Author: Benjamin

A ban advising beachgoers to stay away from a popular coastal stretch has been lifted.Pollution warnings were first issued at Minnis Bay in Thanet more than a week ago after reports thousands of dead ragworms and lugworms were found on the shore.Following pollution fears, signs warned the public against bathing at both Minnis Bay and West Bay in ThanetThe Environment Agency (EA) told seaside visitors to stay out of the water at Birchington-on-Sea and West Bay as a precaution.Business owners ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend spoke of their concerns about a lack of passing trade.The EA then lifted its…

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Film crews will descend on Kent to shoot a hotly anticipated dystopian television drama based on an acclaimed book.The Dream Lands will be shot in Margate between August and December this year.The new series, called The Dream Lands, will be filmed in MargateIt is based on Ramsgate author Rosa Rankin-Gee’s novel Dreamland, which is set in the coastal resort where temperatures are soaring, seas are rising, and the political climate is equally as menacing in 2039.The BBC show will follow the story of Chance, a young woman who discovers life and love, while being forced to fight for her family’s…

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### Mixed Reactions to Royal Mail Takeover Bid Amid Regulatory Hurdles **Wednesday 29 May 2024 3:53 pm** Share on Facebook | Share on Twitter | Share on LinkedIn | Share on WhatsApp | Share on Email While the Royal Mail deal may face regulatory resistance, the alternative scenario might be worse for the next government. International Distributions Services (IDS), the owner of Royal Mail, has agreed to the £3.5bn takeover, but the future of Royal Mail remains uncertain. Shares in IDS rose over four percent on Wednesday as the market welcomed the news that the board had accepted a bid…

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