10 minutes ago Plaistow fire: 70 firefighters tackle blaze at east London tower block as three men treated at scene

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at the fifteen-storey block on Plaistow’s Queen’s Road West

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16 minutes ago Huge fire at block of flats in East London as ten fire engines and 70 firefighters race to scene

Flames were seen coming out of an apartment at the residential block on Queens Road West in Plaistow, East London, shortly after 8am this morning - sending billows of smoke into the air.

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22 minutes ago Huge blaze as 70 firefighters rush to tackle flames and smoke billowing from block

More than 70 firefighters have been sent to the incident in east London, London Fire Brigade said, with thick smoke seen billowing up into the sky from one of the higher floors

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23 minutes ago Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace prediction, odds and betting offer

Crystal Palace will be eager to find some form as they find themselves in the relegation zone but have a tough task on Monday night facing Nottingham Forest at the City Ground

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24 minutes ago Ambulances 'drop and go' scheme in London is working very well, says health minister despite warnings of risks

But a senior A&E doctor has raised concerns about the controversial system

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28 minutes ago Erol Bulut offered new job in management just weeks after leaving Cardiff City

The former Bluebirds boss has been offered a new opportunity

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37 minutes ago Forgotten Man City man makes first appearance in 455 days after injury hell

Kayky joined Manchester City three years ago but has only made three appearances for the Premier League champions having spent more than a year ruled out through injury

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37 minutes ago Flames and smoke billow from tower block as 70 firefighters battle blaze

A massive blaze at a residential block in Plaistow, east London, is now being tackled by 70 firefighters and ten fire engines with thick smoke pictured rising into the sky

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43 minutes ago Chinese banks cut lending rates in latest bid to boost growth; gold hits fresh record high – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIn the UK property market, more houses are available for sale this autumn, but there’s little movement on price.Rightmove has reported this morning that the number of sales being agreed has risen by 29% this month, year-on-year, in “a strong rebound from the weaker market a year ago”.“Sales activity has not only bounced back from the low of last year but has continued an upward trajectory.There is also a healthy level of underlying buyer demand as people continue to plan their next move.” Continue reading...

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44 minutes ago 'Inspirational' mum transforms after giving up goal to be 'extremely lean'

Shannon Collins, known as thegymnurse on Instagram, has shared her health and fitness journey with her loyal followers, and she says she's unlike a lot of people

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