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Location : The M5 southbound exit slip at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 24 June 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

A much-loved fishmonger has bid an emotional farewell after decades of trading at its current home.Jenkins & Son, which has been trading in Deal High Street for more than 80 years, left its site next to Dial A Pizza to move to a larger site close by.Owner Darren Jenkins and head chef Peter Keyes from Jenkins and Son Fishmonger in Deal outside their new store, the former JC Rooks unitIt will be launching a fishmongers’ and street food bar at the former JC Rooks & Son unit – two years after the popular butchers’ fell into administration.The unit has sat…

The closures, necessitated by essential maintenance and improvement works, aim to enhance road safety and infrastructure in the area. National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, so closures of smaller roads will not be included in their schedule. • A2, from 8pm June 13 to 6am June 14, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A2 eastbound, Ebbsfleet, lane closure for maintenance works. • A282, from 9.30pm June 15 to 5am June 16, slight delays (under 10 minutes): A282 northbound, Dartford Crossing, Tunnel closure for contraflow works, diversion via Highways England Network. • A282, from 10pm June 15 to…

According to PA, the alert has been issued for all but one region, with some areas being warned of the potential for “significant impacts” on the health and social care sector. The alert from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office will come into force from Monday morning and remain in place until Thursday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 30C, particularly in the South East, with the strongest warnings issued for that region, the East Midlands, the east of England and East Anglia. The only region not covered is the North East. The UKHSA has…

Weather forecasters have issued a yellow health alert as temperatures could climb to heatwave levels.Kent is set to bask in the sun at last across the next few days after weeks of rain, wind and overcast skies.Kent’s warmer weather could impact healthcare servicesThe likes of Ashford, Canterbury, Gravesend and Maidstone look set to hit between 23C and 26C between Monday and Thursday.But the high temperatures could put increased pressure on healthcare services after a yellow heat health alert was issued.It comes into force from 8am on Monday and remains in place until 5pm on Thursday.The alert was issued jointly by…

The shopping centre in Dartford has announced that the two global fashion brands will be joining its retail line-up in 2024. The duo of Spanish brands will each be occupying 10,000 sq ft stores, on the ground floor of Bluewater. Later this month, construction work will begin in the Lower Rose Gallery where the stores, located close to Uniqlo, will be opening side-by-side. The Bershka store will house the brand’s three lines – Bershka, BSK, and Man, while the Pull&Bear store will display its complete range of menswear and womenswear. The new Bershka store will offer all three of the…

Stephen is missing from his home.  He was last seen at 4.40pm yesterday (June 21) wearing a grey jumper, light grey trousers, black shoes and a black shoulder bag.  Stephen is said to be 5 foot 6. Police are appealing for help in finding Stephen. If you have seen him, call police on 101 quoting the reference 01/500179/24.   #MISSING | Stephen is missing from Bromley. He was last seen at 1630 yesterday 21/06 and was wearing a grey Jumper, light grey trousers, 5FT6, black shoes and a black shoulder bag. We are concerned for him. If you see him,…

A Conservative candidate under fire for sharing an image branded “antisemitic” admits he should have scrutinised it more before posting it.Stephen James, who is running to be an MP for Dover and Deal, shared a cartoon depicting men with hooked noses at the White Cliffs of Dover carrying bags of “false hopes”.Conservative candidate for Dover and Deal Stephen JamesIn the now-deleted X post, he went on to criticise so-called “carpetbaggers” – political candidates who seek election in an area where they have no local connections.There were calls on the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to suspend Mr James from running in…

Pizza Time, at 86 Dartford Road, has submitted an application to Dartford Borough Council for late-night refreshment daily, from 11pm to 5am. The takeaway joint is currently open from 5pm until 11pm seven days a week, but hopes to serve pizza until the early hours of the morning. Any objections can be made by the public until July 2, to The Licensing Section, Dartford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DR. It is an offence to make a false statement in connection with an application, and doing so could lead to an unlimited fine. Those interested can…

TfL buses align with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy aiming for 80 per cent of journeys via foot, bike, or public transport by 2041. There is currently a bus fleet of around 9,300 buses which follow across 675 different routes. The latest timetable changes are in place to help “match demand, deliver value for money and allow TfL to invest in outer London”. The following timetable changes will take place from Saturday, June 22: The temporary timetable will be removed from 24-hour route 57 with the service returning to run every 12 minutes during both the daytime and evenings on all…