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The fire severely damaged Juliette Campbell and her daughter and son’s home – leaving the family homeless and forcing them into a hotel awaiting a temporary place to move. Juliette relies on a wheelchair as she lives with functional neurological disorder and had to crawl out of the house to safety. “I had to abandon my wheelchair and just crawl,” Juliette said. “Once I got over the threshold, I was screaming for help. “Thankfully, people passing by came to help.” London Fire Brigade was first alerted to the fire on Pontefract Road on June 6 at approximately 12.25pm. Four fire…

“The problem is not going away and it’s not even getting better” Source link

Location : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25 and the A308 . Reason : Animals in the road. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 14 June 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 14 June 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

An alleged murder victim suffered a 12cm stab wound to the chest, a jury has heard.Ajay Porter, of no fixed address, is on trial accused of murdering Derek O’Hare, 66, outside his home in Anstee Road, Dover, last December.Derek O’Hare died after an incident at his home in Anstee Road, Dover, in December 2023. Picture: Kent PoliceThe 36-year-old denies charges of murder and possessing an offensive weapon, claiming his actions were reasonable and necessary to defend himself.Earlier this week, Canterbury Crown Court heard the two men were friends and often took drugs together, but that in the days leading up…

Concerns for the welfare of a man were raised at a home in Burroughs Drive shortly after 10.30pm yesterday (June 12). Officers, South East Coast Ambulance Service, and Kent Fire and Rescue Service crews attended. A property was found alight and it was extinguished by fire crews shortly after. The man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. He remains in custody as police enquiries into the circumstances continue. A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called following concern for a man at a property in Burroughs Drive, Dartford shortly after 10.30pm on…

William Rowe suffered fatal injuries following an argument at a property in Kent Source link

New data has revealed where in Kent drivers are facing the worst delays Source link

Mark Hopgood, 55, from Sevenoaks, Kent, spent weeks wiring together the batteries of 70 disposable vape with the help of his son Ned, 20, to convert his “ordinary” bike into an e-bike Source link

Thursday 13 June 2024 1:02 pm Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Labour has enjoyed a boost to its books from top business leaders as accounts revealed the party took in more than £10m in the second quarter of 2023. Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire Keir Starmer has launched Labour’s manifesto for government in Manchester today. The party leader pledged last night in the Sky News debate that there would be “no surprises” in the document. Labour’s plans are based on the party’s five missions for government and its ‘six first steps’…

Gabriella Cilmi, who hit the charts in 2008 with Sweet About Me, was delighted to meet actors Sanjeev Kohli and Jane McCarry at Mikaku on Monday. The pair are better known as Isa and Navid from the beloved Glasgow sitcom. They all visited the Japanese eatery in the city centre to celebrate the launch of its new menu, incorporating traditional Japanese flavours and the country’s vibrant and colourful food scene. Gabriella Cilmi (Image: Mikaku) Jane McCarry, Sanjeev Kohli and guests (Image: Mikaku) Sanjeev Kohli and his family (Image: Mikaku) Gabriella said: “I had the best time at the launch of Mikaku’s…