Author: Benjamin

Danny Whiskin, of Chaucer Way in Dartford, admitted spray painting postboxes in a variety of different colours and patterns between Wednesday, January 31 and Saturday, March 9, 2024. Some were repainted multiple times and the total value of the damage is unknown – but is noted to be under £5,000. The 33-year-old also admitted to damaging a postbox without lawful excuse to the value of £150 on April 16 in Stone, Kent. On May 31, Whiskin received an 18-month community order, requiring him to attend 12 sessions of a mental health program. Additionally, he must complete 30 rehabilitation sessions and…

Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J22 and J23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 6 June 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Motorists can expect holdups of between 10 and 30 minutes. According to National Highways, the closure is set for 11pm on June 7 to 5am on June 8 and is due to routine maintenance on the M25 anticlockwise at junction four Lane and slip road closures are planned. A diversion course will be directed via the National Highways and local authority network. National Highways, responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads, has said that closures of smaller roads will not be reflected in their schedule. Source link

Location : The A30 westbound at the junction with the A3076 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 6 June 2024. Source link

Helicopters and lifeboats took part in the rescue – at a location roughly halfway between Calais and Dover Source link

Drivers are facing heavy delays on the M20 this morning (June 6) Source link

Part of Valley Gardens in front of St Peter’s Church, Brighton, will be transformed into an outdoor venue with capacity for 2,000 revellers to watch live screenings of the European Championships football tournament or see live music events. The venue, given the name Central Park, is taking over the site off York Place, Brighton, from June 14 to July 14, and while some events are free, others are ticketed from a minimum of £17.50 per person. Events are set to finish at 10pm, but during football matches when there are extra time and penalties the bar will close at 10.30pm and the venue…

Location : The M3 eastbound at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 6 June 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

A pedestrian was struck by a car on Whifflet Street in Coatbridge. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 4, around 5 pm near the bus stop following the speed camera towards the A725. Emergency services responded to the scene, and a 17-year-old male was transported to the hospital for evaluation of his injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident and are seeking witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage to come forward. Police Constable Emma Gibney stated, “We are actively investigating to understand the full details, and we urge anyone who witnessed the event or has dashcam footage to contact us. Please…

Scores of people turned out to join a rally against Sunday parking charges.Tonbridge and Malling council plans to make people pay to park on Sundays in future – and to extend evening parking charges until 8pm.Save our town, keep parking charges down, was the theme of the Tonbridge protest. Photo: Tonbridge DailyBut the proposal – which the council admits is simply to make money – has upset almost everyone in Tonbridge outside the council chamber, and even some within it.Four councillors – Lee Athwal (Green), Frani Hoskins (Lib Dem), Mark Hood (Green) and Garry Bridge (Lib Dem) – spoke against…