2 d. ago Second night of rioting in Ballymena leaves 17 police officers injured

Racially motivated attacks have left families in fear, say police, after unrest broke out over alleged sexual assaultA second night of rioting has left 17 police officers injured and caused damage to several homes, businesses and vehicles in Ballymena in Northern Ireland.A crowd launched a “sustained attack” on officers on Tuesday night by hurling petrol bombs, masonry and fireworks in the County Antrim town, a police spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ballymena LIVE: Cars set on fire as more riots in Northern Ireland branded 'racist thuggery'

Police came under attack as violent disorder erupted for a second night in a row in Ballymena, Northern Ireland on Tuesday, during which homes and businesses were damaged

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4 d. ago 6 plants banned in the UK and what to do if you spot them in your garden

If you notice any of your garden plants growing out of control, make sure to check that they aren't any one of these six plants which can wreck ecosystems and damage your home

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6 d. ago Pensioner dies after horror crash on Scots road as emergency crews race to scene

Emergency services raced to Blaeberryhill Road at Glenmore, in Whitburn, after the alarm was raised at around 5.55pm on Friday.

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6 d. ago Emergency workers search for survivors after aerial attack on Kharkiv kills 3

Emergency crews battled flames and searched for survivors after a massive Russian drone and missile strike hit the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday (7 June), killing at least three people.

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7 d. ago At least three killed in Russia’s ‘most powerful’ strike on Ukraine’s second city – Russia

Kharkiv mayor says a further 22 people were injured after nighttime attack involving drones, missiles and guided bombsThe large Russian drone-and-missile attack that targeted Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine on Saturday, has killed at least three people and injured 21, local Ukrainian officials said, according to the Associated Press (AP).Kharkiv’s mayor Ihor Terekhov said the attack also damaged 18 apartment buildings and 13 private homes. Citing preliminary data, he said Russia used 48 Shahed drones, two missiles and four aerial glide bombs in the attack. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago LIVE Major emergency response and air ambulance called after incident in Rochdale

Emergency crews have blocked off the junction of Milkstone Road and Drake Street

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8 d. ago LIVE Major emergency response and air ambulance called after police chase horror

Emergency crews have blocked off the junction of Milkstone Road and Drake Street

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1 week ago Doctor warns of 'highly toxic' effect of popular natural remedy

A GP is sounding the alarm over the dangers of keeping a highly toxic product in the home, warning that ingesting it could result in life-threatening organ damage.

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1 week ago Weatherwatch: How 60 species are just one cyclone away from extinction

Hurricane Dorian killed off the Bahama nuthatch and more biodiversity hotspots are at risk from extreme weatherHurricane Dorian is thought to have been one of the worst natural disasters for the Bahamas, leaving at least 70,000 people homeless and causing more than $5bn (£3.7bn) in damage in 2019. But it wasn’t just people who suffered. For one forest dwelling songbird – the Bahama nuthatch – this hurricane spelled the end.Now a new study reveals that a significant number of species that are endemic to a single island, like the Bahama nuthatch, are at increasing risk of extinction from severe tropical cyclones, with an estimated 60 species potentially one cyclone away from being wiped out. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Horror as Brit boy, 4, has 'arm sucked into pipe' while playing in Majorca swimming pool

The youngster had to be rescued by emergency crews during the terrifying incident at the Hotel Zafiro in Can Picafort, Majorca after the pool was drained when his arm got trapped

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1 week ago The Original Factory Shop to shut 10 high street stores in weeks

The Original Factory Shop - which employs around 2,000 people - has been struggling in recent years, and as part of its plans to bounce back it is shutting its loss-making stores

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1 week ago Gangland Mr Big Ross McGill under fire as thugs torch taxi owned by girlfriend's dad

George Newall’s black taxi was firebombed outside the family home leaving it extensively damaged.

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1 week ago 817 Laurel County homes damaged in May 16 storms, London mayor says

817 Laurel County homes damaged in May 16 storms, London mayor says  Lexington Herald Leader

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2 w. ago Fire crews in Greater Manchester could soon respond to medical emergencies

"It would be a major asset to the city region and its people, saving lives and improving outcomes"

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2 w. ago Body found in urgent underwater search for teenage girl who fell into reservoir

West Yorkshire emergency crews hunted for missing girl for nearly 24 hours

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2 w. ago Missing girl, 13, who fell into Baitings Dam reservoir was 'taking photos with dad'

The 13-year-old disappeared after falling into the water at Baitings Dam near Ripponden, West Yorkshire, on Wednesday - with emergency crews desperately scouring the area since

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2 w. ago Paisley resident fears fires in area will end up with "someone being killed"

Emergency crews locked down several streets in the town as the blaze ripped through the old care Speirsfield House care home on Tuesday evening.

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2 w. ago EasyJet flight in emergency landing after stag do 'vape and abuse cabin crew'

The easyJet flight was heading from London Gatwick to Marrakesh when it was forced to land in Portugal and six members of a stag do were marched off the plane by police.

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2 w. ago Girl 'falls into water' at Baitings Dam with huge search and rescue mission underway

Emergency crews were called to assist the search at Baitings Dam reservoir

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