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The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Urgent hunt for man ‘who performed indecent act in Costa Coffee before moving on to SECOND cafe' as cops release CCTV
POLICE have issued a CCTV appeal to identify a man with information relating to two incident acts. Both incidents took place in coffee shops in Gravesend, Kent. The first took place on Tuesday May 27 when a man approached a girl in a Costa Coffee on the corner of the High Street at around 12:50pm. Another incident is suspected to have happened at the same location. A further report was received that a man had exposed himself in Coffee Republic on New Road at around 1:30pm. Kent Police has now issued a CCTV appeal to identify a man they believe may have important information relating to the linked cases. They said: "Investigators are treating the two reports as linked and are now able to release an image of a man they wish to speak to, since he may have important information. "Anyone who recognises the man is urged to come forward. 01474 366149 quoting 46/88923/25."
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers are racing to nab ‘best sun cream ever' that's now FREE – it's ‘great for school days' & takes seconds to apply
WITH temperatures continuing to soar, if you're in search of sun cream that's great for little ones, you've come to the right place. And if your purse is feeling the pinch more than ever before, fear not, as now, the 'best sun cream ever' is totally free - yes, you heard that correctly. 4 4 4 But you'll need to move quickly if you want to nab this epic freebie, as it's only available whilst stocks last. One savvy shopper was left beaming after browsing the shelves in her local Boots store, when she noticed the brilliant summer deal. Thrilled with her freebie, Carrie Webster took to social media to alert others, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Carrie uploaded a snap of her haul, alongside a picture of her receipt. Alongside the post, Carrie beamed: 'Bargain in Boots for sun cream! 'Buy two Soltan [bottles and] get the 8hr protect one for free!' While Boots Advantage card members will normally pay £4.95 a bottle for the Soltan Kids Once 8hr Protect & Play Suncare Lotion SPF50+ 200ml, with this limited-time cracking offer, shoppers can now get it totally free when they buy two selected Soltan products. Clearly overjoyed with her freebie which she nabbed from her local store in Gravesend, Carrie then added: 'The 8hr protect one is great for school days!' According to the product listing, this 'advanced sun protection' product has 'UVA and UVB filters to help protect skin against short and long term skin damage and premature skin ageing.' It takes just seconds to apply and has been hailed as 'perfect for outdoor adventures and on holiday." Kelsey Parker mum-shamed for admitting she doesn't put suncream on her kids The Boots buy is said to deliver 'eight hours of sun protection from a single application,' provided you follow the instructions. For best protection, generously apply the sun cream 15 minutes before going into the sun and rub in well. It is "water resistant, dermatologically tested and vegan-friendly". But parents should note that you should reapply if more time is spent in the water. Not only this, but it's also suitable for sensitive skin too. Alongside this, Carrie also bought two bottles of Protect & Moisturise Suncare Lotion, in factors 30 and 50+. This jaw-dropping offer is subject to stock availability, with your free gift being added to your basket on qualifying purchases while stocks last. Bargain hunters beam Facebook users were left beaming with the freebie, as one person said: 'Need to get these.' Whilst another added: 'I got this offer today, definitely a bargain.' Meanwhile, other bargain hunters eagerly raced to the comments to share their rave reviews on the high-street sun cream. One user simply beamed: 'Best sun cream ever.' The importance of sun cream in your skincare routine Dermatologist and skincare enthusiast Andrea Suarez - known as Dr Dray - revealed why you should wear suncream. The one thing you can do that will make the biggest difference - and this matters for all ages - is protecting your skin from the sun, Andrea stressed. "The vast majority of external aging is due to exposure to ultraviolet radiation," she continued, not because you're "not using some jazzy serum or layering 90 different things on your face everyday". "If you're not doing in your 20s, get on that now." But she said the use of sun cream alone doesn't go far enough. Andrea urged that you also wear sun-protective clothing like broad-brimmed hats and long sleeves, on top of not staying out too long in the sun. Doing this over your lifetime - and all year, not just during the summer or on sunny days - "will reduce the visible signs of photoageing", Andrea said. Those are wrinkles, muddled pigmentation and sagging skin. A second chimed in and wrote: 'I use the 8 hour one for my boys for school! No issues, also used it on previous abroad holidays and they never burnt even going in the pool! I stand by this sun cream for my older kids.' Someone else claimed: 'My kids NEVER burn with any of the baby or kids Soltan sun creams!' Whilst another Boots shopper explained: 'I swear by these Soltan once ones and we holiday in summer in Egypt and Turkey and Cape Verde (all very hot). All of my children are fair and they have never burnt with it and I only use the 30 for them most of the time.'
