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Police are appealing for witnesses to come forwardThe collision took place on the coastbound carriageway of the M2 near the Medway service station.(Image: Google Maps)A man aged in his 50s has died in hospital following a serious crash on the M2. The collision involved one vehicle and took place on the coastbound carriageway of the motorway near the Medway service station at 8pm on Thursday, January 15.Emergency responders rushed to the scene of the crash, including officers from Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics.The driver of a gold-coloured Jaguar XF had sustained serious injuries and was taken…

What is the “walkaway test?” Vitalik Buterin’s “walkaway test” is a way to assess Ethereum’s long-term credibility. The network is intended to remain secure and functional even if its core developers were to stop actively upgrading it.In a recent analogy, Buterin suggested that a protocol should resemble a tool you own, such as a hammer, rather than a service that gradually degrades if the “vendor” loses interest or becomes constrained by external pressures.The end state he points to is an Ethereum that could “ossify if we want to,” where its value proposition does not depend on promised features that have…

The A21 Sedlescombe Road is closed both ways following a serious crash. Source link [Featured] [Just In]

Using a solid electrolyte instead of a liquid one inside a battery could enable rechargeable lithium metal batteries that are safer, store much more energy, and recharge far faster than today’s lithium-ion batteries. This idea has attracted scientists and engineers for decades. However, progress has been limited by a critical weakness. Solid electrolytes made from crystalline materials tend to develop microscopic cracks. Over time, these cracks grow during repeated charging and eventually cause the battery to fail. Researchers at Stanford, building on work they published three years ago that revealed how tiny cracks, dents, and surface defects form and spread,…

It would be the size of 55 football pitchesDaniel Esson and Local Democracy Reporter05:00, 19 Jan 2026Site of Enviromena’s proposed solar farm opposite Marten Farm off St Mary’s Road, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh(Image: Google / Local Democracy Reporting Service)A solar farm the size of 55 football pitches is set to get the green light – despite residents’ pleas to “leave our Marsh alone”. Some fear it will spoil the Romney Marsh’s unique landscape and argue that constructing the panels on “good agricultural land” is “unforgivable”.But developers insist the 16-megawatt facility, which can power more than 10,000 homes a year, will “strengthen…

Lakeland, FL, January 18, 2026 –(PR.com)– Gulf Coast Equipment Sales has published updated information outlining its equipment and support services for dry cleaning and commercial laundry operations, according to details available on the company’s website at gcequipmentsales.com. The overview presents the company’s role in supplying industrial laundry and dry cleaning equipment, replacement parts, and ongoing service support for businesses operating within the garment care industry.According to the company’s website, Gulf Coast Equipment Sales works with a range of established manufacturers that produce equipment used in dry cleaning and commercial laundry environments. These include machines designed for cleaning, finishing, pressing, and vacuum…

Glenn Morris was back in the Gillingham side on Saturday and saluted the efforts of a fellow veteran in their team.At 42, Morris was the oldest player to feature in League 2 at the weekend, and match-winner Garath McCleary looked a sprightly 38-year-old as he came off the bench to make an impact.Garath McCleary heads in the winning goal for Gillingham against Newport County Picture: @Julian_KPIThe Gills were 2-1 down when McCleary was tripped in the box, earning them a penalty which Armani Little converted to level it up, before he then headed in a winner after beating two defenders…

Monday 19 January 2026 1:00 am  |  Updated:  Monday 19 January 2026 1:01 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Fanvue, the AI-powered creator monetisation platform with a $100m-plus run rate, has announced a $22m Series A investment round. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260112458975/en/ Fanvue has bet big on AI-powered tools changing the face of an industry estimated to be worth over $500B by 2030. The platform, which recently crossed $100m annualised revenue, has over 17 million monthly active users,…

Art Workers for Palestine Scotland and other groups will occupy the charity’s public courtyard on Saturday, 24 January, to read, sing, exchange literature, and raise money for Palestinian charities.  In June 2025, a previous occupation of the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) ended prematurely after staff called the police on the activists. The demonstrations have been sparked by the CCA board’s refusal to adopt a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) policy or to endorse the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI). After the June incident, the CCA, which is described as a “not-for-profit, multi-purpose, centre…

The suspects have been described as wearing balaclavas and dark clothing13:20, 18 Jan 2026Updated 13:20, 18 Jan 2026Police stock image(Image: Rob Currell)Masked men armed with a hammer assaulted a male in a Co Armagh property during a burglary on Saturday.The incident took place at around 10.15pm on January 17, when two men gained access to a property in the Mountnab Road area of Markethill and assaulted a male occupant.The suspects have been described as wearing balaclavas and dark clothing, with one being armed with a hammer.READ MORE: Teen found ‘unconscious on the ground’ after serious attackREAD MORE: Air rifle and…