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Arrive in Whitstable, saunter through the sights, stride down to the beach, sink into the freezing cold sea and shiver into the waves. “Euphoria” is what you will soon feel, City A.M. is assured by local swimmer Ed Acteson. That’s after the blood-curdling pain subsides, obviously. The Kent seaside town is a mere hour and 19 minutes train ride from St Pancras. As such both Londoners and locals profit from its seaside charm – chiefly deriving from pebble beaches and open coastline. World famous oysters, pastel coloured seafront houses, vintage shops, art galleries and a good old English castle: Whitstable…

In 2017 she was made an MBE for her service to consumers Source link

Location : The A49 northbound between the A466 and the junction with the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 January 2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Aurora and automotive supplier Continental have wrapped up the first phase of a more than $300 million project to mass produce autonomous vehicle hardware for commercial self-driving trucks. The two companies said Friday that the design and system architecture of an autonomous vehicle hardware kit is now complete. The blueprint for a secondary computer that can take over operation if a failure occurs — known as a fallback system — has also been finalized. The companies made the announcement ahead of a planned showcase at CES 2024, the annual tech trade show that kicks off next week in Las Vegas.…

Debra Clark, Head of Wellbeing at Towergate Health & Protection, notes: “Being affordable is of course crucial to any wellbeing programme, but it is also important that it achieves value for money. It is many of the other factors identified by employers as important in a support programme that helps to ensure true value is received.” Key elements in a health and wellbeing support programme: Cost-Effectiveness: 38% Adaptability: 32% Additional Benefits: 27% Comprehensive Nature: 24% Employee Engagement in Programmes: 23% Understanding Employee Demographics and Needs: 20% Customisation for Individual Employees: 20% Digital Implementation: 19% Tailoring to Specific Workforce and Business…

2 min read Hubble Views a Vast Galactic Neighborhood The Hubble Space Telescope captures a vast group of galaxies. ESA/Hubble & NASA, J. Dalcanton, This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features a richness of spiral galaxies: the large, prominent spiral galaxy on the right side of the image is NGC 1356; the two apparently smaller spiral galaxies flanking it are LEDA 467699 (above it) and LEDA 95415 (very close at its left) respectively; and finally, IC 1947 sits along the left side of the image.  This image is a really interesting example of how challenging it can be to tell whether…

Police dogs and a police drone were used to try and find two people who they say ran from the scene. The crash happened just before 5.30pm on Wednesday night along the A22 near Lower Dicker just outside of Hailsham. One person was treated by ambulance crews while the occupants of the other vehicle ran from the scene. The crash involved a Volkswagen and Ford Galaxy. The VW had damage to its front, while the Ford had damage to rear left side. A Sussex Police spokesman said: “A widespread search was carried out involving the police drone, but they have not been…

Derek’s battle with Covid-19 was well documented and he’s had a slew of health troubles over the years Source link

The mum of a young rough sleeper who struggled with his mental health and drugs before dying of sepsis believes more could have been done to help him.Scott Flisher was a familiar figure at Strood Retail Park, often found sat outside the M&S store with his beloved French bulldog, Buddy.The family of Scott Flisher believe more could have been done to support himHe passed away at Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham on New Year’s Day after fighting sepsis and pneumonia, aged 32.Now mum Claire Flisher is asking why her “numerous” pleas to Medway Council’s Community Support Mental Health Outreach Team…

Location : The A3 southbound between the A325 and the junction with the A272 Petersfield North. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Flooding. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link