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Travel disruption after lorry hits railway bridge
A section of road in Guildford is closed after a lorry crashed into a railway bridge. The vehicle, travelling westbound on the A25 Midleton Road, hit the bridge at about 06:00 BST on Wednesday. Trains were delayed following the incident but were using the bridge as normal again from 08:00, according to Network Rail. Surrey Police said the westbound carriageway remained closed while officers helped remove the vehicle. Network Rail said it had stopped trains as a precaution to allow for an inspection of the bridge. "We thank passengers for their patience and understanding and apologise for the disruption this incident caused to their journeys," a spokesperson added. Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Disruption after lorry hits railway bridge Network Rail Surrey Police
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6 days ago
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Crash shuts main road in both directions
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash which has closed part of the A1 in Nottinghamshire. National Highways said traffic had been stopped in both directions between the B1174 Gonerby Moor and the B6326 Fernwood near Newark on Trent. The fire service said it was in attendance along with the air ambulance and it expected the road to be closed for some time. Police have been contacted for further information. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. National Highways Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Moonlight walk to remember lost loved ones
People are set to take part in a Jersey walking event to remember loved ones they have lost. Jersey Hospice Care has organised the Moonlight Walk with two circular routes - a 5km (3.1 miles) Half Moon Walk or a 10km (6.2 miles) Full Moon Walk - starting at St Brelade's Parish Hall at 21:00 BST. Organisers said more than 300 people had signed up and they expected a few more to attend on the night. Marina Brockbank, community engagement officer for Jersey Hospice Care, said the event could be "truly heart-warming". More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Ms Brockbank said: "Whether you're walking to celebrate the lives of those no longer with us, make new memories, or perhaps a bit of both - it's about coming together as a community to show how much we value our hospice's work." The charity said marshals and water stops would be positioned along the routes and entrants would get a cup of tea and some cake when they finish. Entries cost £31.50 for a family of two adults and two children or £10.50 for people aged 16 or over and £5.25 for under 16s, who must be accompanied by an adult, the charity said. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Jersey Hospice Care launches three-year strategy Jersey Hospice aims to raise £100,000 in 72 hours Jersey Hospice Care Moonlight Walk
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Ukrainian refugee scoops gold at honey awards
A Ukrainian refugee living in Devon who started a business selling honey from her homeland has received national recognition. Maryna Georgieva, from Moretonhampstead, fled the war in 2022 with her two children and started her company Honeyland, where she imports honey produced in Ukraine to sell in the UK. Last month her product won gold at the London International Honey Awards. Ms Georgieva said the award belongs to all the "incredible" Ukrainian beekeepers who had "collecting honey during the most challenging of times". More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Ms Georgieva said she only planned to stay in Devon for six months before returning home but the continuing conflict scuppered her plans. She said her signature buckwheat honey was "unusual" and "unique in taste", similar to manuka honey. On her award, she said she was "very happy and proud to win gold". Ms Georgieva said she has an "ambitious plan" to deliver Ukrainian honey across the country and get it into every major supermarket. "I'm limited in time so I live on high speed," she said. "We're on a mission to make people in the UK fall in love with Ukrainian honey." Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ How bees could help war-hit families in Ukraine Swarms of rare bees rehomed for house restoration Devon school trains 'mini beekeepers' London Honey Awards
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Gull sips man's coffee before stealing his mug
A gull has taken revenge on a man who was installing anti-bird spikes in a Cornish town - by drinking his coffee and pinching his mug. Maintenance worker Darren Pardoe had been bird proofing houses in Porthleven when he stopped at a pub for a coffee on 3 June. He said he had been talking to someone before he turned around to find the gull helping himself to the hot brew. Before he could take action, the feathered thief flew off with the mug. "I think it had remembered me," he joked. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Recalling the coffee heist, Mr Pardoe said: "I turn round and sure enough a seagull's got its beak in my coffee... next minute the bird picks up the coffee cup by its handle and takes off across the harbour with it. "It flew round the harbour and then landed on the water, put the cup down, and the cup just sank." Mr Pardoe captured a photo of the bird in flight with his coffee mug. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ 'Starving' seagulls baited to be hit by cars 'Seagull boy' swoops in to retain screeching title Stop feeding seagull 'muggers', beachgoers told
