2 hours ago Huge fire at London tower block as '70 firefighters battle blaze' at flats

Ten fire engines have been sent to the incident on Queens Road West in Plaistow, east London, the London Fire Brigade said.

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2 hours 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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2 hours 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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2 hours 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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The rapper is an ‘indie grunge boy’ at heart who belts out Nirvana at karaoke. But why does he blame his nan for his early taste in music?The first song I fell in love withIncredible by M-Beat featuring General Levy. I grew up on a housing estate in Clapton. East London was notorious for its jungle scene. The older kids would go raving and come back on a Saturday morning, pulling faces.The first single I bought I hate telling this story. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini by Timmy Mallett [as Bombalurina], from Woolworths in Hackney. I grew up with my grandmother and she made me listen to Jason Donovan, Kylie Minogue and Engelbert Humperdinck. So I blame my nan, because it was her money. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Moment tower block crumbles to the ground as explosions ring out in Beirut after Israel warns of imminent strikes on Hezbollah

Shocking footage shows the building become illuminated by a bright light before a loud bang is heard and the block shatters to the ground, while residents shout out in horror.

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