Author: Benjamin

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…

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…

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…

Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J2 and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 25 June 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Emergency services responded to a call at Dalewood Gardens, Crawley, around 4 pm on Saturday regarding a man who had been stabbed. The victim received treatment at the scene before being transported to the hospital with serious injuries. He remains in stable condition. Two individuals were arrested shortly after the incident. Steven Finn, 45, of North Road, Crawley, and Rebecca Smith, 45, of Dalewood Gardens, Crawley, have both been charged with attempted murder. They are currently in custody and will appear before Lewes Crown Court on July 22. Detective Chief Inspector Colin Garman commented, “This was an extremely serious incident…

Location : The M5 northbound between junctions J12 and J11A . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:30 and 03:45 on 25 June 2024. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. Source link

Tuesday 25 June 2024 12:01 am Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Sport business experts emphasize the necessity for a unified approach to regulation in European football for its sustained growth. According to Deloitte’s Annual Review of Football Finance, the European football market experienced a 16 per cent growth to €35.3bn (£30.7bn) in 2022-23, with Premier League revenue exceeding £6bn for the first time. However, disagreements among top clubs, including English champions Manchester City, regarding the level of regulation have created divisions within the industry. Tim Bridge, lead partner at Deloitte’s…

Organisers of the Green Day concert in Glasgow have issued a warning to visitors Source link

The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25 A282 Northbound A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am Tunnel closure for maintenance works Diversion via National Highways network Tuesday, June 25 – Wednesday, June 26 A282 Northbound A282 northbound Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am Tunnel closure for maintenance works Diversion via National Highways network Wednesday, June 26 -…

Adolphus Malcolm, 60, of Launcelot Road in Bromley, admitted possessing a bladed article – namely a pair of scissors – on Rushey Green, Catford, August 8 last year. Malcolm was given a 21-week sentence suspended for one year. The sentence included 100 hours of unpaid work.  CHRISTOPHER NELSON, 34, of Cutter Lane in Greenwich, admitted two racially aggravated public order offences in Bexleyheath in June 2022. Nelson was sentenced to a one year community order including 100 hours of unpaid work.  MEDHANI TEKESTE, 44, of Dartmouth Road in Lewisham, admitted stealing from Sainsburys in Forest Hill on two occasions in…