32 h. ago First Iron Age broch to be built in 2,000 years aims to become 'must

The project is teaming up with the Flow Country UNESCO World Heritage Site to transform Caithness’ tourism offering

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59 h. ago Family theme park that once attracted thousands was left to rot after going out of fashion

Families from all over the UK flocked to Dobwalls in Cornwall in the 70s, 80, 90s and early 2000s, but what happened to the Liskeard attraction that was once a famous tourist destination?

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3 d. ago Firefighter arrested by border agents while tackling blaze was on track for legal status, lawyer says

Two firefighters were arrested this week while battling the Bear Gulch Fire in Washington state

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3 d. ago Massive fire engulfs Glasgow building as firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters raced to the Ruchill Park area of the city at around 8.10pm last night after an alarm was raised.

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3 d. 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

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3 d. ago Lawyers demand Border Patrol release firefighter arrested while battling Washington wildfire

Lawyers are demanding the release of a longtime Oregon resident arrested by Border Patrol while fighting a Washington state wildfire

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4 d. ago Two firefighters battling Washington state’s biggest wildfire arrested by Border Patrol agents

The men were picked up Wednesday as they battled the Bear Gulch fire on the Olympic Peninsula

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6 d. ago Firefighters battle huge mountain fire near Welsh resort town for second day

Fire crews have worked to battle the blaze near Llandudno throughout the night and are expected to remain at the scene today

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6 d. ago Skincare expert debunks influencers' favourite 'natural' beauty treatments to get on holiday

Certain tourist attractions in countries like Iceland, Greece and Indonesia have gone viral as influencers flock to various natural beauty treatments - but a skincare expert has issued a warning.

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6 d. ago Firefighter dies after cardiac emergency while battling Montana wildfire

A firefighter has died after suffering a cardiac emergency while battling a blaze in southwestern Montana

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7 d. ago Oregon wildfire begins stabilizing as California blaze threatens vineyards

Rain helped cool Flat fire that destroyed homes in Oregon, while the Pickett fire has charred 10 sq miles of Napa countyA wildfire that destroyed four homes in central Oregon has started to stabilize, while a blaze in northern California wine country has so far spared some of the state’s most famous vineyards.Moisture helped the 1,200 firefighters battling Oregon’s Flat fire, but more work needed to be done, authorities said. Dry, hot weather had fueled a rapid expansion of the blaze across rugged terrain in Deschutes and Jefferson counties since the fire began late on Thursday. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Investigation launched after huge blaze at Stirling chipboard factory

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent seven fire engines to the West Fraser site, in Station Road, Cowie, shortly before 10pm on Sunday evening.

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7 d. ago Wildfires in California and Oregon destroy homes and prompt thousands of evacuations

Pickett fire chars Napa wine country while predicted thunderstorms add to danger of Oregon’s Flat fireWildfires raging in northern California wine country and central Oregon have destroyed multiple homes and threatened thousands more as hot, dry weather created challenges for firefighters battles the blazes.Ten structures – including four homes – have been destroyed in Oregon’s Deschutes County as of Monday, where a wildfire dubbed the Flat fire continues to burn. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Fire spreads along row of homes in huge blaze in north London

Fire spreads along row of homes in huge blaze in north London  Metro.co.uk

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8 d. ago Thousands under evacuation orders in California and Oregon as wildfires burn

Pickett fire chars Napa wine country while predicted thunderstorms add to danger of Oregon’s Flat fireThousands of homes in northern California wine country and central Oregon were under evacuation orders as firefighting crews battled wildfires in dry, hot weather.The Pickett fire, which had charred more than 6,800 acres of Napa county, was just 13% contained by Monday morning, according to the California department of forestry & fire protection, or Cal Fire. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Jet2 announces major policy change that will save families hundreds

Holidaying for families is set to become more affordable with Jet2, as the airline has announced a major policy change, which will save hundreds.

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8 d. ago Huge blaze breaks out at Scots chipboard factory as locals told to avoid the area

Fire crews raced to the West Fraser site, in Station Road, in Cowie, on Sunday evening as a large "well developed" fire took hold.

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8 d. ago Travelling to Switzerland with kids? The Grandhotel Giessbach saves you money by sitting on top of TWO key tourist attractions

This family friendly hotel in Brienz has it all. Come for the Wes Anderson-style decor, and stay for the majestic Giessbach waterfall which thunders just steps away from the front door.

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8 d. ago Wildfires in California and Oregon grow, prompting evacuations and warnings

Firefighters battle blazes amid dry, hot weather as fires in Napa county and Deschutes and Jefferson counties spreadWildfires in California wine country and central Oregon grew overnight, prompting hundreds of evacuations as firefighters worked on Sunday to try to contain the blazes amid dry, hot weather.The Pickett Fire in Napa county had grown to more than 10 sq miles (26 sq km) and was 11% contained as of early Sunday, according to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Huge blaze at Scots recycling centre as 20 firefighters battle flames

Smoke is filtering across the city as firefighters work to bring it under control.

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