15 h. ago Moment earthquake hits North West heard on doorbell camera footage

"At first I thought something had exploded"

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15 h. ago Could a major earthquake ever hit the UK? What to know after 3.3

Between 200 and 300 earthquakes are detected in the UK each year

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16 h. ago UK earthquake map shows hundreds of places rocked as full scale of tremor emerges

An earthquake has hit the UK, with towns and cities across the country shaking due to the magnitude 3.4 tremor

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17 h. ago Root finally makes century in Australia and late burst gives England edge after Starc salvo

Second Test, day one: England 325-9Starc takes six but Root and Archer add 61 for final wicketIt was one of the most intense opening days to a Test match in recent memory. The Gabba was like a cauldron, the air as thick as soup, and with the pink ball zipping around for Mitchell Starc as he continued his bulldozing start to the series, the pressure on England felt relentless.And yet at 8.38pm local time this all melted away as Joe Root tickled Scott Boland for four to seal his 40th Test century and – far more notably – his first on Australian soil. Root insisted this tour was never about addressing the gap in his otherwise stellar CV but, even for the most self-effacing of masters, the sense of relief out in the middle was palpable. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer boost England with late blitz after Starc’s pink

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

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21 h. ago Police release statement after earthquake hits North West as 'loud explosion' heard

The British Geological Survey has confirmed a 3.3-magnitude earthquake hit Lancashire near Carnforth at 11.23pm on Wednesday night (December 3) with residents reporting a loud blast

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21 h. ago Lancashire earthquake: Police issue statement as towns hit and 'explosion heard'

An earthquake of 3.3 magnitude has hit the North West of England, The British Geological Survey has confirmed

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21 h. ago Earthquake hits England late at night with thousands woken up by 3.3

The tremor struck shortly after 11.23 pm and was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District, including the towns of Kendal and Ulverston, within 12 miles of the epicentre.

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21 h. ago Police issue statement after earthquake hits North West with 'loud explosion' heard

"Our whole street were out discussing it"

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22 h. ago England earthquake of 3.3 magnitude rattles Lancashire and Lake District

Residents report homes shaking from 3.3-magnitude quake that British Geological Survey says was centred just off the coast of Silverdale, LancashireA 3.3-magnitude earthquake shook homes in north-west England late on Wednesday, the British Geological Survey (BGS) reported.The quake struck shortly after 11.23pm and was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District, including the towns of Kendal and Ulverston, within 12 miles of the epicentre. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Ashes 2025 live: Australia to make late Pat Cummins call as England head to the ‘Gabbatoir’

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

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37 h. ago Ashes 2025 live: Australia make late call on captain Pat Cummins as England face Brisbane test

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

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44 h. ago Last chance for £9 Europe hotel rooms in Booking.com Black Friday blowout

Booking.com has slashed the price of thousands of hotel stays to as little as £9 a night in a last-chance Black Friday extension ending today. Here are the best deals still available.

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55 h. ago Bournemouth 0 Everton 1: Jack Grealish scores winner as Cherries’ winless run goes on

Jack Grealish ended Everton’s horror record against Bournemouth with a sublime late winner on the south coast. The England star fired in a 78th minute belter which deflected off Bafode Diakite past his goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic.   And the victory certainly cheered up Toffees boss David Moyes after watching Saturday’s humiliating 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle....

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3 d. ago UK hit by major earthquake as five in seven days strike across country

This comes after a clear increase in seismic activity across parts of Scotland in recent weeks, as the British Geological Survey (BGS) said the communities most likely to have noticed anything unusual were Killin and Callander

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1 week ago England survive late Argentina scare as Max Ojomoh underlines new

England 27-23 Argentina: Steve Borthwick’s side were almost pipped at the last but held on to extend their unbeaten run

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1 week ago The Ashes day two LIVE: Travis Head turns the tide as Australia surge towards first Test victory after England's late rally

Nineteen wickets fell on a rollercoaster opening day of the first Ashes Test, with Australia going from the penthouse to the outhouse as their batting was left in complete disarray by the tourists.

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1 week ago Chaos at major London rail station as thousands of commuters are shut out in Friday night rush hour

Thousands of commuters say they are experiencing travel 'hell' after a signalling fault brought trains to a halt and has plunged Euston station into chaos.

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1 week ago Watch moment 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Bangladesh–Ireland cricket match

This is the moment an earthquake, measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale, shakes the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, as Bangladesh took on Ireland in a Test match.

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1 week ago Beaujolais Day 2025 best pictures: The outfits, glamour, and fun as thousands party into the night in Swansea

It was glamour, glitz and gorgeous outfits for Beaujolais Day 2025 in Swansea - which has an undeniable passion for the party

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