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Call 999 if you see missing man who may be in Essex

People have been urged to call 999 if you see this missing man who may be in Essex. Paul Curran, 73, has been missing from Minster in the Isle Of Sheppey since the evening of Sunday, August 6.
Police are concerned for his welfare and believe he may hav…

Stoke-on-Trent man drove wrong way down motorway and led …

A Stoke-on-Trent man who drove the wrong way down a motorway “risked killing people”, a court has heard. Thomas Mayer, of Minster Street, in Burslem, was spotted driving a Honda Civic near the Knowsley Expressway, in Merseyside, on New Year’s Day.
Duri…

What people think of new Kent railway station days after opening

The new Thanet[1] Parkway railway station opened to passengers on Monday (July 31). It is the county’s first railway station to be built in eight years.
As a result, passengers are now able to travel from Thanet Parkway to London in 70 minutes[2], Netw…

New Kent railway station opens to public

Thanet[1] Parkway station opened today (Monday 31 July), the first new station in Kent[2] for eight years.
The first train arrived on time at Thanet[3] Parkway at 04:58 this morning, and was scheduled to arrive at London[4] St. Pancras at 06:25. High-s…

Yes Minister and Casualty star John Nettleton dies

Yes Minister star John Nettleton has died aged 94, his agent has announced today.
The actor was best known for portraying Sir Arnold Robinson in the political satire sitcom and in its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister, in the 1980s as well as having a cameo …

Northern staff pick their favourite scenic routes

Rail operator Northern[1] has asked staff members to pick their favourite rail routes to work on, the results of which are below:
Middlesborough to Whitby[2]
This journey begins at the industrial town of Middlesborough and makes its way across the stun…

Thanet to London in 70 minutes when new station opens in weeks

The new Thanet Parkway railway station which will connect to London in 70 minutes is opening to passengers within weeks. It is the county’s first railway station to be built in eight years.
Pictures show the platform, stairs, waiting shelters and bicyc…

New Kent station to open next month

A new station will open between Ramsgate and Minster at the end of next month.
Thanet Parkway has two 240m platforms suitable for 12-car trains, and will offer high speed services to London as well as trains to other places in Kent.
The station, which …

‘Open mind’ on a third Menai crossing says transport minister

The Welsh Government minister leading on transport says he has an “open mind” about a third Menai crossing but that it was not an option they could even afford to pursue right now. Welsh Government had previously backed a third crossing over the Menai …

Town could double in size with 1900 new homes, school and pub

Councillors are set to decide on plans which would see the pretty market town of Howden expand by up to 1,900 homes, along with a new school, pub, medical centre and other facilities.
Plans set to go before East Riding Council’s[1] Planning Committee n…

Commencement of Flowserve homes construction, new eco homes …

The following planning applications have been submitted to Newark and Sherwood District Council:
Averham: Lawful Development Certificate for two-storey rear extension, at Brickyard Cottage, Micklebarrow Hill, by Mr Combellack.
Balderton: Submission of …