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From placing rubber ducks in potholes to polite parking notes, here’s a roundup of the funniest and most surprising headlines that defined the year: Man uses rubber ducks, UFOs and Crocs to ‘highlight Bromley’s pothole problem’ A man took to the streets of Bromley with toys and tiny props to draw attention to the potholes in the roads and “the lack of action regarding repairs”. Tim Webb, who lives in the area, started the campaign after seeing another man doing a similar thing on Facebook in Brightlingsea, Essex. He has staged toys in all sorts of ways in and around…

Location : The A35 westbound between the A354 Puddletown and the junction with the A354 Dorchester South. Reason : Flooding. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. Source link

In the fast-paced digital era, the online presence of restaurants plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining customers. A key component of this online interaction is the user experience (UX) of restaurant websites. A delicious UX not only enhances customer satisfaction but also contributes to the success and reputation of the establishment. In this article, we’ll explore 10 compelling reasons why a delightful user experience matters in restaurant websites in particular.   1. First Impressions Count   The restaurant industry is highly competitive, and making a positive first impression is crucial. A visually appealing and user-friendly website creates a…

Species throughout the animal kingdom feature vital interfaces between the outermost layers of their bodies and the environment. Intricate microscopic structures — featured on the outer skin layers of humans, as one example — are known to assemble in matrix patterns. But how these complex structures, known as apical extracellular matrices (aECMs) are assembled into elaborately woven architectures has remained an elusive question. Now, following years of research and the power of a technologically advanced instrument, University of California San Diego scientists have unraveled the underpinnings of such matrices in a tiny nematode. The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans has been studied…

Groups in Newhaven can apply via the Sussex Community Foundation for a Community Fund on behalf of Newhaven Enterprise Zone until January 5. The fund is to support organisations which “benefit the Newhaven area” with a decision on the chosen recipients to be made in March. There will also be two further rounds in May and September. Corinne Day, programme director at Newhaven Enterprise Zone said: “As the cost-of-living crisis continues, we know our community groups need a cash boost to support their important work now more so than ever. One of Denton Community Challenge’s events (Image: Supplied) “The fund is…

Officers were called to Woodside Cemetery in Paisley last Saturday morning. A woman was found dead within the grounds. Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and the force confirmed that they are continuing enquiries into the circumstances. They do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances.  A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.25am on Saturday, December 23, police were called after a woman was found dead within a cemetery on Broomlands Street, Paisley. “The death is being treated as unexplained but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances. “Enquiries are ongoing and a report will…

Location : The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J8 . Reason : Flooding. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Source link

Achromatic performance of different single lenses and multilayer lenses. (A) Schematic of the designer 3D-printed multilayer achromatic metalens (MAM). (B) Schematic of traditional and flat optics lenses [including Fresnel lens, multilevel diffractive lens (MDL), and metalens] with single layers and multilayers. (C) Evolution of focal spots at wavelengths of 400, 533, and 800 nm when additional layers are added (results are from an optimized three-layer design of 0.5-NA MAM). (D) The efficiencies, numerical apertures, and bandwidths (works in the visible band) of various achromatic metalenses. The color bar and marker size represent the figure or merit defined as the square…

From hotel fires to hospital scandals, we have reflected on some of the biggest stories from Sussex over the last year. Today, Daniel Green looks back at the year in politics, with the results of the local elections in May unleashing a political earthquake across the county, as well as looking ahead to what next year’s anticipated general election could mean for Sussex. The general election may not have been called yet, but 2023 was the year when campaigning got underway. The noise of campaigning has begun to grow ahead of the crescendo of a general election next year, with…

Location : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J10 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:45 and 09:00 on 31 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link