Dartford Crossing: Your Guide to Paying the Toll

David Lawrence Lipsey, Baron Lipsey (1948-2025) was a British journalist and Labour Party politician. He was awarded a Special Orwell Prize in 1997 for his work as 'Bagehot' in The Economist. Lipsey was made a Life peer as Baron Lipsey of Tooting Bec in London in 1999. He served as chair of the British Greyhound Racing Board from 2004 to 2009. He was also a fan of harness racing.

Shubman Gill is a prolific batsman who excelled in both ODI and IPL cricket. He was the second-highest run scorer in the recent ODI series, following Virat Kohli. In the IPL, he has consistently been Kolkata Knight Riders' top scorer for several seasons. His outstanding performance in the 2023 season saw him amass 890 runs, securing the Orange Cap and making him the second highest run scorer in a single IPL season.

Mirra Andreeva began playing tennis at age six. She made her WTA Tour main-draw debut at the Jasmin Open in 2022 after receiving a wildcard. At the US Open that year, she won her first-round match before losing to eventual champion Coco Gauff. Andreeva is the younger sister of fellow professional tennis player Erika Andreeva. She has won three singles titles (Indian Wells, Dubai; Iasi) and two doubles titles (Miami with Shnaider, Brisbane with Shnaider). She also won a silver medal in women's doubles at the Paris Olympics with Diana Shnaider. In 2024, she reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at Roland Garros, defeating World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals. She made her Top 20 debut on October 8, 2024, finishing the year ranked World No. 16.

Dan Evans started his junior career winning the World Junior Tennis competition in 2004. He reached the singles quarterfinals and doubles final at the Nottinghill junior tournament in 2008. Evans has been described as "the bad boy of British tennis" and "the most egregious wasted talent in British tennis". He is dating his girlfriend Aleah, who often cheers him on at matches, including Wimbledon. They reside together in Cheltenham. Evans is close friends with fellow British tennis star Andy Murray.

Elena Rybakina began playing on the ITF Women's Circuit in December 2014 at age fifteen. She has won nine singles titles including Wimbledon in 2022 and Indian Wells and Rome in 2023. Rybakina also reached the final of the Australian Open in 2023, her second Grand Slam final, and made her Top-10 debut following the tournament. She qualified for her first WTA Finals in 2022, going 1-2 in the group stage.

Grigor Dimitrov is a Bulgarian professional tennis player born on May 16, 1991. He has notable wins against players like Ryan Sweeting and Juan Ignacio Chela at the Stockholm Open. At the French Open, he faced challenges, losing to Richard Gasquet despite initially having a strong lead due to a lengthy rally that impacted his performance. Dimitrov also defeated Denis Istomin in the first round but lost to Julien Benneteau in the second round.

Alma Pak International LLC is recalling 12,000 pounds of organic blueberries due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected blueberries were shipped to a single customer in North Carolina and have lot numbers 13325 G1060 and 13325 G1096. Listeria infection can cause serious illness, particularly in newborns, adults over 65, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, neck stiffness, confusion, loss of coordination, and seizures. This is not the company’s first recall; previous incidents have involved other frozen berry products due to contamination concerns. The FDA has escalated the recall to its highest risk level. Consumers are urged to check their packaging and follow FDA guidance for safety precautions.

You must pay the Dart Charge if you use the Dartford Crossing between 6 am and 10 pm, including weekends and bank holidays. Set up a Dart Charge account and add a payment card to it. Payment will automatically be taken when you cross. If you're disabled and get free UK vehicle tax because of a disability, you don't need to pay the charge. Apply for the local resident discount by setting up an account and paying for crossings in advance. You might get fined if you don't pay the Dart Charge on time. The deadline is midnight the day after you cross.

