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The crash happened shortly before 4pm today (January 26) on the anti-clockwise carriageway at Junction 30, close to Thurrock. The incident has led to the closure of two lanes and lengthy delays. Queues have formed as far back as Junction 1b of the A282 near Dartford, with severe congestion through the Dartford tunnels and up to Junction 2 at the A2 Darenth interchange. National Highways has estimated that normal traffic conditions will not resume until between 6.30pm and 6.45pm. Lanes three and four of the four-lane carriageway remain shut while emergency crews work at the scene. Essex Police, Essex County…

Image Credit: MediaNews Group via Getty Images In recent years, quite a few grocery and retail chains have shut down due to financial struggles. As economic changes further plague certain businesses, one major company surprised shoppers with the closure of its stores: Amazon Fresh. In January 2026, the company explained its plans for the shuttered stores and the reasons behind the closures. Learn what we know about the shuttering of Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go locations. Are All Amazon Fresh Grocery Stores Closing? Yes, according to the online retailer, all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go locations will close. Why Are…

View gallery Bruce Willis’ has his whole family by his side while battling his frontotemporal dementia. In 2023, the Willis brood released a statement explaining that his condition had taken a turn for the worse. The message was signed by Bruce’s ex-wife Demi Moore, their three daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah, and his current wife, Emma Heming. “Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD),” the actor’s family said in a statement on the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration website. “Unfortunately, challenges with…

Ahmed Rana, 31, from Costa Coffee in The Glades Shopping Centre in Bromley, and 19-year-old Shani Wallace from the Nugent Shopping Park store in Orpington, have made it through to the UK and Ireland finals of Costa Coffee’s 2026 Barista of the Year contest. The pair are among just 12 finalists selected from hundreds of entrants across the UK and Ireland, London Now reports, where further details of the competition can be read. Ahmed Rana reached the UK finals with his signature lychee iced cortado (Image: Costa Coffee) Mr Rana created a lychee iced cortado to impress judges, while Ms…

The under-fire boss of a water company says he can turn things around, even as he resists calls to resign, skips meetings and eyes a £400,000 bonus.David Hinton, South East Water’s (SEW) chief executive, has been thrust into the limelight after thousands of homes in West Kent went without water for days.David Hinton, CEO of South East WaterHowever, in the face of mounting pressure, Mr Hinton says he is “really keen” to play his part in improving the company’s infrastructure.In a BBC interview, he said: “We have been putting the plan in place over the last few years, and some…

Image Credit: Pexels A science-based update brings celebrity structure to everyday training The latest version of the Jim Stoppani Workout App closes the gap between celebrity training methods and whatever you can squeeze into your daily routine. The refreshed app provides users with structured programs, tracking tools, and coaching features all in one training hub. So far, the app has logged 400,000 downloads and holds a 4.8-star rating. For anyone tired of random workouts and recycled challenges, it offers a more structured way to train. Science-Based Plans Meet Real Schedules The app is a result of years of research and…

Emergency repairs were taking place throughout most of Friday (January 23) and the following day after a lorry that was reportedly over the permissible height entered the left tunnel and “struck several pieces of equipment resulting in damage,” National Highways said. At the time of the incident, the highways network added: “The equipment is essential to the safe operation of the tunnel and therefore traffic cannot flow through it until repairs are carried out.” Jim Dickson, the MP for Dartford, has written to National Highways chief executive Nick Harris, expressing his “serious concern regarding the incident”. In the letter, he said:…

Image Credit: Getty Images Is it the end of the world as we know it? The Doomsday Clock now indicates that we’re metaphorically 85 seconds away from it — the closest humanity has ever been to complete catastrophe. But we’ve all heard of apocalyptic events throughout our lives, and Hollywood has fueled the fire with end-of-the-world-themed movies, such as 2012, Don’t Look Up and Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. So, what is the Doomsday Clock, and does it really predict the end of humanity? Learn more about the metaphorical clock and its purpose below. What Is…

Image Credit: Getty Images Al Roker has faced hurricanes, extreme snowstorms and major meteorological events, only to walk away and deliver the forecast for Today viewers. However, in late 2022, the seemingly indomitable television personality was knocked back when he was hospitalized for blood clots. “It’s been a tough slog, I’m not gonna deny this,” Al said during a December 12, 2022, appearance on Today, his first time on the show following the health scare. “It’s been the hardest one yet, and you know I’ve had my share of surgeries.” Months after making his return following the surgery, Al opened…

Image Credit: Netflix At long last, season 10 of Love Is Blind is almost here. As fans prepare to re-enter the pods with a new group of singles, they’re also gearing up for the emotional rollercoaster they’ll be on with the cast. Season 9 didn’t end on a high note, so viewers are hoping to see at least one couple build a long-term foundation together. In fact, fans are already on edge about season 10. After Netflix announced the release date and the chosen city on Instagram, social media commenters expressed their frustrations over the previous season, which took place…