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The World Naked Bike Ride in London has taken place annually since 2004, with the exception of 2020 when the ride was cancelled due to the pandemic. Traditionally, the World Naked Bike Ride occurs on the second Saturday in June. This year, it is scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, June 8. The ride starts at points in Clapham Junction, Croydon, Hackney Wick, Kew Bridge, Regents Park, Tower Hill, and Wellington Arch. There is also an accessible option for riders who are less able to do the full ride. The routes merge into a spectacular 1,000+ rider peloton. No registration…

Police have arrested a man in his 20s after a diamond necklace worth £22,000 was reported stolen from a jewellery shop.The piece was allegedly lifted from Juleo Jewellery in Sevenoaks on May 15.A £22,000 diamond necklace was reported stolen from Juleo Jewellery store at Bligh’s Meadow Shopping Centre in Sevenoaks. Picture: Google MapsA man from Faversham was arrested on Monday, May 20.A police spokesperson said: “It is alleged a man entered Juleo Jewellery, in the Bligh’s Meadow Shopping Centre, at around 12.30pm to 1pm on Wednesday, May 15, and asked to look at the necklace.“The suspect is said to have run from…

According to AA Maps, the crash happened at around 9am. The crash, involving two vehicles according to AA Maps, occurred clockwise on the bridge before J1A of the A206 in Dartford. AA Maps is currently reporting congestion to J31 near Thurrock and Purfleet, back over the bridge. According to National Highways, there are minor delays on the M25 anticlockwise at junction J1A along with congestion at junction J30 with delays of ten minutes. We have contacted Kent Police for further information. Source link

Friday 24 May 2024 3:39 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Abrdn’s Stephen Bird is off. Jason Windsor, who is currently the chief financial officer, has been appointed as the interim chief while the formal search process is ongoing. The City has given outgoing Abrdn chief Stephen Bird a vowel-stripped send off today after the fund chief announced he would be stepping down after four years at the top. Bird’s time in charge has been tumultuous but his legacy has been secured in a…

Moses Itauma has shown a ruthless streak in the ring since he first started.The 19-year-old picked up his first professional title at the weekend, beating Ilja Mezencev to claim the WBO inter-continental belt, and ever since stepping into the ring as a 10-year-old, Itauma’s shown what a level above he’s been.Moses Itauma – once an amateur at St Mary’s in Chatham – on his way out at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh Picture: QueensberryMore: “I’ve just seen a future world champion”Itauma never lost an amateur on the way to European and World Youth titles and is now 9-0 in the professional ranks.…

Gillingham’s Manager Mark Bonner Emphasizes Aggressive Summer Recruitment Strategy Mark Bonner, the manager of Gillingham, emphasizes their aggressive approach to summer recruitment but insists on not rushing into deals. Bonner has the luxury of time to assemble a squad over the coming weeks and is pleased to find that some of his targets were already identified by the club’s recruitment department before his arrival. Mark Bonner, Gillingham’s manager, has commended the pre-existing recruitment efforts before his tenure. He aims to revitalize the attacking force and has made strikers Ashley Nadesan and Oli Hawkins, along with attacking midfielder George Lapslie, available…

Gillingham’s pre-season lineup gains clarity with the announcement of another match. The team is set to face off against Southend United, a National League side, in a friendly scheduled for Saturday, July 27 at Roots Hall. Kick-off for this game is slated for 1pm. Southend United, led by former Gills midfielder Kevin Maher, achieved a commendable ninth-place finish in the National League last season despite starting with a 10-point deduction due to an HMRC debt in August 2023. This fixture follows Gillingham’s home friendly against Watford, a Championship team, on Saturday, July 20 at Priestfield. Watford, now under new head…

Ofgem’s New Price Cap Brings Relief, but Scots Still Paying More for Energy Today, Ofgem announced a reduction in the price cap for energy suppliers, effective from July 1, dropping from £1.690 to £1,568—a decrease of 7.2%. While this translates to an average annual bill reduction of £122, households in Scotland are still facing a £430 increase compared to pre-energy crisis rates in autumn 2021. It’s anticipated that this price cap will see another increase in October and maintain stability into January 2025. Hazel Knowles, energy lead at charity Advice Direct Scotland, commented on the situation, noting that while lower…

Evan Lynan was also involved in a string of offenses, including using a rolled-up sleeping bag to assault his partner. Source link

SOPHIE SIQHOSANA, 27, of Hazel Road in Erith, admitted using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards a shop worker in Slade Green, Morrisons on August 9. Siqhosana was jailed for 28 days, told to pay £100 compensation and banned from the shop.  PATRICK ORMSBY, 21, of Hither Green, admitted stealing a hooded jacket from H&M in Lewisham on April 3. Ormsby was fined £50 and the jacket was recovered without damage.  CLOUDIO DEVITO, 38, of Garbles Close in Lewisham, admitted harassment against a woman by breaching a restraining order and harassment without violence against the same woman. Devito…