Author: Benjamin

Challenges Faced by Glasgow City Council in Affordable Housing Delivery Since May 2023, Glasgow’s local authority has been actively working on a project to develop 6500 affordable homes across the city. Last year, they successfully delivered 1352 new builds, thanks in part to receiving more than £103.6 million from the Scottish Government. However, this year, the city council is facing a funding setback. Instead of the anticipated £104 million, they will receive just over £78 million from the Scottish Government. This shortfall puts the completion of the 6500 new homes at risk. During a scrutiny committee meeting, Baillieston councillor John…

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Emergency services were called to the A2 between the M25 (J2) and the A2018 in Dartford this morning at around 8am (Friday, May 10). The westbound carriageway is currently closed as emergency services deal with a crash involving two motorcycles and a car. One of the pictures shows traffic on the road at a standstill with an ambulance and a London Fire Brigade vehicle visible. A2 Bexley crash: Pictures show emergency services at scene (Image: Contributor) Another picture, taken from above the road, shows a group of police stood on the road next to multiple police cars, an ambulance and…

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Learn how to make cantucci following the authentic recipe – These traditional Italian biscotti are twice baked and made without butter. Cantucci (also called cantuccini or biscotti di Prato) are traditional Italian biscotti from Tuscany. You can often see them on restaurant menus as “cantucci e vin santo” because they are usually dipped in this popular sweet wine. The cantucci recipe is very simple and calls for simple ingredients including almonds, flour, eggs, and natural flavors (no butter or oil). The cookie dough comes together in minutes, all you have to do is mix the ingredients in a bowl and…

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A new fence has been erected around the Grade II listed Madeira Lift after a survey found the shaft needed major structural repairs costing more than half a million pounds. The lift and arches along Madeira Drive underneath have been earmarked for renovation for a number of years and Brighton and Hove City Council is making progress for this to become a reality. A sign outside the lift (Image: Andy Gardner) Contractors have been bidding to work on the project for the last three months and the consultation closes in three weeks. The Argus has been told an announcement will…

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Walkers are responsible for a range of products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles as well as their various ranges like Max and Sensations. Several popular crisp flavours have been axed by Walkers in recent months. In November, the crisp giant revealed it had stopped making Salt and Vinegar Quavers, while in October fans discovered the popular Worcester sauce flavour had been discontinued. Then in December, Walkers confirmed they had also stopped making Max Strong Hotsauce Blaze flavoured crisps and Max Wasabi Peanuts. Two classics, which one has your heart? pic.twitter.com/1IVV4zVZfp — Walkers Crisps (@walkers_crisps) May 9, 2024 Marmite flavoured crisps were also discontinued from the Walkers range earlier this year, before returning to stores across…

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TfL buses align with the Mayor’s Transport Strategy aiming for 80 per cent of journeys via foot, bike, or public transport by 2041. There is currently a bus fleet of around 9,300 buses which follow across 675 different routes. The latest timetable changes are in place to help “match demand, deliver value for money and allow TfL to invest in outer London”. The following timetable changes will take place from Saturday, May 11: A temporary timetable will be introduced on route 16 which will widen the frequency of the service to a bus every 11 minutes during the daytime on…

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Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J31 and J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 10 May 2024. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 1 and a half hours against expected traffic. Source link

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