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East Kent Access Road during construciton, from Minster to Pegwell
An £86m road is to be officially opened today by local transport minister Norman Baker.
The front bencher will join Kent County Council leader Paul
Carter and South Thanet MP Laura Sandys to officially open the East
Kent Access Road.
Its completion aims to help support economic growth and create jobs
across the eastern part of the county.
It also means better transport links to such sites as Manston
Airport; the Discovery Park on the former Pfizer
site, Eurokent - a mixed-use site - and Manston Business
Park.
Eurokent and Manston business parks are joint initiatives
between Kent County Council and Thanet District Council that have
the potential to deliver 550 homes and 4,000 jobs.
The new road was built by Kent County Council with £81.25 million
funding from the Department for Transport and £5.75 million from
KCC.
Tuesday, May 22 2012
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Great news... now we just need Thanet Council to ignore the NIMBYs and back Manston.
23 May 2012 9:22 AM
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Boy, 3, helps deliver baby in Asda car park in Spondon - BBC News
Joshan kept his mother calm while Ashriya was born
A three-year-old boy has been hailed a hero by his mother after he helped her give birth in a supermarket car park in Derby.
Sonia Chima was on her way to hospital with husband Kaz and son Joshan when she went into labour.
The family pulled into the Asda store in Spondon and dialled 999.
Mrs Chima said Joshan helped her to keep calm and had told her how to breathe until help arrived. "He was brilliant," she said.
"He's a live wire most of the time - but when we needed him he really shone through."
'Stop the car'Her husband, who had gone into the supermarket to get blankets for the baby after the paramedics arrived, said: "Just when you think you've seen everything in life, something like that pops up.
"I suppose the real hero is Joshan, if he hadn't been calm I think I would probably have lost it.
"He was holding his mum's hand - giving her juice and saying to her, 'mum you breath like this'. He was brilliant."
Mrs Chima went into advanced labour with her daughter Ashriya shortly after leaving home for the hospital.
She said: "The plan was my for my mother to have Joshan, but it all happened so fast - I had asked my mum to meet us at the hospital.
"But we literally got to the Asda roundabout, about three or four minutes from home.
"I said to Kaz, I can't help but push - I think we need to stop the car."
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Asda plans for Redhill site regeneration progress - Get Surrey
RESIDENTS in Redhill will soon be able to have their say on Asda's plans to regenerate the Cromwell Road area of the town centre.
The supermarket firm has submitted its transport assessment for a new 30,000sq-ft store to Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, allowing the authority to formally register the planning application.
Asda wants to open in Redhill in 2014, bringing almost 300 new jobs.
Oliver Jones, property communications manager, said: "We are keen to bring this food store as quickly as possible for the people who want it there.
"It will bring 280 jobs to the area, a mix of full-time and part-time, which will all have access to training programmes.
"We are still waiting on planning permission, but we are ever hopeful and we realise this will be a big benefit for the community."
The land Asda wants to build on is currently occupied by a number of people living in flats owned by the Raven Housing Trust.
Susan Lea, communications officer for the trust, said: "While discussions have been taking place with Asda, no agreement has been reached on the terms for any purchase of Raven’s land.
"We remain open to discussions with Asda but do not anticipate much happening now until after the summer, and only then if Asda is successful with their planning application.
"If we do reach an agreement with Asda following a successful planning application, we will of course work with the council to find alternative homes and provide financial and practical help to residents affected."
And speaking for Asda, Mr Jones added: "Typically, [with] situations like this, they [the residents] are provided with a compensation offer or rehoused elsewhere. We will keep people informed as best as we can."
Local resident Hannah Rainford said that although she thought the site would be better used for something other than a supermarket, she would still prefer Asda to set up shop there rather than it remain in its present state.
She said: "I would rather that Redhill had one large supermarket and that the run-down Cromwell Road area was regenerated with restaurants and a cinema. Although I would rather that Asda took the site, over the option of it staying as it is."
Another Redhill resident, Gary Hawkins, believes the town has enough supermarkets already, saying: "I think the monster-sized Sainsbury's will be quite enough, but Cromwell Road does need some attention."
Source: www.getsurrey.co.uk
Morrisons to relaunch in-store bakeries - Retail Bulletin
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Morrisons is relaunching its in-store bakeries at the end of this month as it looks to meet demand from its customers for more artisan products at an affordable price.
