5 h. ago Huge blaze erupts in Scots town as residents asked to keep windows closed

It is understood this is the third fire at the location this year.

Politics

10 h. ago Dundee fire: Woman taken to hospital and residents evacuated as firefighters battle blaze at high

Emergency services are on the scene.

Events

41 h. ago Sheriffhall Roundabout: Morning rush hour delays as major Edinburgh roundabout partially blocked

Drivers are experiencing delays.

Politics

42 h. ago M23 closure LIVE: Major UK motorway shut as incident causes rush hour chaos

Surrey Police have closed the M23 in both directions from its junctions with the M25 and Gatwick Airport this morning causing severe delays for motorists due to an incident

Events

1 week ago Major motorway is shut down as car bursts into flames to spark huge delays as emergency crews rush to scene

The vehicle caught fire on the southbound carriageway as two crews from the West Midlands Fire Service scrambled to the scene just after 10am

Transport

1 week ago Glasgow fire: Residents warned about smoke as huge blaze breaks out at building

Residents, including students, on Benview Street in Glasgow's Ruchill area have been warned about smoke following a blaze at a building, tackled by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Events

2 w. ago M25 closure LIVE: Major UK motorway rush hour chaos as fire rips through lorry

Highways England has called for patience after a vehicle caught fire on the M25 between junctions J27 and J25, causing congestion that could set drivers back 90 minutes

Events

2 w. ago Fire crews battle mountain fire as residents told to shut doors and windows in separate grass blaze

Much of the ground is tinder dry after hot spells and scant rain

Events

2 w. ago Rylan Clark says 'means the world' as he's reunited with Rob Rinder in major boost

The presenter was seen alongside Rob Rinder as they were given a major boost, months after their last rush of support

Politics

2 w. ago M25 traffic LIVE: Gatwick rush hour chaos on major UK motorway over 'people in road'

Commuters are facing long delays on the M25 this morning in a police-led incident due to "people in the road" which is affecting motorists heading along the motorway in Surrey, near Junction 6

Events

3 w. ago LIVE Rush hour misery as 'major' Greater Manchester disruption sparks train cancellations

Many trains are cancelled just before rush hour because of a signalling breakdown

Politics

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire fire: Police say car blaze on residential street being treated as ‘suspicious’

There were no injuries reported.

Events

3 w. ago Westminster Bridge closed: Major landmark shut during rush hour over 'police incident'

The major bridge, which connects the Thames from outside the Houses of Parliament, has been closed this morning during the busiest time for city centre commuters

Events

3 w. ago Firefighters from seven stations rush to major blaze as residents evacuated

Firefighters from seven different stations have been scrambled to the scene of a building fire in the early hours of this morning.

Events

3 w. ago Clacton fire: Residents evacuated as firefighters tackle major blaze in Essex

Residents in Clacton, Essex have been evacuated and locals have been advised to keep all windows and doors shut due to a large amount lot of smoke coming from a nearby building fire

Events

4 w. ago Chemical explosion at major hospital sparks mass evacuation: Engineer 'accidentally mixed up chlorine and sulphuric acid' in basement

Firefighters rushed to St Guy's and Thomas' Hospital in central London this morning after the London Fire Brigade received a call at 8.49am.

Science

4 w. ago Mass evacuation after chemical incident at major London hospital: Firefighters rush to scene as 150 patients and medical staff told to leave

Around 150 people have been evacuated from the basement and ground floor levels of Guy's Hospital in Southwark, southeast London, by firefighters and hospital staff.

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