with traffic management, though the incident was cleared swiftly.Efforts to deal with the matter were led by Essex Police.Traffic monitoring experts Inrix said at the time: “All traffic being temporarily…

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On Wednesday, June 19 2024, police searched the addresses in Temple Hill and seized quantities of class A and B drugs. Four people were then arrested and taken into custody. Gibson Dalton-Shingleton, 27, of no fixed address; Matthew Belock, 48, of Knockhall Road, Greenhithe; Chay Dalton-Shingleton, 26, of Ruskin Grove, Dartford; and Susan Forrest, 48, also of Ruskin Grove, Dartford, were later charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, ecstasy, ketamine and cannabis. Gibson and Chay Dalton-Shingleton were also charged with counts of possessing amphetamine, cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply. All four suspects appeared before Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court where…

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Tuesday 25 June 2024 2:11 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Microsoft Microsoft violated European Union competition rules with “possibly abusive” practices by tying its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app to its widely used business software, the bloc has said. The European Commission said on Monday that it has informed Microsoft of its preliminary view that the US tech giant has been “restricting competition” by bundling Teams with core office productivity applications such as Office 365 and Microsoft 365. This comes a day after…

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“Exploring Cumbernauld’s Past: Unveiling the Archives of the Cumbernauld Development Corporation invites history enthusiasts to participate in cataloging and preserving the town’s historical records. With a generous grant from Archives Revealed, the project has appointed a dedicated archivist to organize a vast collection of documents, including minutes, reports, photographs, and architectural drawings that chronicle the inception and management of Cumbernauld New Town. Volunteers passionate about history will have the chance to delve into the town’s rich heritage, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and contribute to valuable tasks at the North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell. Heather Liddle, the active and creative…

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Bromley Picturehouse has announced that it will be closing its doors for good on August 1. This beloved classic venue in Bromley, featuring striking Art Deco architecture, has welcomed film lovers for generations. The closure marks the end of a longstanding cinema in the town, with an era echoing the golden years of cinema in the 1920s and 30s. The original building dates from 1936, representing the art deco style of famed architect George Coles. No reason was given for the cinema’s closure. Many locals have been disappointed and saddened by the announcement. A spokesperson for Bromley Picturehouse announced on…

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Tuesday 25 June 2024 8:14 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email IG Design, the world’s largest manufacturer of greeting cards, wrapping paper, and gift bags, has nearly tripled its annual profit despite a revenue drop due to “soft demand,” by focusing on business simplification. The London-listed Christmas cracker-maker reported an adjusted pretax profit of $25.9 million (£20.4 million) for the financial year ending on March 31, 2024, up from $9.2 million (£7.3 million) the previous year. The profit aligns with the company’s guidance upgrade at the end of April, which…

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Eastbourne RNLI Responds to Emergency Call After Spotting Red Flares On Friday morning, Eastbourne RNLI received a request from Solent Coastguard to launch their rescue operation after red flares were sighted eight miles from Eastbourne. Upon arrival, lifeboat crews discovered a 21ft motor vessel experiencing machine failure with three individuals aboard. A diving boat that had witnessed the distress flares was also present at the scene. An Eastbourne RNLI spokesperson stated, “A crew member was transferred from the lifeboat to the distressed vessel to ensure the well-being of all individuals on board and to aid in establishing a towline to…

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