BBC News
8 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Petition to reinstate Tilbury to Gravesend ferry to be debated
Businesses are backing calls to reinstate the river crossing service between Gravesend in Kent and Tilbury in the operator of the service, announced last year it would not renew its Party member Rebecca Drake started a petition, which collected more than 2,400 signatures, and has been submitted to Kent County Council (KCC) to be debated at a council cabinet meeting on 17 KCC says it remains "committed" to working with other partners to explore "a sustainable, long-term solution for a replacement service, should funding become available". Ms Drake said she started her campaign last year after speaking to residents about how the closure had impacted them. "The service was a lifeline to the communities. Gravesend businesses have reported a noticeable downturn in revenue," she Drake, who ran as a parliamentary candidate in Gravesend last year, added: "Reinstating the ferry means there are more alternative transportation options and less pressure on roads." Glen White, owner of gaming cafe The Mug and Meeple in Gravesend, said the ferry was a "vital service" for businesses and residents in both towns."It was a shame the ferry stopped operating. It was a cost-effective way of travel for work, school and shopping," he Langley, owner of Gravesend Models & Wargames, said he had seen a fall in customer numbers visiting his shop."Many people, especially older people, came to Gravesend for shopping because it was convenient," he than 100,000 passenger journeys were made every year on the ferry service, according to KCC. A spokesperson for KCC said: "We understand the disappointment surrounding the withdrawal of the Tilbury ferry service. "Without joint funding from Thurrock District Council, we are currently unable to support the service independently due to ongoing budget constraints."Thurrock Council has been approached for a comment.
BBC News
13-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Gravesend care home rated inadequate for second time by CQC
A care home in Kent has been rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the second in Gravesend received the rating following an inspection in February which the CQC said found five breaches of legal regulations relating to safe care and treatment, safeguarding, staffing, recruitment and how the service was managed. In response to these findings, CQC imposed urgent conditions on the home to restrict them from taking on new residents without prior agreement from the which was also rated inadequate in a report published in September 2024, has been contacted for a comment. Inspectors found staff were supporting people with unsafe techniques, medicines were still not being managed or stored safely, people's care records and plans were not updated and lacked detail, and incident management and safeguarding systems were report also said staff were not always recruited safely and there were gaps in employment checks. Areas of the home - including people's bedrooms - remained difficult to keep clean and in need of updating, and the environment continued to be potentially disorienting for people with dementia.A new manager was in post since the last inspection, but the provider had not given them a clear induction or action plan, the CQC the watchdog added that staff reported the new manager had made some positive changes, such as acting quickly on a concern about a lack of equipment. Serena Coleman, CQC deputy director of operations in the south, said staff did not take action when people's health was at risk."We also saw detail was missing from notes about what staff did when someone had choked on their food, and staff didn't support people who had wounds on their skin to regularly change positions to prevent further injury," she deputy director said in the watchdog's previous inspection it found people were at risk of sexualised behaviour from other residents and this was still the case. Ms Coleman added: "During the inspection, we saw a 20-minute period where no staff were present in a room with six residents. "Incident reports showed 80% of falls happened during the night shift, but staffing levels hadn't been reviewed." The deputy leader said the care home had been told where "immediate and widespread" improvements were CQC explained that the home remained in special measures, meaning it was being closely monitored to ensure people were kept safe whilst improvements were made.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Carers Week: 'Shining the light' on young carers in South East
For many young people across the South East, their focus revolves around school, homework, catching up with friends and enjoying interests and some face the extra responsibility of caring for a family member who has a health condition or living with a 14, from Gravesend in Kent, looks after his older brother Henry, who has autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and a sleeping and eating mother Natalie told the BBC: "I feel guilty sometimes because Billy doesn't have a child's life. He doesn't go out with his friends because he wants to stay home and help me." Billy was eight years old when he started looking after Henry. He said initially he found the extra responsibilities "tough"."I struggled to keep up with homework as well, but I can now manage the different tasks," he added."When I come home from school, I look after Henry. I cook his food, do the washing and I wait for mum as she returns late from work." On Saturdays, Billy tidies the rooms, maintains the front and back gardens and does the who is a single parent, said: "I don't ask Billy to do the tasks, he takes them on himself." Billy was a recipient of the Community Hero Award at the Gravesham Civic and Community Awards 2025 in May. He is also a member of the Shadow Youth Board and the Young Carer National Voice and he advocates passionately for more support and recognition of young though Billy has taken on care responsibilities, he finds time to engage in his own hobbies such as growing tomatoes and playing rugby and basketball. "When I grow up, I want to be a PE teacher or a police officer," he said. Fifteen-year-old Oliver from Eastbourne in East Sussex is the sole carer for his mother Wendy, who has a pacemaker and a mechanical heart valve and takes special medication for her was a recipient of BBC's Make A Difference Award last year. While he was recognised for his dedication, he admitted the extra responsibilities are "challenging" at times. "Mum is proud of me. We get through it together and we support each other," Oliver said. Oliver was eight years old when he saved his mother's life by contacting 999 after she collapsed in the middle of the night. He told Radio Sussex that at the time he was dealing with the situation, fear had not crossed his mind."Looking back it was scary," he said. "Mum does feel guilty some times with me looking after her, but I try to let her care for me when she can." 'Young carers feel lonely' Rosie Lowman, service manager for East Sussex charity Care for the Carers, said it has received an increasing number of referrals for young carers from ages five to 17. According to the charity, there are about 8,000 young carers in the county. To support the youngsters, it has launched a fundraising appeal to keep its Young Carers Groups to Action For Children, eight out of 10 young carers feel lonely during summer holidays. "While many young people look forward to a summer break young carers could face an increase in their caring role and as a result they feel more isolated from their peers," Ms Lowman said."We want to use Carers Week (9-15 June) to shine the light on young carers and how important respite is for them."Oliver said support groups are vital so young carers "do not feel alone". "It's crucial every young carer gets the same opportunities as other young people," Oliver added.
