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Details regarding closure timings, diversions, and affected tunnels are provided below. The Northbound West Tunnel will be closed during the following times: from Monday to Friday, 10pm to 5:30am; on Friday night, 11pm to 5:30am; and on Saturday night, 10pm to 5am. The Northbound East Tunnel will from 10pm on Sunday night until 5am on Monday. The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames. The information shared is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Monday, April 22…

The fire broke out in Kingswood Road just before 11.20am on April 19. Firefighters attended and found a woman in a ground-floor flat who was pronounced dead shortly after. The incident was over for fire crews from Forest Hill Fire Station by 11.50am. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Sadly, a woman has died following a fire at a flat on Kingswood Road in Bromley. “Crews found a woman in a ground-floor flat who was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. “The Brigade was called at 1117 and the incident was…

Police are hunting a suspect who reportedly slammed a blunt object into his victim’s head during a street attack.Officers are also hoping to trace the victim who left the scene after suffering the blow at 5.30pm in Bradstone Road, Folkestone.A man was attacked in Bradstone Road, Folkestone. Picture: GooglePolice were called on Saturday with reports a suspect had assaulted the individual near the Clarence Street junction.The victim is understood to have left the scene in the opposite direction of the suspect.A dark-coloured Audi Q7 was seen in the area at the time. The victim has not yet contacted police and…

Aaron Kirk, a father and owner of Property Cloud estate agents in Bexleyheath, has launched a ‘Community Hero’ award and is calling for local people in Dartford and Bexley to send nominations. The award will spotlight local heroes in the Dartford and Bexley areas, with one local winner set to win a voucher of £250 from Hen’s Holidays, which can be redeemed towards experiences, holidays or dining. The 36-year-old dad of two was “inspired” to create the award after his two small children raised £800 for charity. Aaron said: “The idea was inspired by my kids, because last year they…

Down House, the home of Charles Darwin, is rated the top attraction in Bromley, with an overall rating of 4.5 stars from nearly 800 reviews on TripAdvisor. Best known as the family home of the renowned scientist, and the place where Darwin penned ‘On the Origin of Species’, this historic site makes for “brill day out” according to reviewers. Guests are treated to an interactive multimedia tour around the house, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, as well as getting the chance to discover how the scientist developed his ground-breaking theories. A visitor from Devon called it “an amazing little house”,…

A large section of one of a town’s most deprived areas is set to get a facelift.Plans have been revealed to “rejuvenate” part of Luton High Street by demolishing old run-down buildings paving the way for a four-storey block of flats, shops and offices.The existing site in Luton High Street could be getting a major facelift. Picture: Directive PlanningThe developers believe the mixed-use housing scheme, next to the once-popular Hen and Chicks pub which has been empty for five years, will upgrade the site.The initial idea was to refurbish three properties, currently occupied by the Medway Food Centre, Roof Care…

Emergency services were called yesterday (April 20) at around 3:15pm to the scene of a crash involving two vehicles on the M25 anticlockwise at junction 30. A closure was put in place between junctions J30 and J31 on the northern side of the Dartford Crossing whilst a clean-up operation was underway. According to a post from National Highways, the closure was put in place from 4:24pm. The #M25 anti-clockwise is now closed between J31 #A282 and J30 #Thurrock due to this collisionMore information to follow pic.twitter.com/WVGib3iPbi — National Highways: South-East (@HighwaysSEAST) April 20, 2024 There were no reported injuries, and…

Alistair Anderson, 60, seemed to be an “honest friend” taking care of the pensioner whose health was declining during the Covid-19 lockdown.  But over the course of two years the former- chef and Westminster Abbey Marshal stole £90,000 to feed his online gambling addiction.  In the aftermath of Anderson’s wicked behaviour the pensioner was diagnosed with dementia and was no longer able to live independently.  With his savings gone, his home was sold to pay for his care home fees, a court heard.  Anderson was given a suspended sentence for the offence and left court a free man.  Anderson, aged…

The new 3,272 square feet store, located on the Lower Guildhall, is the latest opening by the popular lifestyle brand and the store will offer the “widest selection of products available in the region.” The new store in Bluewater will offer the “widest selection of products available in the region.” (Image: Umpf) In celebration of the new launch, the brand has partnered with Living Things to offer the first visitors complimentary alcohol-free drinks along with an in-store DJ between 12pm and 4pm today (April 20) The brand was founded in 1993 and to date has 87 stores across the UK,…

Bromley roads will be taken over by The Big Lunch celebration – happening on Saturday, June 1,  and Saturday, June 2, 2024. The Big Lunch brings together millions of people across the UK each year, fostering friendships and creating friendlier, safer communities by hosting family-friendly street parties. The closures will only apply on the Saturday and Sunday, and will be indicated by traffic signs, as outlined on the Public Notice Portal. Nothing in this Order shall prevent pedestrian access at any time. Access to homes will be maintained as far as is practicable from either side of the closure as…