20 h. ago Blackburn fire: Explosions heard as blaze rages through industrial estate in large town

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has warned people to shut windows and doors as a fire at a building on Sett End Road West, Blackburn, which is near a hospital

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30 h. ago Warning to close doors and windows in Blackwood as fire breaks out

People are advised to avoid the area as emergency services are at the scene

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49 h. ago Dylan Richardson to Edinburgh update as key obstacle identified

Sean Everitt confirms interest in six-times capped Scotland hooker

Politics

64 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby reaction: Motivation warning fired to Lions but Sean Everitt makes tests concession

Revenge will be in the air for Challenge Cup clash

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64 h. ago Dragons thumped again as Edinburgh make light work of Welsh side

The Dragons remain rooted to the bottom of the URC table after another defeat - this time 38-5 in the Scottish capital

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3 d. ago Edinburgh Rugby's vital win inspired by classy Darcy Graham but Duhan van der Merwe picks up injury

Edinburgh’s URC play-off push gets boost but concern over two injuries

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3 d. ago 'You have Mrs Hinch to thank for this stupidity' says woman amid washing basket fire service warning

Householders have questioned whether such advice is necessary

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4 d. ago Maddeningly inconsistent Edinburgh 'mentally weak' claims refuted

Six Scotland internationals return for game against URC’s bottom team

Politics

4 d. ago Wildfires rage on in North and South Carolina as more firefighters arrive

Hundreds of people asked to leave their homes amid states of emergency and out-of-state responders battling blazesWildfires continued to rage in North and South Carolina on Thursday, leading to states of emergency and evacuations as firefighters deployed from other parts of the US to help bring the blazes under control.In North Carolina, progress was being made in containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the mountains, but officials warned that fire danger remained from dry and windy conditions. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Homeowners warned as surge in fires linked to vapes may not be covered by insurers

Vape batteries have been found to have caused house fires and insurers may not pay out

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4 d. ago Shoppers warned popular treat could catch fire in toaster this Easter

Millions of hot cross buns are sold in the UK every year, but some brands have warned consumers that their products could be a fire hazard if they're not heated in the correct way

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6 d. ago Scotland stars heavily linked with Edinburgh Rugby exits as French clubs circle once more

Top 14 sides keen to land capital duo for next season

Politics

6 d. ago Two Scotland stars heavily linked with Edinburgh Rugby exits as French clubs circle once more

Top 14 sides keen to land capital duo for next season

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8 d. ago Hammersmith and Fulham Council under fire as own report warns road changes put cyclists at risk

Hammersmith and Fulham under fire over road changes that its own reports say endanger cyclists.

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8 d. ago Edinburgh Rugby continue to vex their fans after latest twist

Capital slide out of play-off places and in need of strong run

Sport

8 d. ago Warning after police and firefighters respond to hoax calls made by children

Officers and firefighters were called out 'on a number of occasions'

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9 d. ago UK is 'on fire' as weather experts issue ominous warning despite rain deluge

Despite the recent wet weather, March has been exceptionally dry and has seen UK fires becoming more likely on open moorland and grassland which has become tinder-dry

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9 d. ago Altrincham fire warning issued as residents told to 'keep doors and windows shut'

A number of cars have caught fire at a scrap yard near Altrincham Retail Park

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9 d. ago Heathrow airport live: More flight delays expected as airlines warn fire will cause ‘huge impact’ for days

Heathrow Airport is back in business after a fire at a London electricity substation

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9 d. ago Heathrow airport live: British Airways warns of ‘huge’ impact into weekend despite flights resuming after fire

The London airport said it hopes to run a ‘full operation’ on Saturday after flights resumed on Friday evening

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