5 h. ago Controversial plans to demolish six 'doomed' block of flats on Greater Manchester estate thrown out

The six empty blocks have long been earmarked for the wrecking ball

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49 h. ago New York explosion as 'gas blast causes Bronx flat block to crack open

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49 h. ago Bronx explosion LIVE: Huge 'gas blast' causes enormous crack in block of flats

Emergency services are at the scene of a large block of flats in the Bronx, New York City, where part of the building has collapsed due to a massive gas explosion this morning

Society

50 h. ago UK fracking ban to be brought forward as Labour counters Reform promise

Ed Miliband announces government will speed up plans to ban controversial practice supported by Nigel FarageEd Miliband has announced that the government is to speed up its plans to permanently ban fracking in the UK, in order to counter the Reform party’s promises to bring back the controversial practice.The energy secretary said he would put forward legislation as part of the North Sea transition plan which is to be published this autumn. This means that in order to allow fracking, a future government would have to repeal the legislation with a parliamentary vote. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago 'Donald Trump's claims of bringing peace to Middle East are obviously ridiculous'

Donald Trump has outlined an ambitious, if not controversial, plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians - though it is unclear whether the deal will be accepted

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67 h. ago Mother pregnant with twins, two young boys and their father are killed in a Russian drone strike on block of flats

A Ukrainian mother who was pregnant with twins has died after her village was struck by an overnight Russian drone attack.   

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4 d. ago Man in hospital after balaclava attacker leaves him with 'lacerations' on Scots street

A 41-year-old man has been seriously assaulted and left with lacerations at a block of flats in Bonhill.

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5 d. ago Injured man, 41, rushed to hospital after being slashed by balaclava

A MAN was rushed to hospital after being slashed by a masked thug at a Scots tower block. The horrifying incident unfolded at a block of flats on Main Street in Bonhill, Alexandria, at around 9.15pm last night. The 41-year-old victim was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where he was treated for...

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer says Nigel Farage's migrant plan would 'tear UK apart'

The Prime Minister tore into Reform UK’s controversial plans to end indefinite leave to remain, describing them as “one of the most shocking things” Mr Farage had come up with

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6 d. ago My downstairs neighbour replaced their ceiling and the soundproofing's gone

All the flats in my block are leasehold and built in 1978. Noise from downstairs is now a nightmare after they replaced their ceiling. What can I do?

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6 d. ago Manchester United's new stadium plans change as ‘controversial feature scrapped'

The controversial canopy caused a storm when plans were revealed by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and architect Sir Norman Foster for a new stadium to replace the club's iconic Old Trafford home

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6 d. ago Man Utd ‘draw up plans for new Old Trafford with controversial feature that split fans REMOVED’

MANCHESTER UNITED appear to be ditching the controversial canopy from their new Old Trafford stadium plans — after huge land-buying problems left the club stuck. The giant “umbrella” roof, which caused a storm when it was revealed in March, looks set to be scrapped, according to a report on the Athletic. The canopy, designed by...

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7 d. ago Child among three taken to hospital after fire at block of flats in south east London

Child among three taken to hospital after fire at block of flats in south east London  This Is Local London

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1 week ago Three children taken to hospital after fire tears through three

Three children taken to hospital after fire tears through three-storey block of flats in Enfield  Sky News

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1 week ago Fire rips through north London flat block as three children rushed to hospital

70 firefighters tackle blaze in Enfield which left at least three children needing hospital treatment

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1 week ago Fire rips through north London flat block as three people rushed to hospital

70 firefighters tackle blaze in Enfield which left at least three needing hospital treatment

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1 week ago Huge blaze erupts at London block of flats leaving 3 children hospitalised as 70 firefighters scrambled in early hours

Huge blaze erupts at London block of flats leaving 3 children hospitalised as 70 firefighters scrambled in early hours  The Sun

Events

1 week ago 'Deprived estate' in the shadow of iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks escapes demolition, but for how long?

A successful legal challenge has seen the latest demolition plans put on hold

Politics

1 week ago Fury over plan for 'appalling' newbuild homes in 'beautiful' Sussex village as residents say 'we don't want more people here'

The controversial plans involve demolishing a historic hall and vicarage to make room for the new properties in Robertsbridge, east Sussex.

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2 w. ago Historic estate famed for magical Christmas events announces 'enchanted garden' and markets

It will feature light trails, enchanted fairies and woodland creatures, as well as the return of the popular Christmas Market

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