Multiple wildfires started in Greece in July 2023 following a series of heatwaves and wildfires across Europe. Three major fires broke out in Attica on July 17th in Kalyvia, Loutraki, and Dervenochoria. Two more major fires ignited in Magnesia on July 26th, in Almyros and near Velestino. The widespread fires have resulted in smog across much of Greece. A volunteer firefighter died battling a blaze in the Ilia region on the Peloponnese peninsula after being injured. The towns of Varnavas and Vothonas near where the wildfires started are almost entirely surrounded by scorched land. The Athens suburb of Vrilissia was also heavily affected by the fires. Brutal heat waves have dried out the land, creating favorable conditions for the rapid spread of wildfires.

Dan Evans had a promising junior career, winning the World Junior Tennis competition in 2004 at age 14. He continued to compete successfully at junior tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals of the singles and the doubles final at the Nottinghill junior tournament in 2008. Despite his success at the junior level, Evans has faced criticism for his performance on the professional tour, being labeled "the bad boy of British tennis" and "the most egregious wasted talent in British tennis."

Diogo Costa inherited Porto's iconic number 99 shirt, previously worn by legendary goalkeeper Vítor Baía. He became Porto's first-choice goalkeeper during the 2021–22 season while Marchesín was injured. Costa played a crucial role in Porto's 2-0 victory over Sporting CP in the 2023 Taça da Liga final, keeping a clean sheet. Costa is praised for his strong game awareness and positioning, enabling him to anticipate plays effectively. He also has a son named Tomás Costa born in November 2022 with his wife Catarina Machado.

The UEFA Women's Euro is a major women's football tournament held every four years by UEFA. First held in 1984, it follows the men's European Championship. Germany has dominated the competition, winning eight out of ten tournaments. Italy hosted the tournament in 1979, but UEFA initially showed little enthusiasm for women's football. The competition gained European Championship status around 1990 as UEFA's acceptance grew.

Chelsea officially signed Pedro, but his involvement in the Club World Cup remains uncertain. Rehan Ali believes women's football players demonstrate superior tactical awareness compared to their male counterparts, highlighting this through examples. Despite this assertion, he acknowledges Xavi as the greatest manager.

The rivers of Crete include the Geropotamos River, the Koiliaris, the Anapodiaris, the Almiros, the Giofyros, the Keritis, and Megas Potamos. Crete straddles two climatic zones: the Mediterranean and the semi-arid climate, mainly falling within the former. Western Crete receives more rain and experiences more soil erosion compared to Eastern Crete. Average annual temperatures reach up to 21.6 °C in Psari Forada, located in South Crete. Crete was involved in the Mithridatic Wars, initially repelling an attack by Roman general Marcus Antonius Creticus in 71 BC.

Martin Ho, former assistant at Manchester United, is nearing an appointment as manager of Tottenham Hotspur's Women's Super League team.

Elliot Daly began playing rugby at age five with Beckenham before moving to Dorking in 2006. He joined Wasps' Elite Player Development Squad and academy before making his senior debut for England in 2016. Daly has won back-to-back Six Nations Championships in 2016 and 2017, scoring two tries during the tournament, including one against Italy.

Warnings are issued for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. These warnings are color-coded based on the impact and likelihood of weather events. 40 to 60 mm of rain is expected with over 100 mm in some mountainous areas. Wind gusts will reach 40 to 50 mph around coasts and hills, especially Friday daytime. Thunderstorms hit parts of Wales, the Midlands and southern England on Monday afternoon. A Met Office yellow weather warning for storms, which could lead to flooding in parts of England and Wales, is valid until 22:00 BST Tuesday will be warm and sunny across most of the UK, but there's a chance of more storms developing in south Wales and southern England. Large parts of the UK are in the 'extremely dry' category according to the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology's three month Drought Index.

Fury claimed victory after defeating Wilder in their second fight, stating Wilder and other boxers were "bums" compared to him. Deontay Wilder exercised his rematch clause following his loss to Fury. Rumored fights between Fury and Anthony Joshua materialized before Fury announced his retirement from boxing in January 2025. Fury's life and preparations for the Wilder rematch were documented in an ITV documentary titled "Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King."