Day: April 1, 2023
‘Most amusing’: Gilbert and George welcome the public to their own gallery
April 1, 2023Every creative person yearns for a room of their own. But for the stars of Britain’s contemporary art world, it seems that now only a venue of their own will do. Last weekend it was Tracey Emin in Margate; on Saturday morning it was the turn of the veteran duo Gilbert and George. “It is […]
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How much is the current ULEZ charge and how to pay?
April 1, 2023The expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone has proved controversial for road users across the capital. A consultation on the expansion was announced in 2017, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan saying at the time: ‘I am determined to take the bold action needed to protect the public from London’s poisonous, deadly air. ‘I can’t […]
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Met Police bans social media on smartphones of serving officers
April 1, 2023Scotland Yard told the Standard: “We’ve been undergoing a smartphone rollout for officers over the last few months. It is possible to download apps like maps, news, and transport apps on them, but not social media apps.” The Met confirmed that it has already provided these newly locked-down smartphones to various police teams, but did […]
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Port of Dover ‘deeply frustrated’ as coach traffic suffers long delays
April 1, 2023T he Port of Dover has said it is “deeply frustrated” as coach traffic faces “significant delays”. The port, which has declared a critical incident, said the delays were “due to lengthy French border processes and sheer volume”. Additional coach bookings taken by ferry operators for Easter have impacted operations, a statement on the port’s […]
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Port of Dover ‘deeply frustrated’ after declaring critical incident following high volumes of Easter Holiday traffic
April 1, 2023T he Port of Dover has said it is “deeply frustrated” after officials declared a critical incident due on Friday night. The port said the delays were “due to lengthy French border processes and sheer volume”. P&O Ferries also apologised for the wait times for coaches sailing from Dover, while DFDS said it is expecting […]
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Council launches legal action against Home Office’s ‘irrational’ asylum seeker plan
April 1, 2023W est Lindsey District Council has launched legal action against the Home Office to challenge the decision to use a local Royal Air Force station as a site for asylum accommodation. It follows an announcement by the Minister for Immigration on Wednesday to use RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire as a site for up to 2,000 […]
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Water companies could face unlimited fines for polluting
April 1, 2023W ater companies could face unlimited fines and penalties under new Government plans to tackle pollution. Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is expected to announce next week plans that ministers believe will “make polluters pay”, with tougher fines levied on water companies put into a “water restoration fund”. It comes as the latest Environment Agency figures […]
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