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Location : The A180 westbound between the junctions with the A160 and the M180 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:30 and 04:45 on 19 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 19 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link

XRP slid sharply below key support as a broad crypto sell-off intensified, wiping out leveraged positions, driving extreme oversold signals, and exposing mounting macro and regulatory stress that continues to weigh on digital asset prices. XRP Breaks Below $2.00 as Selling Pressure Accelerates At 8:13 p.m., XRP is trading near $1.95 against the U.S. dollar, […] Source link

The A21 Sedlescombe Road has been closed since 5.30 this morning following a serious collision near St Helen’s Road in Hastings. A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Officers were called about 12.27am on Sunday 18 January after a car collided with railings in St Helen’s Road. “The passenger – a 22-year-old local woman – was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries, while the driver fled the scene. “Following enquiries, a 23-year-old man – also from the local area – was located by officers at a nearby address and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in…

NASA is weeks away from sending astronauts farther than any crew has traveled before, with the agency’s second mission in its Artemis campaign. The Artemis II Press Kit now is available with information on the mission, astronauts, and other resources for media. “Artemis II will be a momentous step forward for human spaceflight. This historic mission will send humans farther from Earth than ever before and deliver the insights needed for us to return to the Moon — all with America at the helm,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “Artemis II represents progress toward establishing a lasting lunar presence and…

Michelle started experiencing unusual bleeding, achy joints and night sweats in June 2024, which got worseMichelle Griggs, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer, says she dismissed her symptoms initially – thinking it was the menopause(Image: Michelle Griggs / SWNS)A single mum who was diagnosed with cervical cancer says she dismissed her symptoms initially – thinking it was the menopause. Michelle Griggs, 50, started experiencing unusual bleeding, achy joints, and night sweats in June 2024, which got worse over the next two months.Having looked up her symptoms online, the mum from Folkestone, said that she felt confident that they were related…

Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) has completed the purchase of 200 acres at its Rockdale, Texas, site and signed a long-term data center lease with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), marking the first major hyperscale tenant at the location. The fee simple acquisition replaces Riot’s prior ground lease at Rockdale and was funded entirely through the sale of approximately 1,080 bitcoin from the company’s balance sheet, totaling $96 million.  The mining company said the purchase secures long-term operational control of the site and opens it for large-scale data center development.  The property includes a 700 MW grid interconnection, dedicated water supply,…

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed nine wholetime firefighters following a 16-week programme covering breathing apparatus, responding to road traffic collisions and delivering community safety initiatives. Their training culminated in a pass out parade at Platinum House in Horsham on January 15, where recruits demonstrated their skills in a simulated road traffic collision and a rescue from the drill tower. Chief fire officer Gary Ball, who presented the certificates, said: “I am delighted to welcome our nine new wholetime firefighters into the service. “Their commitment and determination throughout this challenging training have been outstanding. “They have consistently demonstrated professionalism and…

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 18 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Sunday 18 January 2026 4:53 pm  |  Updated:  Sunday 18 January 2026 4:54 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Wetherspoon is expected to unveil further sales growth Pub giant JD Wetherspoon is set to shed light on how its customers fared over the key Christmas period amid a backdrop of rising costs for the sector.The value pub chain, which runs around 800 venues across the UK, will become the latest firm to reveal its latest trading performance when it updates shareholders and analysts on Wednesday…

Utility companies who flout the rules while carrying out road works are in danger of being prosecutedSimon Finlay and Local Democracy Reporter22:35, 18 Jan 2026Utility companies who flout the rules while carrying out road works are in danger of being prosecuted(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service)Utility companies who flout the rules while carrying out road works are in danger of being prosecuted, it has emerged. Kent County Council (KCC) hopes that its get-tough policy will mean highways will be safer, flow more freely and force contractors to speed up the work.But the authority – which has seen a sharp rise in…