The supermarket’s in-store bakers will introduce over 30 new lines including products such as hand-dimpled Focaccia, Tiger Paw, Sourdough Boule and Chocolate Twists. In addition, over 40 lines will be improved after the implementation of a benchmarking process.
As well as streamlining the range and introducing new and improved products, the packaging is being refreshed to reflect the new 'look and feel' of the bakery. Rustic-looking paper and unbleached cardboard will be used to wrap the products and reinforce the supermarket’s 'Baked by Us' message.
Andy Clegg, Morrisons’ bakery buying manager, said: "Our in-store bakery will have a new look, new packaging and industry-leading products that will provide our customers with both a compelling offer and great value for money. Thanks to our skilled bakers we are able to offer a more artisian experience in order to give customers more of the things they want – great food that’s affordable for everyone."
The new launch is part of a two-year own brand review by Morrisons that will see the supermarket’s brand tiering evolve from a ‘good-better-best’ model to one that better reflects its customers' needs.
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Asda Finance Reveals the Best Locations in the World for the Three Rs-Rest, Relaxation and - PR Inside
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 05/23/12 -- A recent Asda Finance e-survey on British attitudes to holidays found that 64% of Brits, whether going abroad or staying in the UK, opt for relaxation as the number one 'must-have' requirement when they are looking to book.(i)
To help those looking for a holiday that combines the three Rs - Rest, Relaxation, and Romance - Asda Finance has compiled a list of five of the best three R destinations.
Whether you are hoping to have a relaxing getaway in the UK, or to head off somewhere a bit more exotic this summer, we know that what the majority of Brits are after is rest, relaxation and romance.
With this in mind we have pulled together our top five destinations where it is possible to experience the three Rs in style.
Obviously for those jetting abroad they should not forget to make sure that they have travel insurance : www.asdafinance.com/insurance/travel-insurance/ before they go. If you are travelling last minute you can buy Asda Travel Insurance with your mobile phone. All the relevant travel insurance details are sent to you via text message, but remember that you still need to be in the UK when you make the purchase.
If you are planning a holiday in the UK this year or just a weekend away, an Asda Annual Travel Insurance policy will provide you and your family with cover for any pre-booked trips of two nights or more.
Five of the Best Destinations for experiencing the three Rs:
1. Goa, India
Goa is an Indian beach paradise that is synonymous with rest, relaxation and romance. It has lots to offer visiting couples as it is both a party beach and a honeymoon hotspot.
2. Paris, France
The perfect romantic city break destination makes for a relaxing trip. Why? Well it is easy to get to from the UK for a start. Explore all that Paris has to offer - the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame and more.
3. Lake District, UK
The Lake District is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful spots in the UK. It is perfect for relaxation and romance. If you like fresh air, long walks and cosy pubs, the Lake District is ideal.
4. Venice, Italy
With over 150 canals and more bridges than you can imagine, Venice is a great place for a romantic and relaxing get away. While the major tourist sights can get busy, particularly when the cruise ships are in, wander a few blocks back from St. Mark's Square and you can find yourself living like a local, relaxing and taking it easy with a coffee or glass of wine.
5. Dorset, UK
Country pubs, secluded beaches, scenic walks and laid back villages make Dorset a great destination for some of the 3 Rs. Whether it is a romantic stroll along a beach you are after or a relaxing sailing experience from Poole, you can find what you are looking for in Dorset.
Notes to Editors
(i)Asda Insurance Research (Nov 2011).
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Morrisons ponders feedback ahead of application (From This Is Local London) - This is london Calling
Morrisons ponders feedback ahead of Weybridge store application
7:30am Wednesday 23rd May 2012 in News By Louise Robertson
Supermarket chain Morrisons is considering feedback from a series of public consultations ahead of a formal planning application.
The company wants to develop the former Focus DIY site in Weybridge into a new food store.
Plans at the public exhibitions on May 10, 11 and 12 showed draft plans proposing to bring the chain’s “store of the future” scheme to the town.
The store plans to stock up to 600 lines of fresh produce and wants 220 parking spaces, offering 1.5 hours of free parking to encourage trips to other shops in the high street.
Richard Haynes, development executive for Morrisons, said: “We’re delighted that so many people attended our public exhibition and we are currently analysing the hundreds of comments received.
“We are very grateful to everyone who submitted feedback for taking the time to give us their views and for helping us to improve and refine the scheme, ultimately making it better.”
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Source: www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
