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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
M5 CLOSED in both directions after ‘serious crash' as drivers warned road will be shut ‘for a while' & cops respond
A SERIOUS crash has shut the M5 in both directions tonight, causing major travel disruption, with drivers being urged to avoid the area or expect long delays. The collision occurred in Gloucestershire, between Junctions 13 (Stroud) and 14 (Thornbury). Advertisement 1 Serious crash shuts M5 both ways, An air ambulance has landed at the scene Credit: National Highways All emergency services, including the air ambulance, are at the scene. National Highways: South-West confirmed on X that "Traffic Officers are assisting with strategic closures on the approach.' Avon and Somerset Police are leading the response, supported by ambulance and fire crews. The crash has prompted a full closure of the motorway both northbound and southbound, with no clear estimate yet on when it will reopen. Advertisement A spokesperson said: 'Due to the nature of the incident, the road will remain closed for a while.' National Highways warned drivers: 'If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. "Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.' Diversions have been put in place. Advertisement Most read in The Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Drain desilting works underway in Ongole, Nellore
The Municipal Corporations of Nellore and Ongole have initiated works to clear blockages of drains to prevent rainwater stagnation and mosquito menace in the cities due the early monsoon arrival this year. The desilting works at major and minor drains are likely to complete in both the cities before the onset of rainy season. Ongole Municipal Corporation (OMC) had already initiated the desilting of drains two months ago. Recently, Ongole City Mayor had launched a special sanitation programme in five divisions of the city as per the instructions of MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao. This special drive will be held for 5-6 days in each ward. Speaking to The Hindu, OMC Commissioner Dr. Koduru Venkateswara Rao said, 'Using heavy machinery, the desiltation works are currently underway at Pothuraju Canal near Sathyanarayanapuramu. Totally, we are spending ₹1.6 crore for desilting the drainages of 105 km distance. The works are expected to be completed by 5 June'. Similarly, Nellore Municipal Corporation (NMC) Public Health Department has undertaken a programme to desilt all the canals, which have been unpaved for a long time due to ramps, to make them suitable for irrigation. As part of this drive, the drainages across 20 divisions are being desilted to avoid waterlogging during the rainy season. 'The irrigation department is spending ₹1.72 crore for desilting the canals. Apart from that, the NMC has taken up the desilting of major drains with ₹5 crore, and minor drains with nearly about ₹2 crore in both Nellore Rural and City constituencies. The works will be completed by 15 July before commencement of rains,' NMC Commissioner Y.O. Nandan told The Hindu. Unlike other districts of Andhra Pradesh, the seasonal rainfall begins in Nellore due to North-East monsoon during the months of October–December. Presently, the district is receiving a spell of rains caused by early South-West monsoon. With its impact, a few streets in the city had to face sanitation problems which was swiftly monitored by the NMC.
The Herald Scotland
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Hotel overlooking ‘picturesque' harbour put up for sale
Graham + Sibbald is marketing the Harbour House Hotel and Anglesea Apartments in the Dumfries and Galloway region. The hotel and apartments. (Image: Graham + Sibbald) The agent said: "The hotel enjoys a prominent corner position overlooking the picturesque Portpatrick harbour. "The Harbour House has eight letting bedrooms, has spectacular views across the harbour and offers a wide range of food and beverage options which appeal to a range of locals and tourists." The view across the harbour. (Image: Graham + Sibbald) The agent also said: 'In addition to the hotel, the Anglesea Apartments, adjacent to the hotel, offer three apartments, allowing the business to cater for a range of guest options. 'Portpatrick is a small fishing village tucked away on Scotland's most south western peninsula." The property overlooks the harbour. (Image: Graham + Sibbald) The agent added: "The village is a year-round popular tourist destination attracting a wide range of visitors for its quirky vibes, golf courses and nature enthusiasts.' READ MORE: The village is on the South-West Coastal 300 Route and is at the start or end of the Southern Upland Way "attracting a flow of visitors throughout the year". Graham + Sibbald said: "The availability of the Harbour House Hotel and Anglesea Apartments presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a waterside hotel, in a location that welcomes year-round tourist trade, and has enjoyed a well-established level of trade." Offers around £775,000 are invited.
