4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Major A-road used by thousands of drivers every day hit with closures for a YEAR sparking travel chaos for commuters
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A MAJOR A-road used by thousands of drivers every day has been hit with 12 months worth of closures – sparking travel chaos for commuters.
Significant diversions will extend along the A52 Derby Road in Nottingham.
The disruption covers 1.4 miles of road which runs along Wollaton ParkGETTY
Priory Island, on the border of Wollaton and Lenton Abbey, to the Queen‘s Medical Centre island, makes up the affected area – National Highways has announced.
It covers 1.4 miles of road which runs along Wollaton Park.
The 12-month issue of roadworks starts this spring.
A new cycleway and footpath is also set to be created by engineers to allow access from the park to the University of Nottingham.
Plus, improvements to pedestrian lighting-controlled crossings on the popular stretch are in the making.
Along with a new 24/7 one-way system between the two roundabouts to manage traffic.
However, the westbound carriageway is set to close for a whopping four months.
Followed by the eastbound carriageway for a further two months.
Traffic will be diverted from Priory roundabout next to Woodside Road and the University of Boulevard to re-join the A52 at Dunkirk Island.
As the area currently experiences significant capacity issues at many junctions resulting in queuing and delays.
The agency’s project manager, Sue Chambers said: “This scheme is designed to provide a new modern road that will improve the experience of the road users, cyclists and walkers who use it.
“The work will take around 12 months to complete but by doing all the work together we will reduce long-term disruption to road users, stakeholders and local residents.”
Drainage systems are also set to be improved.
Work will mainly be carried out during the day but traffic management will take place across eight phases.
However, some activities may take place overnight, National Highways warns.
The work will initially take place with ongoing bridge repairs at QMC Roundabout, which has already caused disruption for drivers.
And caused buses to divert.
But the QMC bridge repairs should finish this summer.
Improvements to Nottingham Knight and Wheatcroft junctions, to the south of the country will begin later in the year.
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Joe Tate’s life at risk as mystery condition worsens after being locked up alone in a barn by Ross Barton in Emmerdale
EMMERDALE’S Joe Tate finds himself in serious danger next week as his health takes a terrifying turn for the worse – while being held captive in a barn by Ross Barton.
Emmerdale’s Ross is out for revenge, but as Joe’s mystery condition rapidly worsens, could he have made a deadly mistake?
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ITVNoah has another flashback… will this one reveal the truth about the night he was spiked?[/caption]
With Noah’s drugging still a mystery – after he was found staggering in the road last week – he struggles to remember what happened.
Meanwhile, Kim checks her surveillance on Joe, but her focus is disrupted when a visitor arrives, voicing their suspicions about him.
Kim remains adamant that Joe is innocent, but a seed of doubt is planted.
Determined to uncover the truth, Kim lures Joe into a false sense of security before confiding in Lydia, tasking her with spying on him.
While Lydia is left bemused, Kim makes it clear she won’t rest until she uncovers Joe’s secret – unaware that one of his biggest secrets is standing right in front of her in the form of Dawn.
Elsewhere, Noah has a flashback to the night of the limo crash that could change everything.
Meanwhile, Joe suffers a dizzy spell, leaving him vulnerable to Ross, who seizes the opportunity to grab and threaten him.
Dragging Joe to a remote barn, Ross keeps him trapped, and as time passes, Joe’s condition worsens.
With Joe locked up and no one aware of his whereabouts, will help arrive in time – or is Ross about to go from kidnapper to killer?
Elsewhere in the Dales, a crisis meeting is held among the co-conspirators over Anthony’s death.
Tensions rise when they learn of Caleb’s attempt to frame Cain for the crime.
As the group argues, one of them suggests going to the police, sparking fear that it could unravel everything they’ve worked to cover up.
Meanwhile, Steph remains resolute in uncovering the truth about what her parents are hiding.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm or stream from 7am on ITVX.
Most devastating soap deaths
SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust.
Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years.
EASTENDERS
Barry Evans – Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying.
Her plan to inherit Barry’s fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files.
Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was “fake”.
Bradley Branning – Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater’s rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died.
He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape.
Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death.
CORONATION STREET
Tina McIntyre – Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow – despite him being married to Carla Connor.
When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla’s brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her.
Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony – then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her.
In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe.
Molly Dobbs – Molly was one of the victims in Corrie’s 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold).
Sarah Sugden – After the family got into financial problems, Sarah’s son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn.
He didn’t realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze.
Nine villagers – The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale.
Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash.
Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died.
HOLLYOAKS
Carmel McQueen – The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family’s car.
Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble – but got stuck in it herself.
Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel.
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ITVSteph is determined to find out what her parents are hiding[/caption]
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Starmer’s British troops vow boosted morale in Kyiv – but those words look empty while he scrimps on defence funds
SIR Keir Starmer’s pledge to deploy “British boots in Ukraine” has been met with jubilance in Kyiv.
But in Britain it’s raised more questions than answers as to how Europe must respond to the war.
