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Swimmers will descend on popular spot Kingston Beach in protest against Southern Water’s discharge of untreated sewage – which they claim has amounted to over 200 hours worth since Christmas. They will gather at noon to call for an immediate end to the dumping of sewage at the swimming location next to Shoreham Lifeboat Station. Kingston Beach in Shoreham An advert for the demonstration says people should wear wetsuits and bring banners and costumes to make a point against the water company. Kingston beach is used all year round by swimmers looking for a sheltered spot from the waves and wind.…

Nicola Williams, 15, died after being swept away by a strong current in the River Rhymney Source link

A £2.5 million property in Bromley, with an award-winning green design and Cluedo-style concealed secret staircase, has hit the market for the first time. Originally built by its owners in 2005, this exclusive property won ‘green’ awards in 2007 acknowledging its exceptional sustainability. This six-bedroom detached family home is unique, with generously proportioned rooms incorporating solid oak flooring and joinery. This is the home’s ‘secret’ office – the property has solid oak flooring and joinery throughout (Image: JDM – Petts Wood) The house is light and airy, decorated neutrally, and offers extensive storage. Within the tranquil Timms Close and neighbouring…

Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J9 and J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:45 and 14:00 on 6 January 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 6 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. Source link

This Christmas mincemeat tart is perfectly buttery, crumbly and crisp, and filled with dreamily plump and fruity spiced mincemeat filling. The tart can be made in a quiche or flan tin, and with the pretty decorative pastry stars on top, will make for a perfect centrepiece to your festive celebrations. Making the pastry for this tart is incredibly easy. All you’ll need is butter, flour, egg, water and a touch of sugar. And the best thing is that you can make this pastry in your food processor, making it quick as a flash. But fear not if you don’t have…

Kent County Council said each incident is unique and can be caused by many different factors Source link

How deeply someone can be hypnotized — known as hypnotizability — appears to be a stable trait that changes little throughout adulthood, much like personality and IQ. But now, for the first time, Stanford Medicine researchers have demonstrated a way to temporarily heighten hypnotizablity — potentially allowing more people to access the benefits of hypnosis-based therapy. In the new study, to be published Jan. 4 in Nature Mental Health, the researchers found that less than two minutes of electrical stimulation targeting a precise area of the brain could boost participants’ hypnotizability for about one hour. “We know hypnosis is an…

Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey has slammed the attraction for failing to pay back an agreed £1.49 million each year. A loan of £36.4 million was brokered by the city council from the government’s Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) so Brighton i360 Ltd could build the viewing tower. The city council is holding up its end of the bargain by making repayments to the PWLB but the i360 frequently fails to pay up, meaning the city council is dipping into its annual budget to cover the cost. Now, Cllr Sankey is laying bare the effects of the…

It’s FA Cup Third Round day and both Gillingham and Maidstone are hoping to cause an upset against higher-league opponents.The Gills host Premier League Sheffield United at Priestfield from 3pm but the lunchtime kick-off at the Gallagher sees Maidstone entertain League 1 Stevenage.We’re also watching Ebbsfleet host Wealdstone in the National League and Dover take on Truro in National League South.Follow all the action as it happens in our live blog below (please allow up to 10 seconds to initially load): Source link

With winter now in full swing, the New Year is a prime opportunity for parents to familiarise themselves with some of the common illnesses that could disrupt children’s studies or even cause more serious illness in coming weeks. This blog post covers some of the seasonal illnesses that tend to peak during winter, as well as steps you can take now and throughout the coming term to help protect your family. We’ll explore available vaccinations, how to recognise symptoms of common illnesses, and how to make informed decisions on whether a sick student is well enough to attend school or…