89 m. ago Tragedy as person dies in Scots city centre car park as forensics lock down scene

A PERSON has died after being found unwell in an Edinburgh car park. Mercy crews rushed to the Viewcraig Gardens area of the capital this morning. Police received a report around 7.15am regarding a concern for a person. But tragically, they could not be saved and they later passed away. This morning, cops cordoned off...

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3 h. ago Baby threatened with broken glass during city centre carjacking

A man held a piece of broken glass against the babies head, according to police

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6 h. ago New pictures show wreckage after section of Manchester city centre building collapses

Onlookers described a 'strong earthquake like feeling'

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6 h. ago A cloak, some monsters and a bicycle: Marguerite O’Molloy’s best phone picture

A spooky scene in a Dublin shopfront – and a chance reflection – make for a surprising and unsettling shotCostume is a small boutique in Dublin’s city centre, usually fronted with elegant window displays of beautifully dressed mannequins. Last October, however, Marguerite O’Molloy was passing on her way for a manicure and found something startlingly different.“The shop is on Castle Market, a pedestrian shopping area,” O’Molloy says. “It’s a really lively, cool area and a regular haunt of mine; I actually met my husband in the famous Grogan’s Castle Lounge pub on the opposite corner. That afternoon, I didn’t expect to see this Halloween-themed display. I thought it was hilarious.” Continue reading...

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22 h. ago 'No risk' to public despite building collapse, says developer

Alberton House off Bridge Street was being demolished but part of it collapsed this afternoon, with scaffolding crashing into the River Irwell

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23 h. ago 17 Inflatable monsters have taken over Manchester city centre

Halloween in the City 2025 includes a monster trail, monster party procession and more free family activities for half term

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23 h. ago Drone pictures show dramatic collapse of part of city centre building

The building, Alberton House off Bridge Street, collapsed with scaffolding sent crashing into the River Irwell

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24 h. ago Building collapses in centre of Manchester as hundreds evacuated

Locals described a ‘strong earthquake like feeling’ on Friday afternoon

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24 h. ago Collapsed building was earmarked for stunning new city centre landmark

The new building featuring a rooftop pool and 'wellness centre' was supposed to be completed this year

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25 h. ago Collapsed scaffolding in city centre leads to business being evacuated and '500 people' sent home

Alberton House, near Bridge Street, is being demolished to make way for a new development.

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25 h. ago 'We thought it was an earthquake': Drama as part of Manchester city centre building collapses during demolition work as debris flung into River Irwell

The building, Alberton House off Bridge Street, is understood to have been scheduled for demolition but part of it collapsed this afternoon, with scaffolding crashing into the River Irwell

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26 h. ago Huge building collapses in UK city centre as 500 evacuated in what felt 'like an earthquake'

The collapsed building is believed to be Albert House just off Bridge Street in Manchester city centre. One witness said: 'We were shaking and we didn’t know if the building was coming down'

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26 h. ago LIVE updates as part of Manchester city centre building collapses following scaffolding failure during demolition work

Other buildings have reportedly been evacuated following a 'strong earthquake like feeling'

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34 h. ago Edinburgh city centre roads closed as two police vehicles involved in four vehicle crash

Two marked police vehicles involved in four-vehicle crash

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34 h. ago Broughton Street crash: Edinburgh city centre roads closed as police vehicles involved in four vehicle crash

Two marked police vehicles involved in four-vehicle crash

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49 h. ago Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 full list of traders at every location

There will be 247 stalls spread out across 10 city centre locations including Albert Square at this year's Christmas Markets

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54 h. ago Queues of people snake around shopping centre in manic scenes as new Sephora store opens in city centre

The number of people queuing is thought to have reached around 800 as the beauty giant officially opens in the capital

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58 h. ago Gorilla bar worker, 20, found dead in city centre flat pictured for first time

Kadey Anglin, 20, who worked who worked at Gorilla bar in Manchester was found dead at a city centre flat with police continuing to investigate the tragic death

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58 h. ago City centre tram stop CLOSED and services diverted after day of Metrolink chaos

Passengers are facing more disruption

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66 h. ago Bar worker, 20, is found dead at city centre flat: Three arrested

Kadey Anglin, 20, who worked at Gorilla in the city centre, was found unresponsive in a flat near the venue's sister site The Deaf Institute in the early hours of October 16.

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