PASir Keir Starmer’s pledge to deploy ‘British boots in Ukraine’ has been met with jubilance in Kyiv[/caption]
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AFPUkrainian troops are continuing to fight against Russia[/caption]
In eerie Kyiv men between 20 – 50 are few and far between on the frozen streets.
Most of them are stationed across the frontline, have been injured or died fighting what they see as not just a battle for Ukraine – but for the West and Europe and democracy.
From the UK they need certainty. Not empty words.
The PM knows he desperately needs to set out a path to spending 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence.
How is it feasible for thousands of troops to come and help desperate Ukrainians when Sir Keir hasn’t even explained how he will fund them?
In an empty restaurant in quiet Lviv, I watched as five Ukrainian security chiefs guzzled a shot of vodka.
It was around their fourth toast of night – easy work for these hard-as-nails military men.
Having drunk to the health of their country and army, this next drink was for Britain.
The chiefs had heard Sir Keir Starmer pledge the possibility of peacekeeping British boots on Ukrainian soil. And for that they were elated.
The promise from the PM came in the wake of US President Donald Trump side-lining Kyiv to kickstart discussions on a deal to end the war with Vladimir Putin.
“Even hearing the words British boots, before anything has happened, is a huge morale boost for my people”, one military top brass told me as he slurped bright red Borscht.
The human tank added: “Many steps in the war are being made first by Britain and then others followed.
“It’s good leadership and this is how it should be. Someone needs to take the lead.”
What he and his top brass colleagues around the table weren’t seeing was the chaos the PM’s announced had sparked.
ReutersVladimir Putin is ready to speak to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky ‘if necessary’[/caption]
ReutersUkrainian servicemen fire an MRLS BM-21 missile towards the Russian army in the Donetsk region[/caption]
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At home, former British Army chief Lord Dannatt warned the UK military is “so run down” it couldn’t lead any future peacekeeping mission to Kyiv.
Other military sources told The Sun’s defence man Jerome Starkey the army will be stretched to breaking point if thousands of troops go to hold the line in Ukraine.
In Paris last night, at an emergency meeting of leaders to strategize Europe’s response to Trump, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz slated Sir Keir’s proposal.
He told reporters: “It is completely premature and the completely wrong time to be having this discussion now.”
While the response went down more like a cup of cold sick than vodka with military leaders I met in Kyiv, Mr Scholz has somewhat of a point.
There are questions Sir Keir must answer – and fast.
But while the war still rages, security chiefs in Ukraine tell me that more than anything they need weapons.
The future of the war is in the air, they say.
Drones, missiles, and air defence capabilities are in short supply but are key to stopping “idiot” Putin’s killing spree.
The war will be far more focused on tech than people in the not too distant future.
Responding to Scholz’s backlash against British peacekeepers, a former Ukrainian SAS man told me: “Germany doesn’t have to be afraid of the Russians. There’s no point in being scared.
“If we have well trained British military here on the second or third line it can be very helpful so we can send our people to the frontline.”
He added: “What I’m hearing from Germany is disappointing. Historically, Germany they are scared of Nazi flashbacks.
“There are people saying Germans can’t be on sovereign Ukrainian soil.
“This is bullshit said by people who support Russian propaganda.”
While Starmer’s offer of peace-keeping troops on the ground was widely welcomed, first, of course, the region needs peace.
In Lviv I received a warning.
“We will fight until the death,” a security chief told me.
“We have nothing to lose. We are not going anywhere.
“But the war is not about Ukraine and it won’t stop in Ukraine.
“Putin is coming to Europe and we can’t stop him forever.”
Sir Keir’s words are welcomed – but it will be his plan of execution that really has any bearing on the devastating war.
So far that is missing.
PAStarmer has made a rallying cry to Europe urging them to ‘step up’ and deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine[/caption]
APA Ukrainian policeman of special police unit fires a D-30 cannon towards Russian positions near Kreminna, Luhansk region[/caption]
EPADamaged buildings in Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, eastern Ukraine[/caption]
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘We didn’t even know he could do that’ – Man Utd fans can’t believe their eyes after seeing Antony’s goal celebration
ANTONY stunned Manchester United fans with his celebration after scoring for Real Betis at the weekend.
The 24-year-old joined Betis on loan until the end of the 2024-25 season last month after a poor spell with United.
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In 14 appearances for the Red Devils this term, Antony scored just one goal and quickly fell out of favour with new manager Ruben Amorim.
But since moving to Spain, the Brazilian has enjoyed a complete resurgence.
In four outings for Real Betis, Antony has managed the same number of goal contributions.
His latest strike came against Real Sociedad on Sunday.
The winger scored a left-footed volley just under 20 yards out from goal, firing the ball into the bottom-left corner.
But it was his celebration that caught the attention of some fans.
Running towards the corner flag, Antony cartwheeled into a backflip.
Man Utd fans took to social media to react, with one person writing: “We didn’t even know that Antony could do backflip!”
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