4 h. ago Grade II listed seafront hotel that once hosted Oscar Wilde is now on the edge of COLLAPSE after nearly £2million of damage caused by 2023 inferno

The inferno, thought to have been sparked by a discarded cigarette, ravaged the historic Royal Albion Hotel which is directly opposite Brighton 's iconic Pier.

Economics

30 h. ago Cyclone Garance hits French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, residents urged to stay indoors

Tropical Cyclone Garance hit the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, bringing heavy rain and winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph) that caused floods and damage to buildings

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49 h. ago Woman admits to causing £5k damage to her ex's motor — only it wasn't his car

Police in Florida say that Evelina Fabianski, 18, and a 16-year-old girl caused £4,000 worth of damage to the car because she claimed her ex-boyfriend owed her money

Economics

3 d. ago Sacha Lord warns that seven in ten pubs now financially unviable with 'urgent intervention' required

'I fear we’re causing the industry irreversible damage'

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5 d. ago Study suggests vaping could be more harmful to health than cigarettes

The long-term health damage caused by vaping may be worse than smoking, according to a world first study, with users at risk of dementia, heart disease and organ failure

Science

5 d. ago 'Snorting cocaine made my nose collapse': Warning as woman reveals harrowing images of the damage drug caused

Kelly Kozyra, 38, from Chicago , Illinois , US, was left with a gaping hole in her face after she became addicted to the party drug following a night out with her friends in 2017.

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6 d. ago This bijou apartment in a Grade II listed Georgian building in London proves small scale homes can be hugely elegant

This bijou apartment in a Grade II listed Georgian building in London proves small scale homes can be hugely elegant  Homes & Gardens

Society

7 d. ago Daisy May Cooper is embroiled in bitter £30,000 row with her landlady after painting her Farrow and Ball walls in Grade II

Rebecca Ferry, 46, who owns the seven-bedroom Gloucestershire home, claims Daisy May Cooper has painted a room in her Grade II-listed mansion an 'awful' shade of blue.

Economics

7 d. ago Salvage Hunter Drew Pritchard forced to sell off his most valuable antiques

Drew Pritchard has been battling to restore a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse in Bath, Somerset, but was forced to sell off his most valuable antiques to fund the project

Politics

8 d. ago Brits have claimed £31m for flood damages between 2020 and 2024

The cost of damages caused by flooding has increased by 218% over 5 years, with UK residents claiming almost £31m in total over the period.

Events

9 d. ago NASA issues update on chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth

Scientists say it could cause 'severe blast damage'

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9 d. ago The cannabis farm scandal: how a rogue lettings agency destroyed countless homes

Imperial Property Group said it rented homes to NHS staff. In fact, they were torn apart to create drug factories, causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage. Why has the culprit not been brought to justice?When Hajaj Hajaj decided to rent out his house in south London in the summer of 2020, his daughter, Kinda Jackson, urged him to use a reputable lettings agent for peace of mind. Her father had enough on his plate. Hajaj, a 79-year-old retired garage owner, is the primary carer for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The income from the rental property in Lewisham is effectively Hajaj’s pension, which he uses to pay for her care.So, when a manager from Imperial Property Group contacted Hajaj about his Gumtree listing, Hajaj arranged to meet them. A sharp-suited British Asian man named Shan Miah arrived in a sports car. He was in his late 20s or early 30s, charming and confident. He boasted of his business interests in Dubai. “He was doing very well for himself...

Politics

1 week ago Woman left permanently blind and in agonizing pain after common contact lens mistake

Maureen Cronin, 53, a former communications executive, was left blinded and forced to quit her job after a common mistake caused parasites to burrow into her cornea and damage her eye.

Politics

1 week ago Work to transform Grade II listed Barry Island public toilets into restaurants will begin soon

Plans to transform the old toilets has faced a number of setbacks over the years, including the Covid-19 pandemic and investigations into the building's structure

Politics

1 week ago Incredible £21m castle hits market for first time in 700 years

The historic 14th Century Grade I-listed castle is a business as well as a home

Economics

1 week ago Fire causes 'substantial damage' to property and vehicles in rural Galloway

Police are investigating the blaze near Leswalt, which they believe was a "wilful act".

Events

1 week ago 'Easily remove' moss from patio or driveways in 20 minutes with home staple

Moss can cause untold damage around the home or garden, so it's important to kill it with active ingredient products. A weed removal specialist has shared an easy hack to get rid of moss

Politics

1 week ago Air fryers 'erupting into flames' and causing up to £80,000 damage

New research finds only a fifth of people follow air fryer instructions

Economics

1 week ago Air fryers causing tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage, says insurer

Aviva is urging people to make sure they are using air fryers correctly and following manufacturers’ guidance.

Events

1 week ago Vandals cause 'distress and upset' after targeting cemetery and damaging graves

North Wales Police has launched an appeal for information after a cemetery was targeted by vandals

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