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In North Shields this week we have started ground investigation works after a report of possible mining related damage to two homes. Due to access issues it was necessary to use a crane to deliver a drilling rig to the back garden of one of the properties so that ground samples can be taken and examined to see if the cause of the damage is due to historical mining in the area. We have also installed monitoring equipment at the properties to provide reassurance to the residents. We would like to thank local residents for their patience and understanding whilst the drilling rig was being delivered. Our Public Safety and Subsidence Team respond to hundreds of similar incidents every year. If you suspect a mining hazard, please contact our 24/7/365 Hazard Line on 0800 288 4242.

⚠️ Final update at 1:20pm People travelling close to the A256, near the Felderland Lane junction, Eastry, are no longer being advised to avoid the area. The bus involved in the fire has been loaded onto a recovery vehicle and the road is now open. Please share this information with any loved ones who may not have access to the internet. Thank you. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ⚠️ Update at 12pm If you are travelling or planning to travel on the A256, near the Felderland Lane junction #Eastry, we are still advising you to avoid the area and find an alternative route if possible. There is a lot of congestion following a bus fire. Crews were called at 8.54am this morning. Four fire engines attended and crews, wearing breathing apparatus, used main jets to extinguish the flames. There were no reported injuries, and the cause is not yet known. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ⚠️ Initial Update People travelling or planning to travel in Eastry on the A256, near the Felderland Lane junction, are advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route if possible, due to firefighters extinguishing a bus that has caught alight. Three fire engines are in attendance, and it’s confirmed that all passengers are out of the vehicle. Please share this information with any loved ones who may not have access to the internet.

Crackdown on Tunbridge Wells shop thieves sees almost 60 charges in one month: https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/crackdown-on-tunbridge-wells-shop-thieves-sees-almost-60-charges-in-one-month/

Following recent flooding, #TeamEA have been working through the week to protect communities across the country. 1 - Operating the Didsbury Flood Storage Basin in Manchester. 2 - Clearing debris from flood screens in Anglia 3 - Deploying demountable defences in Northwich 4 - Pumping flood water at Ratcliffe on Soar Flood alerts remain active in some places. Keep yourself safe, check your flood risk: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/

#ScamAlert ⚠️ Doorstep Criminals active in Ashford, Hythe and Dartford targeting residents They are targeting homes offering roofing repairs and jet washing of driveways. Multiple residents have paid for the work to be carried out but it has not been completed, and for some the traders are demanding more money. 🔴 Doorstep criminals, often referred to as rogue traders, cowboy builders or building and gardening scammers, make unsolicited visits to homes, offering seemingly attractive deals to persuade homeowners to agree to various services. However, accepting their offers typically results in paying exorbitant prices for substandard, unnecessary, and occasionally hazardous work. 🚨 Learnt how to protect yourself from doorstep criminals: https://loom.ly/NZXpcBc ✅ Always get three quotes and use a safe, local trader that's been vetted by Kent Trading Standards: https://loom.ly/ePwEHxY ☎️ Look out for others, report to Kent Police on 101. You can also report it to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You'll stay 100% anonymous, always.

Following yesterday's heavy rain, #flooding continues in some parts of the country today (7 January). Please stay safe and avoid walking or driving through flood water - it can contain hidden hazards. Sign up for flood alerts: https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings